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Florida Auto Deficiency Judgment Laws
Florida law allows creditors to obtain deficiency judgments.florida adventure image by feisty from Fotolia.comIn Florida, like most states, a creditor can repossess an automobile without obtaining a court order if the consumer stops making car payments. Creditors can only do so as long as...
The Florida Right of Retention Laws
In legal terms, the right of retention (referred to as "lien") is the right to hold another's property until a claim against the property or the owner has been fulfilled. In Florida, the laws regarding liens are specific and potentially dangerous for those unaware of their consequences.
Landlord & Tenant Act in Washington State
In Washington State, the Residential Landlord-Tenant act sets the minimum standards of the tenant-landlord relationship. Both parties may mutually agree on other rental agreement terms as needed.
Undivided Interest Real Estate Laws
Undivided interests in real estate involve multiple owners of a single parcel.compass and map image by Marek Kosmal from Fotolia.comUndivided interest means the title to a piece of real estate is held by two or more persons, but that the land itself is not divided among them: the land is...
Assuming a Mortgage
The current housing market is extremely competitive. Sellers of homes will consider every possible opportunity to ensure that their home stands out amongst the others.Sometimes a seller will use its preferential mortgage rate as a way to attract buyers.
Rental Eviction Rules
Know the laws of rental evictiongavel image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.comRental evictions can be a stressful process for both the tenant and the landlord. Many rental evictions are caused by actions by the tenant although there are cases of landlords not fulfilling their end of the...
How to File a Quit Deed Action
Quitclaim deed actions are an expeditious way to legally transfer property. The forms -- or deed actions -- are exceptionally concise and require only the signatures of a notary public, a witness and the grantor. Quitclaims are registered at the county level and require little time and effort to com
Important Factors To Consider Before Hiring a Real Estate Attorney
Real Estate Attorneys work for those that are selling and buying homes. They do all the legal paper work because they understand all the legal formalities that need to be met before a house is sold or bought. There are many factors that one should consider before hiring a real estate attorney. In or
Landlord Tenancy Agreement
An agreement between a landlord and a tenant is generally referred to as a lease. The lease sets forth legal terms of their relationship. Those with specific landlord-tenant questions should contact an attorney.
A Landlord-Tenant Maintenance Checklist
There are several kinds of landlord-tenant maintenance checklists and each is beneficial. Because the landlord-tenant relationship can involve conflict, the more carefully the rental agreement is documented, the less likely it is that the parties will actually have to deal with such conflict.
Landlord Tenant Lease Laws
Millions of American's rent their home. In most cases this is a simple and beneficial relationship and one way for anybody to assure that this relationship remains smooth is to understand what a tenants right's are regarding their lease.
How to Evict a Tenant in Hawaii
Perhaps one of the biggest struggles rental owners face is the eviction of problem tenants. In Hawaii, there are strict guidelines that deal with the eviction process. If you have to take your case to court, you must be able to show you made every possible attempt to evict the tenant legally, follow
Mississippi Foreclosure Law
Mississippi foreclosure law establishes the procedures available to a lender facing a borrower who defaults on a mortgage loan. In the state of Mississippi, the same procedures are used both for residential as well as commercial real estate.
Tennesse Tenant Landlord Act
Enacted in 1975, the Tenant Landlord Act determines the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants of residential units. This act is valid only in counties with more than 68,000 people, based on the most recent census figures.
Property Tax Appeal Math and Supporting Documentation
Thinking about filing for a NJ property tax appeal? We'll cover everything you need... from general qualification questions to the supporting documentation necessary.
Renters' Eviction Rights in Louisiana
Under Louisiana law, if a landlord wishes to evict a tenant, he must go through the court system to do so. The landlord is prohibited from turning off any utilities, such as electric, water or gas, that would make the unit uninhabitable. However, if the landlord can prove to the court the tenant is
How to Safely Rent My Home While I Travel
If your job or family commitments often take you out of town for extended periods of time, the last thing you want to worry about is making your empty house an easy target for burglars. Neighbors can only do so much in terms of keeping an eye on things for you, especially if you also have a yard to
Statute of Limitations on a Lien
The law of many states allow workmen to file claims of lien against real property to help them get paid for work done pursuant to a contract, whether oral or written, with the property owner.
Rights of the Disabled in an Eviction
Disabled renters are protected from landlords that want to evict them based upon their disability or actions that result from the disability. Disabled tenants can refuse to show landlords medical records or answer questions about their disability before they complete a rental agreement. There are fe
Encumbrances And What They Mean To Real Estate
When you decide to purchase a home, you want to ensure everything about the transaction is acceptable. Signing a home contract, only to discover something is structurally wrong with the property is every home buyer's worst nightmare. One often overlooked area where things could go awry in a hom