Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized disclosures about loan terms and costs, protecting borrowers in commercial lending transactions.

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes, requiring specific disclosures related to mortgage loans and prohibiting certain practices in real estate settlements.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions, particularly relevant for security interests and commercial lending aspects of the deed of trust.

Federal Tax Lien Act: Legislation governing the priority and enforcement of federal tax liens in relation to other security interests in property.

State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing real property rights, transfers, and encumbrances within the particular state's jurisdiction.

State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for properly recording real estate documents, including format, content, and filing procedures.

State Foreclosure Laws: State-specific regulations governing the process and requirements for foreclosure proceedings and borrower rights.

State Security Interest Laws: State-specific regulations governing how security interests are created, perfected, and enforced within the state.

County Recording Requirements: Local county-specific requirements for document recording, including formatting, notarization, and filing procedures.

Local Real Estate Regulations: Municipality-specific rules governing real estate transactions and property use within local jurisdictions.

Zoning Laws: Local regulations governing property use, development, and restrictions within specific zones or areas.

Property Description Requirements: Legal requirements for accurately and sufficiently describing the property being used as security in the deed of trust.

Trustee Powers and Duties: Legal framework defining the scope of trustee authority and responsibilities in managing the deed of trust.

Default and Remedies Provisions: Legal requirements and limitations regarding default scenarios and available remedies for the lender.

Due-on-Sale Clauses: Legal provisions governing the acceleration of the loan upon transfer or sale of the property.

Assignment Rights: Legal framework governing the transfer or assignment of rights under the deed of trust.

Insurance Requirements: Legal obligations regarding property insurance and other required coverage under the deed of trust.

Property Maintenance Obligations: Legal requirements regarding the borrower's duties to maintain and preserve the property securing the deed of trust.