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The Effect of Homestead on Florida Foreclosures
The homestead laws in the state of Florida are considered some of the broadest in the United States. Homestead laws are designed to protect a debtor's primary residence from certain creditors.
How to Change a Name on a Deed Because of a Marriage
Property deeds are documents that all add up to property ownership. A title professional has the ability to scan through the open and discharged property deeds recorded against a property and determine the owners of the property. If you are a recently married homeowner and you need to change the nam
Commercial Renters' Rights
Commercial renters's rights arise mostly from the terms negotiated in the lease agreement, but state and federal laws may provide certain additional rights as well. Rights stemming from the rental agreement vary greatly, depending on what you negotiate at the time of signing the agreement. Federal r
How to Get A Quit Claim Deed After a Contemptuous Divorce
A quit claim deed (often misspelled quick claim deed) is a legal document which transfers a claim over property or real estate from one person to another. Divorcing couples use it to settle disputes or to cure defects (also called cloud on the title), such as doubts in ownership. Getting a quit clai
West Australia Opens Doors to Counter Shortage of Affordable Housing
West Australia sees the need for affordable housing. Despite Australia's economic affluence, it is still beset with housing problems. The need for affordable housing has been considered by Hon. Troy Buswell BEc MLA, Minister for Housing.
Real Estate Warranty Deed Vs. Quit Claim Deed
Warranty deeds and quit claim deeds both are instruments of transfer, but they are used differently. A warranty deed transfers the title to real property, while a quit claim deed transfers rights to real property.
Legal Ramifications of Foreclosures
Foreclosure problemshouse image by hans slegers from Fotolia.comForeclosure occurs when you stop paying your mortgage and the bank seizes your home in order to sell it and collect on the debt. Foreclosure has many emotional and legal ramifications. These ramifications can range from...
How to Amend a Quit Claim Deed
Filing a quit claim deed may be necessary to transfer the title of your real estate to another person. Quit claim deeds do not guarantee that your property is free from liens and encumbrances, or that you even own it. However, it's a quick and simple way to give your ownership share to someone else.
How do I Evict Tenants in Florida?
Landlords who rent their properties independently can find it difficult to get through Florida's eviction process. It can also cost an average of more than $400 in filing fees alone (as of 2011). There are several steps that a landlord must follow to legally evict a tenant for non payment of rent. R
How to Surrender Your Home to the Mortgage Company
If you can no longer afford your mortgage payments, it may be time to surrender your home to the mortgage company. They'll sell the house at auction and try to recoup their losses while you'll avoid a traditional foreclosure. While your credit score will still take a hit, it won't be as bad as a typ
Is a Judgment Lien Good From One State to Another?
A lien is a specific type of debt that attaches to your property. A couple of common liens are those that attach to your real estate (your home), such as a mechanic's lien, a claim by persons or businesses that construct or make improvements on your property; or a tax lien, a claim for payment of u
Squatters Rights in New York
Determining property ownership is not always a straightforward issue.fabriketagen image by fuxart from Fotolia.comCommonly looked down on by landowners, squatters have a different perspective on what they do. While a property owner may see squatting as a form of trespassing, squatters are...
The Making Homes Affordable Program
This article summarizes the "Making Homes Affordable" Plan announced by the Obama administration on March 4, 2009.The article summarizes details of the plan and provides detailed eligibility guidelines.
California Tenants Rights: Wear & Tear Vs. Damage
According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the most frequent dispute between landlords and tenants is over return of the security deposit. California law authorizes only four possible reasons a landlord can withhold some or all of a security deposit. While the difference between dam
How to Fill Out a Quitclaim Deed Form in Ohio
A quitclaim deed form transfers specific rights of ownership concerning real estate to another party. Simply completing and filing a quitclaim deed form in the state of Ohio does not necessarily grant the grantee full rights to the property, since there may be other parties that have certain rights
North Carolina Law on Rental Furniture
An important renting decision is for either a furnished or unfurnished unit. If this is your first rental a unit that comes with basic necessities such as a bed, dresser, and kitchen chairs and table can be quite beneficial. The North Carolina Residential Rental Agreement Act covers items such as th
What Is PDI?
As a purchaser of a newly built home, you will have the opportunity to perform an inspection of the home just prior to closing. Too many purchasers fail to recognize the importance of conducting a thorough inspection of the home prior to closing. This column discusses the importance of the inspectio
How Do I Get the Latitude & Longitude of a Cell Tower?
Most cell phone users encounter coverage problems. Knowing the latitude and longitude of a cell tower provides a mobile phone customer with site information and coverage not always readily available on a cell phone map or via a customer service support center. Wireless carriers are building cell sit