Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act - Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and outlining required disclosures for property transactions
TILA: Truth in Lending Act - Federal regulation requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardized calculation of financing costs
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law protecting consumers from fraud and abuse in the sale or lease of land
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards during property sale or lease
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property rights, ownership, and transfer requirements
State Real Estate Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring real property ownership, including deed requirements and transfer taxes
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts that must be provided to buyers
State Consumer Protection Laws: State laws protecting buyers from unfair practices and fraud in real estate transactions
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for valid contracts, including essential elements and enforcement provisions
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, restrictions, and development requirements
Municipal Building Codes: Local regulations setting standards for building construction, maintenance, and safety requirements
Local Property Transfer Requirements: City or county-specific rules for property transfers, including inspections and certificates of occupancy
HOA Rules: Homeowners Association regulations affecting property use, maintenance, and transfer requirements (where applicable)
Title Requirements: Legal requirements for establishing clear title and ownership rights to the property
Recording Requirements: State and local requirements for recording property transfers and related documents with appropriate government offices
Closing Procedures: State-specific requirements for conducting real estate closings and finalizing property transfers
Escrow Requirements: State regulations governing the handling of earnest money deposits and other funds held in escrow
Real Estate Licensing Laws: State requirements for licensed professionals involved in real estate transactions
Property Inspection Requirements: State and local requirements for property inspections and related disclosures during the sale process
