Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA): Federal law requiring developers to provide detailed information about their land offerings to potential buyers, including any risks or limitations.
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 Act: Federal legislation governing environmental standards and protections that may affect land use and development.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring accessibility considerations if the vacant land is intended for commercial development.
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property ownership, transfer, and rights within the specific state jurisdiction.
State Real Estate Transaction Laws: State-specific requirements for real estate transactions, including documentation and procedural requirements.
State Environmental Regulations: State-level environmental protection requirements that may affect land use and development.
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property conditions, hazards, and other material facts that must be provided to buyers.
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for recording and filing property transactions and related documents.
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal or county regulations determining permitted land uses, building restrictions, and development requirements.
Local Land Use Restrictions: Specific local regulations governing how the land can be used and developed.
Local Building Codes: Municipal construction and development standards that must be considered for future development.
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable.
Title Requirements: Legal standards for establishing and transferring clear title to the property.
Water Rights: Legal rights and restrictions regarding water usage and access, particularly important in western states.
Mineral Rights: Legal considerations regarding ownership and access to underground minerals and resources.
Easements and Encumbrances: Legal rights or limitations affecting the property, such as access rights or restrictions.
Survey Requirements: Legal standards for property surveys and boundary determinations.
Deed Restrictions: Specific limitations or requirements attached to the property deed that affect its use or transfer.
HOA Regulations: Homeowners Association rules and restrictions that may apply to the property if it's part of a managed community.
