Federal Arbitration Act: Primary federal law governing arbitration agreements and their enforcement in the United States
Interstate Commerce Act: Federal law relevant when the real estate transaction involves interstate commerce elements
State Arbitration Statutes: State-specific laws governing arbitration procedures and requirements within the particular state's jurisdiction
State Real Estate Laws: State-specific regulations governing real estate transactions and property rights
State Contract Laws: General contract law principles applicable in the state that affect the formation and enforcement of arbitration agreements
State Property Laws: Laws governing property rights, transfers, and disputes within the state
Enforceability Requirements: Legal standards that must be met for an arbitration agreement to be considered valid and enforceable under state law
Due Process Requirements: Constitutional and legal requirements ensuring fair proceedings and adequate notice to all parties
Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal principle that prevents enforcement of arbitration agreements that are unreasonably favorable to one party
Judicial Rights Waiver: Rules regarding the waiver of rights to pursue claims in court and requirements for valid waivers
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act - Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and disclosures
State Real Estate Commission Requirements: Regulatory requirements set by state real estate commissions affecting real estate transactions and disputes
Local Real Estate Board Regulations: Rules and requirements established by local real estate boards that may affect arbitration procedures
Arbitration Organization Rules: Specific procedures and requirements set by chosen arbitration organizations (such as AAA or JAMS)
Arbitrator Selection Process: Rules and procedures for selecting qualified arbitrators to handle real estate disputes
Cost Allocation Rules: Principles governing how arbitration costs and fees are to be distributed between parties
Discovery Rules: Regulations governing the exchange of information and evidence during arbitration proceedings
Appeal Rights: Rules regarding the right to appeal arbitration decisions and the limited grounds for such appeals
