| Agency Relationship in a Real Estate Transaction |
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| Whether buying or selling real estate, chances are good that a real estate agent will be involved in the transaction. In most states, a real estate agent represents only the seller or the buyer. Rarely do states allow one agent to represent both parties. The purpose of single representation is to avoid a potential for a conflict of interest and to ensure that the interests of each party are being fully represented.More... |
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| Life Estates |
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| Generally, when a grantor transfers land to a grantee, the grantee receives the entire right and title to the property, without limitations. Sometimes, however, the grantor chooses to limit the grantee's right to the use and enjoyment of the land by creating a life estate. A life estate is an estate in land that ends when a named person dies. It is used primarily for estate planning as a device to allow successive ownership of the land.
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| Mold Prevention and Eradication |
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| Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of the presence of mold in the home. Mold may be any color, including black or white. The presence of mold in a home is the result of excess moisture. Mold may cause a wide range of health problems.More... |
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| Lead Hazards |
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| The issue of lead hazards is of particular concern with regard to dwellings that were built prior to 1978. In fact, the presence of lead, lead dust, or lead-based paint chips presents serious hazards to children as well as adults.More... |
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| A Landlord's Liability for an Injury Inflicted by a Tenant's Dog |
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| Typically, a landlord cannot be held liable for an injury inflicted by a tenant's dog. In the fact scenario described above, John had no reason to know that Jake's dog would inflict an injury on the construction contractor. Jake may be liable for his dog's actions, but it is unlikely that John would be liable.More... |
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