Fair Housing Act: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal regulation requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardizing the manner in which costs associated with borrowing are calculated and disclosed, particularly relevant if financing terms are being amended
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA): Federal law governing real estate settlement processes, requiring specific disclosures and prohibiting certain practices in real estate transactions
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring land developers to register subdivisions and provide detailed information to potential buyers in certain interstate land sales
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing real estate transactions, property rights, and transfer of ownership (varies by jurisdiction)
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, modification, and enforcement, particularly relating to amendments and modifications of existing agreements
State Disclosure Requirements: State-mandated disclosures about property condition, hazards, and other material facts that must be provided in real estate transactions
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for properly recording real estate documents and amendments, including notarization requirements
Statute of Frauds: Legal principle requiring real estate contracts and their amendments to be in writing and signed to be enforceable
Contract Modification Principles: Legal principles governing valid modifications of existing contracts, including requirements for mutual agreement and consideration
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal and county regulations governing property use, development, and restrictions that may affect real estate contracts
Consideration Requirements: Legal requirement that contract modifications must be supported by valid consideration (something of value exchanged) to be enforceable
