Property Law
Property law is a vast field of law related to the buying, using and selling of real property. Much property law is related to assessing the rights between landlords and tenants, between owners and mortgage holders and between people and governments. However, another major area of property law deals with injuries that occur on property. And, another major area of property law focuses on developing real estate and investing in property. Because this area of law is so diverse, often people need to speak with a lawyer skilled in a particular aspect of property law, as opposed to a general property lawyer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How Does the Short Sale Process Work?
The first step in a short sale generally is to contact your lender and determine what is required to initiate the process. You may also want to consult with and/or hire a Realtor, real estate … more -
Is a Short Sale Right for Me?
If you are wondering if a short sale of property is right for you, you should know that it is a highly individualized and personal issue. However, there are some circumstances and factors that … more -
What Are the Alternatives to a Short Sale of My Property?
A short sale of property may be the best option for curing your current housing problem, but it is not the only option. You may be able to arrange for a loan modification from your lender, where … more
Legal Articles
- Buying a Home
Buying a home is a big step in everyone’s life, and for many people, obtaining a mortgage loan in order to buy a home is the most significant debt that they will ever take on. The purchase of a home is not a simple process, but involves a series of complex steps that trigger the application of a variety of different state and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, the sale … more
How-To's
- How To Stop your Neighbor from being a Nuisance
A nuisance is an unreasonable or unlawful use of property which causes interference or harm to another person or to a person’s property. For example, a property owner in a neighborhood may be a nuisance to his neighbors by allowing garbage to accumulate which may cause odors or attract wild animals, playing loud music or other noises which cause a disturbance or by using the … more
Legal Guides
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Fair Housing - Equal Opportunity for All
This pamphlet, published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, explains the … more
Top Related Property Law Topics
- Commercial Leasing
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium Law
- Conveyancing
- Property and Casualty
- Property Damage
- Property Taxes - Ad Valorem
- Real Estate Attorney
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Lawyer
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate Tax
- Residential Real Estate
- Tenant Rights
- Title Insurance
- Water & Riparian Rights
- Zoning / Permits
