Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, affecting property access and modifications

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and prohibiting kickbacks and referral fees in real estate transactions

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA): Federal law ensuring equal access to credit and preventing discrimination in credit transactions related to housing

Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law regulating the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information

State Real Estate Licensing Laws: State-specific regulations governing real estate broker licensing requirements, obligations, and professional conduct

State Broker Compensation Regulations: State-level rules governing how brokers can be compensated and commission structures

State Agency Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated rules requiring disclosure of agency relationships in real estate transactions

NAR Code of Ethics: Professional standards and ethical guidelines established by the National Association of REALTORSยฎ

MLS Rules and Regulations: Guidelines governing the use and participation in Multiple Listing Services for property listings

State Consumer Protection Acts: State laws protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in real estate transactions

State Contract Law Requirements: State-specific requirements for valid contract formation and enforcement in real estate transactions

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including real estate agreements, must be in writing to be enforceable

IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal tax regulations defining the relationship between brokers and their agents as independent contractors

RESPA Anti-Kickback Provisions: Specific sections of RESPA prohibiting kickbacks and unearned fees in real estate transactions