Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA): Federal law requiring developers to register subdivisions and provide detailed disclosures to buyers in interstate land sales
Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law requiring lenders to provide standardized disclosures about credit terms and costs
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and prohibiting kickbacks in real estate transactions
Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law ensuring accessibility requirements in certain real estate properties and transactions
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA): Federal law requiring foreign persons to pay U.S. income tax on the gains from disposition of U.S. real estate interests
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing property rights, ownership, and transfer requirements within the state jurisdiction
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
State Real Estate Licensing Laws: State-specific regulations governing real estate agent and broker licensing and conduct
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts
State Recording Statutes: State laws governing the recording of real estate documents and establishing priority of interests
State Environmental Laws: State-specific regulations regarding environmental protection, hazards, and compliance requirements
State Homestead Laws: State laws protecting certain amount of home equity from creditors and establishing spousal rights
Statute of Frauds: Common law principle requiring real estate contracts to be in writing to be enforceable
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, development, and restrictions
HOA Rules: Homeowners Association regulations affecting property use, maintenance, and transfer requirements
Historic Preservation Requirements: Local and state regulations governing properties in historic districts or with historic designation
Building Codes: Local construction and safety standards that properties must meet
Property Tax Regulations: Local and state rules governing property tax assessment, collection, and obligations
Title Insurance Requirements: State and lender requirements for title insurance coverage and documentation
Escrow Requirements: State and local regulations governing escrow accounts and processes in real estate transactions
