Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring commercial properties to be accessible to persons with disabilities, which must be considered in property condition and compliance representations
Fair Housing Act: Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status
Environmental Protection Laws: Federal laws including CERCLA and Clean Air Act that govern environmental compliance and liability for commercial properties
FIRPTA: Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act requiring tax withholding on property sales by foreign persons
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring full disclosure of information to buyers in certain real estate transactions
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing real property transactions, transfer requirements, and property rights
State Real Estate Licensing Laws: Regulations governing real estate professionals' licensing requirements and permitted activities in the transaction
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental requirements and disclosure obligations for commercial properties
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for recording real estate documents and maintaining public records
State-Specific Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory property condition and material fact disclosures required by state law
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, development, and restrictions
Building Codes: Local and state requirements for building safety, construction, and maintenance standards
Title Requirements: Legal standards for clear title transfer and title insurance requirements
Survey Requirements: Standards for property surveys and boundary determinations
Property Tax Laws: Federal, state, and local tax implications and obligations in real estate transactions
Transfer Tax Requirements: State and local taxes imposed on the transfer of real property
Due Diligence Requirements: Legal standards for property investigation and verification periods
Escrow Laws: State regulations governing escrow accounts and earnest money deposits
Commercial Tenant Rights: Laws protecting existing commercial tenants' rights during property transfer
UCC Requirements: Uniform Commercial Code provisions affecting fixtures and personal property included in the sale
Securities Laws: Federal and state securities regulations that may apply to certain commercial real estate transactions
Assignment and Assumption Rules: Legal requirements for transferring contracts, leases, and other obligations
Representation and Warranty Standards: Legal standards for seller representations and warranties in commercial real estate transactions
Default and Remedy Provisions: Legal requirements and limitations for contract default and remedy provisions
