Fair Housing Act: Title VIII of Civil Rights Act - Prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on protected classes (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring accessibility requirements for common areas and reasonable accommodation provisions in multi-family properties

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal regulation applicable to larger developments, specifying disclosure requirements for property sales

Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA): Federal tax law applicable when seller is a foreign person, requiring specific withholding and reporting requirements

State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing real estate transfer requirements, recording requirements, and property rights/restrictions

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing existing tenant rights, lease transfer provisions, and security deposit handling in multi-family properties

State Real Estate Licensing Laws: State regulations defining broker requirements and agency relationships in real estate transactions

Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing use restrictions, density requirements, and parking requirements for multi-family properties

Building Codes: Local regulations specifying compliance requirements and certificate of occupancy standards for multi-family properties

Environmental Regulations: Federal, state, and local environmental requirements including hazard assessments, Phase I/II environmental assessments, and lead-based paint disclosures

Local Transfer Tax Requirements: Municipal and county-level regulations governing documentary transfer taxes and recording fees for property transactions