Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring developers to register subdivisions and provide detailed disclosures to buyers of undeveloped lots

Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring lenders to provide standardized disclosures about credit terms and costs when financing is involved in property transactions

Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA): Federal law imposing income tax obligations on foreign persons disposing of U.S. real property interests

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

State Recording Acts: Laws governing the recording of property documents and determining priority rights between competing claims to real property

State Statute of Frauds: State law requiring certain contracts, including property transfers, to be in writing to be legally enforceable

State Real Estate Transfer Tax Laws: State-specific regulations determining the taxes due upon transfer of real property ownership

State Title Registration Requirements: State-specific rules for registering and recording property titles and ownership changes

Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal or county regulations controlling land use and development within specific geographic areas

Local Property Transfer Requirements: City or county-specific rules and procedures for transferring property ownership

Local Tax Regulations: Municipal or county tax rules affecting property transfers and ongoing property ownership

Deed Requirements: Legal specifications for proper deed execution, including format, content, and signature requirements

Property Description Requirements: Legal standards for accurately describing the property being transferred, including boundaries and improvements

Homestead Rights: Legal protections for primary residences, including restrictions on transfer without spouse consent in some states

Marital Property Rights: Laws protecting spousal interests in property, particularly in community property states

Liens and Encumbrances: Legal claims or rights against the property that must be addressed during transfer

Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental laws affecting property transfer, including disclosure requirements for known environmental issues

Historic Preservation Laws: Regulations protecting historically significant properties, potentially limiting transfer or modification rights