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Residential Real Estate
Whether you are renting a place to live or own your own home, there are laws that protect your rights and laws that create responsibilities that you must uphold. The articles that lawyers have contributed to this section examine the various legal and contractual factors that affect residential arrangements, from landlord-tenant law to homeowners associations.
Residential Real Estate
Articles
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Duty to Disclose Defects in Residential Properties
Provided by Sally & Fitch LLP
Depending on the circumstances surrounding the sale, you may have remedies available under Massachusetts law to recover from the party who failed to disclose the defect. Read More » -
Homeowners May be Able to Prevent Foreclosure through Mediation Program
Provided by David G. Volman, Attorney at Law, L.L.C.
In 2008, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a law creating the Foreclosure Mediation Program. Read More » -
California Steps Up Enforcement of Foreclosure Consultant Laws
Provided by The Mellor Law Firm
Fed up with companies preying on desperate homeowners, the California Attorney General's office is taking action to prosecute foreclosure consultants operating in violation of state laws. Read More » -
What Should Be Done To Solve Florida's Property Insurance Crisis?
Provided by Williams Law Association, P.A.
Florida legislators must act quickly to reduce the potential repercussions of a catastrophic hurricane. However, any action must balance a wide range of competing interests. Read More »