| The Statute of Frauds |
| A "statute of frauds" refers to a statute that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by all parties in order to be enforceable. The matter is largely one of state law and state law varies from state to state.More... |
| Mortgage Loans with Balloon Payments |
| A mortgage loan with a balloon payment provision is very different from a traditional mortgage loan. Usually, mortgage loans with balloon payment provisions are second mortgages as opposed to first mortgages (also known as purchase-money mortgages).More... |
| Housing Discrimination Against Prospective Tenants |
| Generally, a landlord is free to rent his or her premises to anyone he or she chooses. The landlord does not have that same freedom if the housing is part of a federally-subsidized complex or the property is privately owned by a landlord who owns more than four units. The landlord can only refuse to rent his premises to a prospective tenant if the landlord has a tangible reason that is non-discriminatory.More... |
| Residential Real Estate Sales -- The Final Walk-Through |
| In connection with a residential real estate sale, it is not uncommon for a buyer to "walk through" the house one or more times before the closing takes place. More... |
| Homeowners' Associations |
| As the name suggests, a homeowners' association is a group of homeowners. Homeowners' associations function within condominiums, co-operatives, and planned neighborhoods.More... |
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