State-Specific Real Property Laws: State-level legislation governing real property transactions, including recording requirements, statutes, and state-specific requirements for legal descriptions of property
Federal Laws: Key federal legislation including Truth in Lending Act, Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, and federal tax lien priority rules that may affect subordination agreements
Local Laws and Regulations: Municipal and county-level regulations including zoning ordinances, local recording requirements, and specific real estate regulations
Uniform Commercial Code: Particularly Article 9 regarding secured transactions and priority rules that may affect the subordination agreement
State Recording Acts: State-specific recording statutes including race, notice, and race-notice provisions that affect priority of recorded instruments
Mortgage and Lien Laws: State-specific rules governing mortgage priorities, mechanics' liens, and the hierarchy of different types of liens
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental contract law requirements including consideration, statute of frauds, and general contract formation rules applicable to subordination agreements
Title Insurance Requirements: ALTA (American Land Title Association) standards and title insurance company requirements for subordination agreements
Environmental Laws: Environmental regulations including CERCLA and state environmental requirements that may affect property rights and priorities
