Statute of Frauds: Federal law requiring real estate contracts to be in writing to be legally enforceable

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal legislation governing the sale of subdivided land, requiring detailed disclosures to potential buyers

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

FIRPTA: Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act - Federal law governing tax implications for foreign persons selling U.S. real estate

State Property Laws: State-specific legislation governing real property rights, transfers, and restrictions

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

State Recording Statutes: State laws governing the recording of real estate documents and establishing priority rights

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

State Transfer Tax Laws: State-specific taxes imposed on real estate transfers

State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection requirements affecting real estate transactions

Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations governing land use and development restrictions

Local Building Codes: Municipal construction and maintenance standards for real property

Local Transfer Tax Requirements: Municipal taxes and fees imposed on real estate transfers

Contract Formation Requirements: Common law principles governing valid contract creation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration

Equitable Conversion Doctrine: Common law principle treating the buyer as the equitable owner once a valid purchase contract is signed

Merger Doctrine: Common law principle where contract terms merge into the deed upon closing

Title Requirements: Legal standards for marketable title and requirements for title insurance

Survey Requirements: Legal standards for property surveys and boundary determinations

EPA Requirements: Federal environmental protection standards affecting real estate transactions

HOA Rules: Homeowners Association regulations affecting property use and transfer

Mineral Rights Laws: State-specific laws governing ownership and transfer of mineral rights

Water Rights: State-specific laws governing water rights, particularly relevant in western states