Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardized calculation of financing costs in real estate transactions

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

Equal Credit Opportunity Act: Federal law ensuring equal access to credit and prohibiting discrimination in credit transactions

Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law requiring disclosure of real estate settlement costs and prohibiting kickbacks in real estate transactions

State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property rights, transfers, and real estate transactions

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including lease requirements

State Real Estate Contract Requirements: State-specific requirements for the formation and execution of real estate contracts

State Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations for licensing of real estate professionals and transaction participants

Statute of Frauds: Legal doctrine requiring real estate contracts to be in writing to be enforceable

Zoning Regulations: Local laws governing property use, development, and restrictions

Local Housing Codes: Municipal regulations setting standards for property condition and habitability

Municipal Property Transfer Requirements: Local requirements for property transfers, including inspections and certifications

IRS Regulations: Federal tax implications and requirements for lease option agreements and property transfers

State Recording Requirements: State-specific requirements for recording real estate documents and transactions

Title Insurance Requirements: Legal requirements and best practices for title insurance in real estate transactions

Property Disclosure Requirements: State and federal requirements for disclosing property conditions and material facts to buyers