Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA): Federal law requiring land developers to register subdivisions and provide detailed disclosures to potential buyers
Fair Housing Act: Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status
EPA Regulations: Federal environmental regulations governing land use, contamination, wetlands, and environmental protection
State Property Laws: State-specific legislation governing real estate transactions, property rights, and land use
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property conditions, hazards, and material facts that must be provided to buyers
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations determining permitted land uses, lot sizes, and development restrictions
Water Rights: Legal rights regarding access to and use of water resources, particularly important in Western states
Mineral Rights: Legal rights regarding ownership and extraction of subsurface minerals and resources
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Title Search Requirements: Legal requirements for investigating and verifying property ownership and encumbrances
Easements and Encumbrances: Legal rights or limitations affecting the property, including access rights and restrictions
Environmental Disclosures: Required disclosures about environmental hazards, contamination, flood zones, and soil conditions
Utility Access Rights: Legal considerations regarding availability and access to essential utilities (water, electricity, sewage)
Survey Requirements: Legal requirements for property surveys, boundary determinations, and plot plans
Building Codes and Restrictions: Local regulations governing construction, development, and property improvements
