| Residential Leases and the Tenancies Created |
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| A lease is defined as a contract by which a landlord transfers to a tenant a leasehold interest in property. The leasehold interest is a possessory right to the quiet enjoyment of habitable premises. The lease agreement sets out the rights and duties of the landlord and the tenant during the lease period. More... |
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| Real Estate Owners' Rights |
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| 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... |
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| Deceit in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present opportunities for deceit. Deceit, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. More... |
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| Homeowners' Associations |
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| As the name suggests, a homeowners' association is a group of homeowners. Homeowners' associations function within condominiums, co-operatives, and planned neighborhoods. More... |
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| 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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