Laws Flashcards
Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Amended CERCLA; more money to superfund; new environmental laws/regulations
Sherman Antitrust Act
1890 - prohibits trusts/monopolies in market; regulates anti-competition conduct to promote fair competition
Regulation Z
TILA that seeks to protect consumers - proper disclosure, fair lending practice
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
Eliminates kickbacks; disclose costs of closing a loan
Real Estate Owned (REO)
Bank owned properties from foreclosures
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
Trust owned by investors who share profits according to shares
Real Estate Commissioner
Head of ADRE appointed by governor for indefinite term
Real Estate Advisory Board
Advises commissioner (10 members, 6 year term limit)
Homestead Laws
Protect homeowners from loss of primary residence from creditors
Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
1968 - buys loans to help housing assistance and support programs
Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)
1938 - buys loans from large, commercial banks
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Insures mortgages
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
1970 - support smaller thrift banks
Fair Housing Act of 1968
Prohibits discrimination (rale, color, religion, national origin) amended to include (sex, disability, familial status)
Estate at Will
Landlords consent