Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law that requires clear disclosure of lending terms and costs in real estate transactions
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and prohibiting kickbacks and referral fees
Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on protected characteristics
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring developers to provide detailed information to buyers in certain land sales
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA): Federal law imposing tax obligations on foreign persons selling U.S. real estate
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing real property rights, transfers, and obligations
State Real Estate Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring real estate ownership and recording deeds
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for documenting and recording real estate transactions
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts
State Contract Laws: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, development, and restrictions
Property Tax Laws: Federal, state, and local laws governing property tax assessment and collection
Environmental Regulations: Laws governing environmental compliance, hazards, and property use restrictions
Title Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing clear property ownership and transfer rights
Homestead Rights: State laws protecting primary residences from certain creditors and establishing spousal rights
HOA/Condominium Rules: Private governance rules affecting property use and transfer in planned communities
Title Search Requirements: Legal requirements for investigating and verifying property ownership history
Property Inspection Rules: Requirements for physical inspection and disclosure of property condition
Survey Requirements: Legal requirements for property boundary verification and documentation
Environmental Assessment Requirements: Requirements for evaluating and disclosing environmental conditions and hazards
