Real Estate Legal Guides (315 found)

Written by Stephen Joseph Padula
This is a primer on perfecting and enforcing construction liens in Florida.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Ian C. White
Florida Statute 83.49(3) states that if the landlord has no reason to impose any claim upon a tenant's security deposit, then the landlord only has 15 days after the tenant vacates to return the deposit. A check should then be sent via certified mail to the tenant's forwarding address, if known.
9 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by David William Ginn
If you are a contractor, material supplier, subcontractor or laborer, here is how to record a Mechanics' Lien in the State of California.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Bari J. Schulman
An attorney is not required, but certainly recommended, to ensure that your home purchase goes smoothly and is an overall pleasant experience.
Posted 12 months ago in Real Estate. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Margery Ellen Golant
There are many laws that regulate all phases of the mortgage lending process. Careful analysis of your mortgage can surprise you; often violations occurred which you may know nothing about, but which can then be utilized to renegotiate your loan or to defend you from foreclosure.
6 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Margery Ellen Golant
There are several Federal laws that regulate banking, mortgage lending and mortgage contracts. There are many instances where banks, mortgage lenders and brokers have not followed these laws, leaving borrowers stuck in problem mortgages. There are often solutions, even if foreclosure has started.
4 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Chad William Koplien
Here is generally how a subcontractor should approach perfecting and filing a construction lien on a single-family residential project.
16 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
Generally, the process of perfecting and filing a construction lien will entail one or more of the following steps. You should consult with an attorney to make sure you know which steps apply to your situation.
11 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
This how-to will provide general considerations for a subcontractor ("sub") intending on filing a construction lien on a commercial project in Wisconsin. The sub should consult with an attorney to ensure the proper requirements are complied with.
11 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
Contractors providing home improvement services for owners of existing residential structures should consider the following issues prior to suing an owner for non-payment.
14 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by David William Ginn
Here are the steps you need to take to prepare and file a stop notice on a public works project in California, including some important deadlines you need to know.
27 of 31 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Christopher W. Vaughn-Martel
Whether it is a house, a condo, or a townhouse, our homes are more than just where we live - they are often our largest single asset and our most significant investment.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Real Estate. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Travis Scott Eller
This is a brief description of the eviction process in Washington. The steps necessary and the outcome in a particular case will of course vary. If the tenant wants a day in court the entire process usually takes about three to four weeks. Also, local law may add additional requirements.
18 of 21 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Leslie Valerie Matlaw
Homeseekers: Wondering if you have been discriminated against in your housing search? Are you being required to do something unreasonable? Homeowners, managers, and housing-related service providers: Are you providing equal housing opportunity pursuant to ALL of the laws in your area?
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Real Estate.

Written by Chad William Koplien
In addition to the other guides on my site, this summary will answer some basic questions that you as an owner, subcontractor, contractor or supplier might have regarding construction liens in Wisconsin.
10 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
This guide provides my view of recent litigation trends in the Wisconsin construction industry.
8 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
Use this as a general guide for reviewing your standard form contracts with owners in single family residential construction. The following are the essential clauses that you have to have in these contracts:
11 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
Wisconsin has a hostile environment as it relates to the home improvement industry. If you have read some of my other construction guides you will understand the basis for this tough climate. Here are some tips if you are in this industry.
9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
This guide will help subcontractors ("subs") identify common weasel clauses in General Contractor ("GC") contracts.
26 of 29 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Construction / Development.

Written by James W. McNeilly Jr.
If you are facing a mortgage foreclosure, the time to take action is now. Fortunately for the homeowner in Wisconsin, there are several methods by which it is possible to defend a mortgage foreclosure.
4 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Foreclosure. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin