Real Estate Law

How to Check Tenants

By happyman

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Renting out property to tenants may seem like a great business. But, unfortunately, it's not all about sitting back and collecting rent. Sometimes the simple business of buying property and counting your rent checks becomes a chore because your ... more »

How to Start Over After a Foreclosure

By parvenue

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This is rough. You've been through many trials and tribulations before but now the bank has gone and taken your home away, and everything you worked for, for so long is seemingly gone. How do you bounce back? How do you get beyond this? Follow my ... more »

How to choose a solicitor

By Bamb0042

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There are many things to consider whe choosing a solicitor. It is a big decision and one that should take consideration... more »

How to Reduce the Headaches of Being a Landlord

By Judgeguy

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So Aunt Matilda died and left you the family homestead which you want to rent out. Or you gave up on plans to live on a boat and cruise the seven seas and instead invested in a couple residential rental properties. Here are some tips gleaned from ... more »

How to Calculate Real Estate Commissions

By eHow Legal Editor

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When planning to sell your home or property, you should consider the commission you will pay to the real estate agent or broker. Calculating the real estate commission can be confusing. Take it one step at a time and you'll have it all figured out... more »

How to Dispose Of Tenant`s Belongings The Right Way

By Mike

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We all dislike clutter. It gives a sense of an area being a mess, disorganized and dirty. As a landlord for more than 10 years, nothing drives me crazier then after a tenant moves out, whether on their own or by eviction, then when they leave a ... more »

How to Inspect A Swimming Pool

By 4serendipity

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Learn to confidently inspect swimming pools to determine their condition. Great article for home owners, appraisers and real estate agents. How to identify possible concerns and required repairs for any swimming pool... more »

How to Properly Allow Pets if You Are a Landlord

By Mike

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I, myself, love pets. I have owned dogs my entire life. No one can argue the fact that a good dog is truly man’s best friend. I currently have a chocolate lab mix that my wife and I adopted from a local shelter. Although sometimes he may act a ... more »

How to Buy a Tenancy-in-Common

By eHow Legal Editor

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A tenancy-in-common is a form of ownership in which two or more individuals purchase property together. There are important issues to consider before you buy a tenancy-in-common, whether it's a house or a business. If you think this might be the ... more »

How to Handle A Falling Real Estate Market

By John O'Mahony

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When house prices are dropping and the number of foreclosures are rising there’s one sure way for a homeowner to survive -- hang on tight... more »

How to Hire a Lawyer to Resolve Landlord-Tenant Disputes

By eHow Legal Editor

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If you've tried working out your problems through discussion and mediation, hiring a lawyer may be your best option for settling landlord-tenant disputes... more »

How to Know a Family Lawyer is Doing His Job

By llreynolds

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More than likely, you have used the services of an attorney, whether to write a will, fight a speeding ticket, buy a house or represent us in some other civil matter. You may have received bills for services where every minute spent by the ... more »

How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico

By eHow Legal Editor

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Mexico offers a broad range of prices and real estate values vary in different parts of the country. However, comparable properties in the U.S. are less expensive in Mexico. Here's how to take advantage of the great real estate deals you can find ... more »

How to Collect Rent on Time

By eHow Legal Editor

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Landlords can face many challenges with certain tenants. Whether it's damage to their units, constant complaints or late rent--the list is long. Come the first of the month, you may wonder if you'll be getting all the rent checks in. There are ... more »

How to Create a Land Trust

By eHow Legal Editor

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Land trusts are useful entities for people wishing to hide their ownership of land, for those who wish for a parcel of land to be used only for a certain purpose or for large companies wishing to hide their intentions of buying up large tracts of ... more »

How to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you're a first-time buyer or you're buying or selling a home without an agent, a real estate lawyer can answer your questions, help you negotiate, and take care of a lot of the little details you might not be aware of... more »

How to Identify a REIT Scam

By eHow Legal Editor

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A Real Estate Investment Trust, commonly referred to as a REIT, can be a nice investment, adding value to a diversified portfolio. Both commercial and residential real estate have been increasing in value for decades and should perform well in ... more »

How to Prepare for a Closing

By eHow Legal Editor

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The closing is the last step in the home buying process. Take a big breath and relax. Not only is the closing the last step but it is the most important step. Before you approach the closing table make sure you are prepared with all of the ... more »

How to Remove Property Tax From Escrow

By eHow Legal Editor

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Property taxes are not something most people love to deal with. Many people that have mortgage loans have escrow accounts set up when they close on their home. From this escrow account, the property taxes and insurance premiums are paid. ... more »

How to Back Out of a Condo Agreement

By eHow Legal Editor

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You just signed an agreement to buy a condo. However, you are now having second thoughts about buying this condo and want to know if there is a legal means to back out of the agreement. Here are some rules to follow in this situation... more »

How to Fight a Homeowners' Association

By eHow Legal Editor

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Living in a community where the lawns are manicured and the houses are the same color can be heaven...or a nightmare. Homeowners' association rules can be too much to bear. If you want to put up a fence or a pool, you probably have to fight your ... more »

How to Know How Eminent Domain Works

By JRMaughan

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Eminent domain is when the government can take private property and convert it to be used by the public. The U.S. Constitution requires that a government cannot take an individual’s private property unless it is done for an express public purpose ... more »

How to Stop Foreclosure in California

By bvellmure

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The purpose of these instructions are to give you solid, factual information that will help you to make the best decision(s) for yourself, your family, and all those who may be affected by a home in foreclosure... more »

How to Understand Eminent Domain

By JRMaughan

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The right to use and possess property is fundamental to the American ideals of liberty and freedom. Therefore, few issues are more controversial than the U.S. government’s decision to exercise its power to limit the use of land or to take away an ... more »

How to Write a Promissory Note

By eHow Legal Editor

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A written promise to pay a debt is called a "Promissory Note." Many times a Promissory Note will be known as a Loan Note Agreement, Loan Note, Note Form and even known as an I.O.U. Most often a Promissory Note is written or prepared by an ... more »

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