Residential Legal Guides (45 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Federal and state laws govern residential real estate transactions.
9 of 24 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential about 1 year ago.

Written by Shaun K. Boss
There are many steps in the process of selling residential real estate. This summary is intended to highlight the major components of a real estate sale.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Christopher R. Minelli
In recent years it has been less common for lawyers to participate in residential real estate transactions. Part of this change is due to the standardization of real estate transactions and the desire to keep costs low. This legal guide will analyze the trend in leaving the lawyer out of the deal.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 3 months ago.

Written by Luigi Rosabianca
This memorandum is provided to you as a courtesy to provide some basic information as to the standard procedures and processes of the residential real property purchase, particularly in Manhattan, and to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Posted in Residential 9 days ago. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Frank S Hong
The Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RTLA) applies to residential leases.
27 of 35 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Kevin M. Veler
As of July 2008, all Residential and General Contractors need to have a license issued by the state of Georgia. There are a number of contractors that do NOT need to be licensed. A business license from a local county jurisdiction IS NOT a contractor's license.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Kevin M. Veler
As of July 1, 2008, Residential and General Contractors must be licensed by the State of Georgia if the project exceeds $2500. NOTE: Not ALL contractors are required to be licensed. Generally those working building and remodeling structures must be licensed but there are important exception.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Licensing about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

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 in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Chad William Koplien
This guide will summarize some of the recent Wisconsin court cases affecting the construction and residential real estate industry.
6 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. 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 in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Wisconsin

Written by Michael Ian Werner
In Pennsylvania, The Landlord Tenant Act sets forth the rules that a landlord must follow when handling tenants’ residential security deposits. The following is a summary of those rules.
8 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Edward Jay Kinberg
Under Florida law there are certain items that must be in every residential construction contract. Failure to comply with these requriements can result in substantial administrative fines.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Contracts / Agreements 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by James Lawrence Studt
This guide is intended to instruct residential landlords in Washington state on how to take the initial step towards evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent. This guide does not apply to subsidized housing, mobile home evictions or commercial evictions.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Barry Benjamin Kreisler
This guide covers the rules set forth in Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance for the handling of security deposits. It also describes the penalties for failing to comply.
Posted in Landlord / Tenant 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Chicago, IL

Written by Barry Benjamin Kreisler
This Guide covers selected issues as to obligations of Chicago residential landlords regarding the condition of the apartments they rent, under Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Chicago, IL

Written by Melissa A Juarez
Two Major RESPA changes from the federal government will take effect this year and next year on all residential transactions. These changes were designed to help consumers understand settlement costs and prevent price discrepancies between the draft GFE and the HUD-1 at closing.
Posted in Real Estate 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Ahmad Tayseer Sulaiman
This is the most commonly asked question. Often Clients are overcome by fear. Instead of searching for solutions they are so paralyzed by fear that all they want to know is how long they have until they will be evicted from their home. Each case is different but there is a general timeline.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Jonathan H Levy
Do not assume buying property in The Bahamas is the same as United States, it is different and just as safe if you take care. The legal system is based on English law. US citizens may own property, including beachfront, and can qualify for legal residence based on property ownership
2 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate 6 months ago.

Written by Maria Isabel Barbosa
Before you rent that house, condo or even just a room, protect yourself with some basic steps.
Posted in Landlord / Tenant 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
This is a quick summary of the types of tenancies defined under Florida Statutes.
Posted in Real Estate 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal