Fair Housing Act: Title VIII of Civil Rights Act of 1968 that prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act that governs real estate settlement processes and requires disclosure of certain settlement costs
TILA: Truth in Lending Act requiring disclosure of credit terms and costs in real estate transactions
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing real estate transactions, including requirements for valid contracts and recording requirements
State Real Estate Laws: State-specific regulations covering licensing requirements, disclosure requirements, and agency relationships in real estate transactions
State Contract Laws: Laws governing contract formation, including Statute of Frauds requiring written contracts for real estate, and consideration requirements
Zoning Laws: Local regulations determining how property can be used and developed within specific areas
Building Codes: Local regulations setting standards for construction, maintenance, and occupancy of buildings
Property Tax Rules: Local regulations governing how properties are taxed and assessed
Municipal Regulations: City or county-specific rules affecting property ownership and use
Title Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing and transferring clear property ownership
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state laws governing environmental aspects of property ownership and transfer
HOA Rules: Homeowners Association regulations that may affect property use and transfer, if applicable
Property Inspection Requirements: Legal requirements for property inspection and disclosure of property conditions
Financing Contingencies: Legal provisions regarding financing conditions and requirements in property purchase agreements
Due Diligence Requirements: Legal obligations for investigating and verifying property conditions and documentation before purchase
