Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law that requires lenders to provide standardized disclosures about mortgage terms and costs

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes and disclosures for federally regulated mortgage loans

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

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring developers to provide detailed information about their development projects to potential buyers

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978

State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing real property rights, transfers, and obligations

State Real Estate Licensing Laws: State regulations governing real estate professional licensing and conduct

State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts

State Recording Statutes: State laws governing the recording of real estate documents and property transfers

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies

Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations controlling property use, development, and modifications

HOA Regulations: Rules and restrictions imposed by Homeowners Associations affecting property use and transfer

Historic Preservation Requirements: Regulations protecting historically significant properties and districts

Environmental Regulations: Federal and state laws governing environmental protection and hazards in real estate

Building Codes: Local and state regulations establishing minimum standards for construction and safety

Property Description Requirements: Legal requirements for accurately describing the property being sold, including boundaries and fixtures

Purchase Price and Financing Terms: Contract elements specifying price, payment methods, and financing conditions

Earnest Money Requirements: Rules governing good faith deposits and their handling during the transaction

Closing and Possession Requirements: Terms specifying closing timeline and property possession transfer details

Property Inspection Requirements: Terms governing the buyer's right to inspect the property and related contingencies

Title Insurance Requirements: Provisions for ensuring clear title and title insurance coverage

Property Condition Disclosures: Required disclosures about property condition, defects, and history

Contingency Provisions: Conditions that must be met for the contract to proceed, such as financing or inspection requirements

Default Provisions: Terms specifying remedies and consequences for contract breach by either party

Dispute Resolution Methods: Procedures for resolving conflicts between parties, including mediation or arbitration requirements