Fair Housing Act: Title VIII of Civil Rights Act of 1968 - Prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act - Governs real estate settlement processes and requires disclosure of certain settlement costs
TILA: Truth in Lending Act - Requires disclosure of credit terms and costs in real estate transactions
FIRPTA: Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act - Applies to transactions where the seller is a foreign person, requiring specific tax withholding and reporting
State Real Estate Laws: State-specific legislation governing property rights, transfer requirements, disclosure requirements, and licensing requirements
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract legislation including Statute of Frauds requirements and rules for contract formation and enforcement
Local Regulations: Municipal and county-level requirements including zoning laws, property transfer requirements, and local tax regulations
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for disclosure of lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts that could affect property value
Broker Regulations: State and federal regulations governing real estate broker conduct, commissions, and responsibilities
Title Insurance Requirements: State-specific requirements for title insurance and title search procedures
Recording Requirements: State and local requirements for recording property transfers and related documents with appropriate government offices
