By Gavin BrazgAn environmental search is a desktop study of the land in question and surrounding land which aims to establish all of the past uses of the land. By doing this, the search provider can establish how likely it is that the land could have...
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Extending a Lease Without Anger or Tension
By Tim Bishop You're worried by the thought of your leasehold extension aren't you? In particular, you're stressed about the number of meetings, forms to fill in and the amount of bureaucracy that is going to be involved.Life is busy enough; extending...
Power of Attorneys and Your Affairs
By Kim L Matheson Who would you want taking care of your affairs if you were no longer able to? Many people can be faced with having to make this decision and want ensure you get it right.Once you have made the right decision you can appoint that person...
Unclaimed Property Law: A View Of Different States
By Yanni Giannaros Huge budget deficits are rekindling the torch for non-tax revenue sources. As a result, the state might more stringently enforce New York unclaimed property law. Examples of unclaimed property range from uncashed vendor and payroll...
Common Issues In Rental Property Management: Tenant Application And Screening
By Howard F BurnsI recently walked out of court with a client after a trial. Although we had won, my client was shaking his head in self-blame, interrogating himself about why he had ever rented to this tenant. Although my client's ordeal was largely...
Eminent Domain and the Government's Right To Take Property
By Dan Biersdorf It is important to understand that the power of eminent domain is not totally unlimited - there are cases in which the right to take can be challenged. The challenge arises when the basic eminent domain requirements for the taking are...
Extending a Lease? Fight For It at the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal
By Tim Bishop Are you the owner of a leasehold flat, and you feel your service charges are unreasonable or your freeholder is asking for an unfair amount to extend the lease? Or you might be being charged too much for the building insurance? Regardless...
Why You Should Use a Real Estate Lawyer
By Mike BankWhen most "Ottawans" sell their home they hire a real estate agent, yet often forgo the important step of hiring the best real estate lawyer Ottawa has to offer. Hiring a real estate lawyer in Ottawa when selling a home is considered the...
Fees and Costs to Expect in a Conveyancing Quote
By Miki WetherillConveyancing quotes are easy to find once you know where to look. Purchasing a home especially if it's your first time is a major decision, and therefore it is imperative that the property conveyancing is done right and most of all cost...
Conveyancing Horror Stories - The Sequel
By Chris C FlemingWe're bringing you another example of a conveyancing horror story today, with the chilling tale of a man who failed to instruct a conveyancing firm with a no move, no legal fee guarantee.Once again, names have been changed to protect...
Lemon Laws in Texas Presented in Layman Terms
By Seomul Evans Under the lemon laws in Texas and the federal lemon laws under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the consumer of a defective automobile such as cars, trucks, minivans, RVs, motorcycles and other faulty products is entitled to compensation....
What Do the Lemon Laws in Louisiana Cover?
By Seomul Evans The lemon laws in Louisiana were designed to offer protection to consumers who purchase defective vehicles that cannot be recited after repeated repair attempts from the manufacturer. However, before you go rushing to court t sole the...
Conveyancing Horror Stories
By Chris C FlemingAs it's Halloween this weekend, we decided to get in the 'spirit' of things and bring you some real life horror stories from the world of conveyancing.Beware: The following contains content of a horrifying nature!Mr & Mrs Smith...
Bankruptcy Attorney on the Foreclosure Thaw
By John C Fox The big banks are starting to resume foreclosures in a number of states. If you're not a bankruptcy attorney and haven't been closely following the story, here's a little background. The largest banks and mortgage servicers called a moratorium...
Why Loan Modifications Do Not Work and What You Can Do About It
By Usman Wardag Many people are misguided by the thought that getting a loan modification can help them in rescuing themselves from foreclosure. An effective loan modification will surely help you in lowering down the payments of your mortgage thus making...
Foreclosure Laws and What To Expect As A Borrower
By Nick AdamaDue to the current economic turmoil being experienced in the United States, there are many homeowners who now find themselves in the position of being behind on their mortgage payments. It goes without saying that this is an extremely stressful,...
Drawing Up Owner Financing Contract
By Patricia Kay Owner Financing Contract is being popularly used by many sellers and buyers of the property, today. It offers great advantages for both the parties and this is the main reason for its high popularity. This allows owners to enjoy monthly...
Extending Your Lease - Mistakes to Avoid
By Tim Bishop Achieving a lease extension on your flat can significantly add to its value. However if you're considering lease extension, be sure that you don't make any of the following mistakes.If you are in the process of selling your property, make...
Leasehold Agreements and Responsibilities
By Tim Bishop Prior to signing any legal agreement it's a good idea to know what rights and responsibilities you are agreeing to. Acquiring a leasehold property can be something to look forward to when you really know what you're doing.Your leasehold...
Register Gift Deed to Make It Valid
By Jeni ReloA gift is the transfer of a property from one person to another made voluntarily. There are two persons involved in this transfer of property:I) Donor - The Person who transfers the property.II) Donee - The Person to whom the property is...
Can't We Have the Forms?
By Joel G. Block I'm regularly asked by people who get involved in our real estate syndication and capital raising program if they can simply get the forms and fill out the securities documentation on their own. I am very quick to point out this is a...
Unregistered Land
By Ryan J Shaw • Not all land is registered with Land Registry - over a third in England and Wales is not• All land and all buildings have an owner - this includes waste land, scrub land, abandoned properties, disused land, empty buildings• Adverse possession...
Lease to Own Contract - How to Pen It Down?
By Patricia Kay Lease to own contract is a popular type of deal or contract between the buyers and the sellers of the property. Many people today are using this contract as it is favorable for both the parties. If you are about to step into such a contract...
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
By James Witherspoon Purchasing a piece of property is one of the most costly investments you will most likely ever make in your lifetime. However, this cost is even more staggering when you are making the decision to obtain commercial properties. Not...
Security in a Renting Contract
By Fawzia Anna RehmanThe Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part II provides statutory protection for tenants who use a building for the intention of a business. This Act is significant in giving security for business tenants who may lose business and goodwill...
Few Facts To Consider When Appointing Online Conveyancing Solicitors
By Brad Marc You are planning to sell or purchase a property in the United Kingdom? Well, you are not the only person who wants to purchase or sell a property in the United Kingdom. There are several others like you who want to sell and purchase property...
New Home Warranty (Tarion): Your Pre-Delivery Inspection
By Maureen TabuchiIts overwhelming - the amount of information you need to know when you buy a new home. One of the most important of these is the new home pre-delivery inspection (PDI). This article will cover: what needs to be inspected, who should...
A Guide to Finding Cheap Conveyancing Solicitors
By Natalie Madley The economic crisis has affected us all in many areas of our lives and this has extended to not only the retail market but also the conveyancing market, including your sale, purchase, re-mortgage or transfer of equity.People, more than...
Real Estate Law - Mortgages
By G Wayne Cooper Mortgages are the most common instrument for financing the acquisition of real estate. Generally the buyer or mortgager will give a mortgage to a lender, such as a bank and savings and loan. The mortgage gives the lender the legal right...
Nature of the Landlord-Tenant Relationship
By G Wayne Cooper Landlord-tenant relationship arises when the owner of a freehold estate (fee simple absolute, a conditional estate, or a life estate) transfers to another, the right to temporally posses the realty. Generally, the right of possession...
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