| Security Deposits |
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| Very often, when a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease agreement, the landlord requires the tenant to make some type of payment to the landlord in addition to the first month's rent. The payment serves as security that the tenant will return the leased premises to the landlord, at the end of the lease term, in substantially the same condition as when the parties entered into the lease agreement. More... |
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| Insuring Your Property Against Damage |
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| A property owner can obtain insurance to protect against damage or loss to real estate as well as to the personal property that may be located on that real estate. The typical types of insurance that are available to protect an insured against direct loss to the property include homeowner's insurance, fire and catastrophe insurance, and consequential loss insurance. More... |
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| Disputes between Landlords and Tenants |
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| A wide variety of disputes can arise between a landlord and a tenant. The nature of the dispute can be large or small. For instance, the dispute can relate to the responsibility for a minor repair to the leased premises. In other circumstances, however, the disputes can involve thousands of dollars.
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| Fee Tail Estates |
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| The fact scenario set forth above describes the creation of what is known as a "fee tail" estate. A fee tail estate is one that is restricted by the grantor to lineal descendants, as opposed to collateral heirs. More... |
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| Homeowners' Associations |
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| As the name suggests, a homeowners' association is a group of homeowners. Homeowners' associations function within condominiums, co-operatives, and planned neighborhoods. More... |
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