Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of information to potential buyers in interstate land sales, protecting buyers from fraud and unfair practices
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 Acts: Federal EPA regulations governing environmental aspects of land use, including wetlands, endangered species, and contamination
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law concerning accessibility requirements that may affect land development and use
State Property Laws: State-specific legislation governing real property ownership, transfer, and rights
State Real Estate Transaction Laws: State-specific requirements for real estate transactions, including documentation and procedures
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property conditions, hazards, and other material facts
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection rules affecting land use and development
State Zoning Laws: State-level zoning regulations determining permissible land uses and development
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for valid contracts, including real estate agreements
Municipal Zoning Ordinances: Local government regulations specifying permitted land uses, density, and development standards
Local Land Use Regulations: City or county-specific rules governing land development and use
Local Building Codes: Municipal construction and development standards affecting land improvement
Local Environmental Regulations: City or county-specific environmental protection requirements
Statute of Frauds: Legal doctrine requiring real estate contracts to be in writing to be enforceable
Property Rights and Restrictions: Legal framework governing ownership rights, limitations, and restrictions on land use
Easements and Right-of-Ways: Legal rights allowing specific uses of property by non-owners, such as utility access or passage
Mineral Rights: Legal rights regarding subsurface resources and their extraction
Water Rights: Legal framework governing water access and usage, particularly significant in Western states
Title Requirements: Legal standards for establishing and transferring clear property ownership
Survey Requirements: Legal standards for property boundary determination and documentation
Property Tax Regulations: Local and state rules governing property taxation and assessment
