Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring developers to register subdivisions and provide detailed disclosures to potential buyers
Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
Environmental Protection Laws: Federal EPA regulations governing land use, environmental impact, and protection of natural resources
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing real estate transactions, ownership rights, and property transfers
State Real Estate Licensing Laws: Regulations governing the licensing and conduct of real estate professionals involved in the transaction
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection requirements and land use restrictions
State Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory disclosures about property condition, hazards, and other material facts required by state law
State Recording Statutes: Laws governing the recording of real estate documents and establishing priority of interests
State Statute of Frauds: State law requiring certain contracts, including real estate contracts, to be in writing to be enforceable
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations controlling land use, development restrictions, and property classifications
Local Building Codes: Municipal regulations governing construction standards and requirements for future development
Title Laws: Laws governing property ownership, title searches, and title insurance requirements
Easement Laws: Regulations governing rights-of-way and other property access rights
Mineral Rights Laws: Regulations governing ownership and transfer of subsurface mineral rights
Water Rights Laws: Regulations governing water access, usage rights, and restrictions, particularly important in Western states
Property Tax Laws: Federal, state, and local tax regulations affecting property ownership and transfers
Survey Requirements: Legal requirements for property surveys and boundary determinations
Contract Formation Laws: Basic contract law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity of parties
