Legal Center

The HouseGenie Legal Center is designed to help buyers and sellers understand the common documents, regulations, and terminology involved in real estate transactions.

This page serves as a directory of official and/or unofficial, state-specific resources and forms related to home sales. Please note that these resources may not cover all laws or requirements applicable in each region. Buyers and sellers are encouraged to verify information independently and consult qualified professionals where appropriate. The states listed below do not represent the markets in which HouseGenie is available.

Federal Resources

Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home (EPA)

State Resources

Florida

Florida Statutes - Chapter 689: Conveyances of Land and Declarations of Trust Florida Statutes - Chapter 712: Marketable Record Titles to Real Property Florida Statutes - Chapter 718: Condominiums Florida Statutes - Chapter 720: Homeowners' Associations

Georgia

Georgia Code Title 44, Chapter 1: General Provisions Georgia Code Title 10: Commerce and Trade Georgia Code Section 44-1-16: Seller's Disclosure

North Carolina

North Carolina General Statutes - Chapter 39: Conveyances North Carolina General Statutes - Chapter 47B: Marketable Title Act North Carolina General Statutes - Chapter 47E: Residential Property Disclosure Act NC Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement (REC 4.22)NC Mineral and Oil and Gas Rights Mandatory Disclosure Statement (REC 4.25)

South Carolina

South Carolina Code of Laws - Title 27: Property and Conveyances South Carolina Code of Laws - Title 27, Chapter 50: Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act South Carolina Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement

Tennessee

Tennessee Code - Title 66: Property Tennessee Code - Title 66, Chapter 5: Conveyances of Property Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Act

Virginia

Virginia Code - Title 55.1: Property and Conveyances Residential Property Disclosures