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What Canadians Need to Know About Florida Real Estate Opportunities: Jul-09-2008
Commercial leases from the tenant’s perspective: Those devilish details: Nov-14-2007
Real Estate Taxes and the Value Adjustment Board: Jul-18-2007
New York Enacts False Claims Act: New Remedies for Recovery of Fraudulent Payments: Jun-29-2007
Lenders and communities pay the price for fraudulent real estate flipping: Nov-10-2006 — Real estate fraud is one of the fastest-growing white-collar crimes in the United States, and the FBI notes that it could quickly become a national financial epidemic.
New York real property law update 2006: Oct-18-2006 — The following article summarizes significant case law and legislative developments affecting New York real property law during the second half of 2004 and the first half of 2005.
New York real property law update 2005: Oct-16-2006 — The following article summarizes significant case law and legislative developments affecting New York real property law during the second half of 2003 and the first half of 2004.
Deed brings responsibility: Oct-01-2006 — Q: My boyfriend and I want to buy a house but I cannot afford to contribute to the household expenses. He says he will put my name on the deed and I will not have to worry about the expenses. Are there any legal concerns with such an arrangement?
Homeowner’s environmental issues: Sep-11-2006 — Q: My wife and I are looking for a new home and our realtor mentioned there may be environmental issues we should be aware of prior to signing any contract. We’re not certain what we should be looking for. Can you help us?
Property line disputes in Florida: Jul-14-2006 — Q: I installed a fence to help solve an ongoing personality clash with my neighbor. My neighbor now claims that the fence is located on his property and is demanding that I either move the fence or remove it. Am I legally obligated to move the fence?
New York State Property Tax Rebate Program: Jul-13-2006 — New York State homeowners can expect increased tax savings in the form of either a rebate or a tax credit later this year.
FDIC increases protection for retirement funds: Jun-30-2006 — The new rules, however, do not insure non-retirement accounts at the same institution.
Woodside Village Revisited: Florida Legislature Restores Condominium Leasing Rights: Jul-25-2005 — If you presently own a condominium in Florida and the governing documents are amended in the future to prohibit leasing, you can rest assured that you will still have the right to lease out your unit.