Just imagine buying a farm so that you can finally run your own business and live in the country only to have a neighbor start encroaching on your property. Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence. When talking about encroachment, this can mean a number of things, including a neighbor using your property to […]
If you recently moved out of an apartment, but the landlord refuses to return your security deposit, you may need to take legal action. Before going that route, make sure that you are entitled to the money. The security deposit is intended to provide the landlord with funds for making repairs, hauling off trash, and […]
Before buying an existing home, it is imperative to have a home inspection performed. That way, potential problems are identified and corrected. A check for mold or mold-related problems should be included in the inspection. Once the inspection is complete, ask the inspector whether any mold or potential mold dangers were identified. If the answer […]
Disputes over properly lines are not uncommon. For most landowners, this problem can be resolved fairly easy. However, there are times when a properly line dispute becomes a very heated issue. When facing this dilemma, make sure that the deed descriptions are accurate. If things between you and your neighbor are civil, the two of […]
Although there are many rewards associated with being a landlord, there is also potential for major headaches. One positive aspect of being a landlord is that most often, the law leans in your favor. If you have been left with serious damage to a property that you own, you may have no other recourse than […]
As a landlord, the last thing you want to deal with is a tenant who refuses to pay, and the legal eviction process that follows. However, as a landlord, this is part of the job. Therefore, you should become familiar with the laws for eviction governing your state. For your protection, before you rent to […]
At the time, buying into a timeshare probably seemed like a great idea, but what you need to remember is that people who sell timeshares use hard pressure tactics that are extremely convincing. Now, for some people, timeshares work out fine, but if you are like the majority, you soon realize that you will never […]
Most of us have heard that term before, but really have no idea what it means. However, almost everyone has actually “done their due diligence,” as the saying goes. The simplest example of due diligence is not a legal term but one we are all familiar with – dating. As an example, John asks you […]
Following the real estate market crash, people all over the country lost their homes to foreclosure, along with many more to short sale. Last year, the number of foreclosures hit the lowest level since 2006. As of January 2015, foreclosures dropped another 2.7 percent, bringing the total number to a consecutive 39-month low. Throughout the […]
Studies consistently show that 25 percent of U.S. property owners are paying more property tax than what is required by law. It doesn’t always result in lower taxes, but there are situations where appeals are accepted by your county for reassessment. What’s a Tax Appeal The tax agency can sometimes make mistakes. Property taxes are […]