| Fences - Maintenance of Boundary Fences |
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| Many properties, particularly residential properties, have boundary fences on at least one side. Generally speaking, the neighbor who erects the fence has the responsibility for maintenance; however, if an adjoining neighbor uses the fence as a boundary fence (perhaps, by erecting fences on all other sides), then the neighbor has some responsibility for the fence, as well. The issue is largely governed by state and local law. More... |
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| Future Interests |
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| Generally, when real estate is bought, sold, or transferred, the grantor conveys to the grantee an immediate right to use and enjoy the land. When the grantor only conveys a present interest in the land that provides for possession at a future date, the grantor has created a future interest. A future interest is defined as a nonpossessory interest in land that can develop into a possessory interest in the future.More... |
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| Residential Real Estate Contracts |
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| When buying or selling real estate, a contract must be drawn up between the buyer and the seller. In order to satisfy the requirements of the Statute of Frauds, the contract must be in writing and signed by the parties. Ordinarily, the contract consists of a blank form that is provided by the seller's broker, but an attorney may also draw up the contract. Other times, the seller will draft the contract himself or herself. The responsibility for drafting the contract may vary from one location to the next, depending on local custom and statutes.More... |
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| Radon In The Home -- The Dangers |
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| For years, there was been widespread news coverage regarding the dangers of radon gas in the home. Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is invisible and has no taste. Accordingly, a specific type of testing must be performed in order to determine the presence of radon gas in the home.
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| Home Inspection |
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| Often when a home buyer enters into an agreement of sale for the purchase of a home, the agreement contains a provision which entitles to home buyer to a home inspection. The home buyer's right to a home inspection is determined by the terms of the parties' agreement of sale.More... |
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