There are several ways to classify uninhabitable housing, although it does not have a specific federal legal definition. A variety of organizations use different definitions to specify what makes a place uninhabitable but they all include the fact that the conditions of the premises make living in t......[Read More]

Florida recognizes the right of workers to file mechanic's liens for unpaid work.florida adventure image by feisty from Fotolia.comConstruction workers and contractors often run into problems when they work on a project and subsequently don't get paid. Florida allows thee workers to use.........[Read More]

The Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation is a part of South African legislature. This act provides protection against illegal evictions for tenants and requires a landlord to gain a court order to pursue an eviction. This act was added to South Africa's laws in June 2, 1998. The ac......[Read More]

North Carolina residential rental agreements state the terms and conditions of the relationship between the landlord and tenant. The terms of the agreement must be in accordance with the North Carolina Landlord and Tenant Laws. A comprehensive rental agreement should state the rights, duties and rem......[Read More]

The Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act establishes landlord-tenant law for much of Tennessee. Common landlord-tenant issues such as security deposits, landlord responsibilities for repairs, and tenant abandonment of the property are addressed in the act. Tennessee landlords and tenant......[Read More]

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Laws in most states require lease agreements to include an automatic, month-to-month tenancy clause, which extends the lease after the tenancy expires. There are other ways a lease can be legally extended as well.......[Read More]

Having your own home is just like a dream come true. Read these legal tips to ensure that the process to owning your dream home doesn't turn into a hassle and a headache.......[Read More]

When is a home mortgage legal?house image by Byron Moore from Fotolia.comA mortgage is a lien on real property. Banks and lenders use mortgages to reduce risk when making large loans, such as loans for expensive homes or investment properties. Actually, in many states, the deed of trust.........[Read More]

There is a way for you to save thousands of dollars by challenging you property tax bills; the first step is to find out if you are being over taxed. As the people who deal with the taxes have many different ways of checking home values, some of them just look at previous sales of some homes. Most o......[Read More]

Completing a release of lien on property involves preparing the proper legal certificate of satisfaction and then recording the certificate of satisfaction in the clerk's office of the city or county where the property is located. Releasing the lien means that the amount of money owed against the pr......[Read More]

When renting a property in Florida, know your rights.lifeguard hut in florida image by Gail Oswald from Fotolia.comWhen offering a property for rent in Florida, it is important to know the legal ground you stand on. Knowing both your rights and duties as a landlord allows you to act with.........[Read More]

An article discussing online conveyancing and the hidden costs which can be associated with the transaction. There can often be hidden fees with any conveyancing transaction and this is becoming the case more often with online conveyancing.......[Read More]

Purchasing a home or other type of real estate is a sizable financial investment. Making any mistakes during the process can be costly, both in terms of money and your time.......[Read More]

Texas law states renters have the right to safe and clean environments.window image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comTexas renters have rights that are afforded to them by state law. Texas renters can exercise these rights when facing discrimination, unsafe and unsanitary living.........[Read More]

When a person rents a residence or other piece of property, he will generally sign a rental contract, known as a lease. The landlord will also sign this contract. Both parties will agree to a specific set of terms, with the tenant agreeing to pay a certain amount of money for use of the property. If......[Read More]

Know your rights before you rent a home. Many states have tenants' rights laws. Laws vary by state but generally cover such topics as discrimination, lease terms, security deposits, livability and repairs.......[Read More]

Conveyancing is a tricky business, and one which requires the expertise of a professional to be done right. It takes years to become an efficient conveyancing solicitor, and a great deal of time spent studying hard, which is why it still amazes us that people think they can get away with doing the c......[Read More]

The Department of Homeland Security seizes vehicles that are used to traffic drugs and illegal immigrants. In some cases vehicles that are not declared can be seized. If this has happened to one of your vehicles you can take legal action to have it returned to you. You can file an administrative app......[Read More]

Mortgage auditing is becoming a buzz word and a hot topic in the modification market as a viable option to bring down mortgage payments and avoid or delay a foreclosure. There are many questions going around as to what a mortgage audit is, this article explains it.......[Read More]