| Flipping Scams |
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| In recent years, so-called "flipping scams" have received widespread attention in the media. How does it work? More... |
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| Causing Damage to a Neighbor's Property |
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| Generally speaking, if a property owner undertakes an action that results in damage to the property that is owned by his or her neighbor, the offending property owner may be liable. More... |
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| Trees -- Damage to or Destruction of by Persons Other than the Property Owner |
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| A tree is owned by the property owner on whose property the trunk of the tree sits. When a property owner has an interest in a tree, the property owner has the right to recover in the event the tree is damaged or destroyed by another.
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| Mechanic's Liens |
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| A mechanic's lien, also known as a materialman's lien or a construction lien, is a mechanism whereby contractors involved in the process of making improvements to real estate secure payment for their services and materials. More... |
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| Lis Pendens |
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| Emile and Ericka found their dream house. In examining the title to the property, the title company indicated that it found a "Notice of Lis Pendens." The notice indicated that a bank, the mortgage holder on the property, had initiated foreclosure proceedings. More... |
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