| Real Estate Owners' Rights |
| An owner of real estate has the right to use the realty for any purpose and in any way that does not conflict with local statutes, ordinances, and zoning laws and any restrictive covenants. As long as the owner complies with those restrictions, the owner has the right to sell the property, to give it away by gift or by will, to exchange it, and to exclude others.More... |
| A Tenant's Remedy for the Landlord's Breach of the Implied Warranty of Habitability -- Actual and Constructive Eviction |
| A lease agreement impliedly covenants that the tenant will have the peaceable use and enjoyment of leased premises that are fit for human habitation. In exchange, the tenant covenants that he will pay rent to the landlord. A landlord may file an eviction proceeding if the tenant breaches the covenant to pay rent; however, if the tenant pays rent and the landlord either physically ejects the tenant from the premises or substantially compromises the tenant's enjoyment of the premises, the landlord has breached the covenant by eviction.More... |
| Mechanic's Liens |
| A mechanic's lien, also known as a materialman's lien or a construction lien, is a mechanism whereby contractors involved in the process of making improvements to real estate secure payment for their services and materials.More... |
| Finding a Lawyer for a Real Estate Matter |
| At some point, nearly everyone needs the services of a lawyer. A transaction involving the sale or purchase of real estate may well be one of those instances.More... |
| Disclosures in Residential Real Estate Transactions |
| One of the biggest decisions in a person's life is the decision to buy real estate. The excitement often associated with the purchase of a new home can be overshadowed by disappointment once the newness wears off and defects become apparent.More... |
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