Statute of Frauds: Federal law requiring real estate contracts to be in writing to be legally enforceable
Fair Housing Act: Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rules: Federal regulations requiring specific disclosures for residential real estate transactions and mortgage lending
FIRPTA: Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act - Federal law governing tax obligations for foreign persons selling U.S. real estate
EPA Regulations: Federal environmental protection laws affecting real estate transactions, including hazardous waste and contamination requirements
State Property Laws: State-specific legislation governing real property rights, transfers, and obligations
State Recording Acts: State laws governing the recording of deeds and other real estate documents in public records
State Real Estate Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring real property, including deed requirements and transfer taxes
State Environmental Regulations: State-level environmental protection requirements affecting real estate transactions
State Zoning Laws: State regulations governing land use and development restrictions
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, defects, and other material facts
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, and enforcement
Property Law Principles: Common law rules regarding property rights, ownership, and transfers
Doctrine of Equitable Conversion: Legal principle treating the buyer as the equitable owner of the property once a valid purchase contract is signed
Title and Deed Transfer Rules: Legal requirements for conveying clear title and proper deed execution
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations controlling property use and development in specific localities
Building Codes: Local construction and safety standards affecting property condition and use
Local Transfer Tax Requirements: Municipal taxes and fees imposed on real estate transfers
Municipal Regulations: Local government rules affecting property ownership, use, and transfer
