| Trees -- Damage to or Destruction of by Persons Other than the Property Owner |
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| A tree is owned by the property owner on whose property the trunk of the tree sits. When a property owner has an interest in a tree, the property owner has the right to recover in the event the tree is damaged or destroyed by another.
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| Bridge Loans |
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| A bridge loan is a short-term loan designed to assist a borrower in Alex's situation. When a borrower has sufficient equity in an existing home, the borrower can borrow against the equity in the existing home in order to finance the down payment on a new home.More... |
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| Dog Law - Landlord Liability for Tenant's Dogs |
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| In residential real estate leases, it is not uncommon to find some type of pet restriction. Generally speaking, such restrictions are legal. More... |
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| Buying Houses in Foreclosure |
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| It may be difficult to find bargains in the real estate market. However, it may still be possible for deals to be found on properties in foreclosure or following foreclosure.More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner -- State and Local Preservation Laws |
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| The issue of historic preservation is governed by a myriad of federal, state, and local laws. Generally speaking, the purpose of preservation laws is to encourage the recognition of historic resources, as well as the preservation of those resources. Without question, historic preservation is a legitimate governmental objective. On the state and local levels, historic preservation controls may be enacted subject to the applicable constitutional constraints.More... |
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