Fair Housing Act: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and procedures
Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms in real estate transactions
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for properties built before 1978
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing real estate transactions and property rights
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for valid contracts including real estate agreements
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition and material facts
State Licensing Laws: Requirements for real estate professionals to operate legally within the state
State Recording Laws: Requirements and procedures for proper deed registration and recording
State Environmental Laws: State-specific requirements for environmental hazard disclosures and compliance
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations governing property use and development
Local Building Codes: Municipal requirements for building construction and maintenance standards
Local Transfer Tax Requirements: Municipal regulations regarding taxes due upon property transfer
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
HOA Regulations: Homeowners Association rules and restrictions that may affect property use and transfer
Title Insurance Requirements: State and lender requirements for title insurance coverage in real estate transactions
Escrow Requirements: State and local requirements for handling funds and documents through escrow in real estate transactions
