| 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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| Zoning Laws |
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| Zoning law is a mechanism by which government controls the use of land.More... |
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| Negligent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present situations in which negligent misrepresentation can occur. Negligent misrepresentation, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law.More... |
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| Eminent Domain/Condemnation |
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| Eminent Domain is the right that a governmental entity has to take private property and to use it for public purposes. More... |
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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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