Fair Housing Act: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal regulation requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardized information about costs in real estate transactions
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes, including requirements for disclosures and prohibited practices
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring developers to provide detailed information to buyers in certain land sale transactions
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property rights, ownership, and transfer of real estate
State Real Estate Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring property ownership, including deed requirements and transfer taxes
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts
State Recording Statutes: Laws governing the recording of real estate documents and determining priority of competing claims
State Title Insurance Requirements: State regulations regarding title insurance and title search requirements
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection laws affecting real estate transactions
State Contract Laws: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, development, and restrictions
Municipal Building Codes: Local regulations setting standards for building construction and maintenance
Local Property Transfer Requirements: City or county-specific rules for transferring property, including inspections and certificates
Local Tax Regulations: Municipal and county tax rules affecting property transfers and ownership
Homeowners Association Rules: Private regulations affecting property use and transfer in planned communities
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Contract Law Principles: General legal principles governing contract formation, performance, and enforcement
Property Law Principles: Fundamental legal concepts governing real property ownership and rights
Agency Law: Legal principles governing the relationship between real estate agents and their clients
Consumer Protection Laws: State and federal laws protecting buyers and sellers from unfair practices in real estate transactions
