| Deceit in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present opportunities for deceit. Deceit, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. More... |
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| Square Footage of a Home |
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| In almost every sale listing for a home, there is some indication of the square footage of the home. How is the square footage of a home determined? 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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| Termite Inspections |
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| In residential real estate transactions, it is not uncommon for standard contracts to contain a clause that makes the buyer's consummation of the transaction contingent upon the home passing a termite inspection. More... |
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| Residential Leases and the Tenancies Created |
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| A lease is defined as a contract by which a landlord transfers to a tenant a leasehold interest in property. The leasehold interest is a possessory right to the quiet enjoyment of habitable premises. The lease agreement sets out the rights and duties of the landlord and the tenant during the lease period. More... |
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