Buying a house involves property, tax, and banking and finance law. You may also end up with construction or land use issues. Eventually, we will all run into trust and estates. Rental agreements are shaped by the Landlord Tenant Act, as well as fair housing, utility and consumer credit laws. For those organizations that seek to develop affordable rental housing, you'll likely encounter issues from the list above—and likely add some or all of the following: corporate law; criminal law; employment; energy and infrastructure; environmental law; family law; and immigration law.