| Dog Law - Landlord Liability for Tenant's Dogs |
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| In residential real estate leases, it is not uncommon to find some type of pet restriction. Generally speaking, such restrictions are legal. More... |
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| Finding a Real Estate Lawyer |
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| At some point, nearly everyone needs the services of a lawyer. A transaction involving the sale or purchase of real estate may well be one of those instances. More... |
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| Flood Insurance |
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| Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by way of legislative enactment. Congress' purpose in creating the NFIP was to create a national program for flood management. More... |
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| Private Mortgage Insurance |
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| If you purchase a home and make a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price, you may be required to purchase private mortgage insurance (PMI). In essence, PMI is a fee which provides compensation to the lender in the event the borrower defaults on the mortgage. More... |
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| Self-Help Remedy for Encroaching Branches or Roots |
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| Generally speaking, a property owner may cut back branches and roots that stray onto the property owner's land. The right of self-help, as it is called, is not found in state law, however; it derives from the common law. More... |
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