| Lead Hazards |
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| The issue of lead hazards is of particular concern with regard to dwellings that were built prior to 1978. In fact, the presence of lead, lead dust, or lead-based paint chips presents serious hazards to children as well as adults. More... |
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| Right-to-Farm Laws |
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| Almost every state has enacted some type of right-to-farm law. In essence, the laws protect farmers from lawsuits by neighbors. Typically, the laws create a presumption that a farmer's existing agricultural pursuits do not create an actionable nuisance.
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| Considerations When Renting a Truck for a Residential Move |
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| There are many choices available when one contemplates a residential move. Because of cost or other factors, many people decide to move their own belongings to their new home. When renting a truck to carry those possessions, there are many considerations to keep in mind.
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| Life Estates |
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| Generally, when a grantor transfers land to a grantee, the grantee receives the entire right and title to the property, without limitations. Sometimes, however, the grantor chooses to limit the grantee's right to the use and enjoyment of the land by creating a life estate. A life estate is an estate in land that ends when a named person dies. It is used primarily for estate planning as a device to allow successive ownership of the land.
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| Carbon-Monoxide Poisoning |
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| Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of carbon-monoxide poisoning. More... |
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