Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms in real estate transactions
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and prohibiting kickbacks
Fair Housing Act: Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, or familial status
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring full disclosure in land sales that cross state boundaries
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA): Federal law governing tax implications for foreign persons selling U.S. real estate
State Property Laws: State-specific legislation governing property rights, transfers, and ownership
State Real Estate Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring real estate ownership
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and history
State Recording Statutes: Laws governing how property records must be documented and filed
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations controlling property use and development
Building Codes: Local and state regulations governing property construction and maintenance standards
Property Tax Regulations: Local and state rules governing property taxation and assessment
HOA Rules: Homeowners Association regulations affecting property use and transfer (if applicable)
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state laws governing environmental aspects of property transfer and use
Title Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing and transferring clear property title
Deed Requirements: Legal specifications for property deed preparation and recording
Mortgage and Financing Laws: Federal and state regulations governing real estate financing and mortgages
Property Description Requirements: Legal requirements for accurately describing the property being sold
Sale Price and Payment Terms: Legal requirements for documenting purchase price and payment arrangements
Closing Requirements: Legal specifications for completing the property transfer process
