| Explanation of Mediation |
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| We all hope to live harmoniously with our neighbors. Sometimes, however, disputes arise due to varying lifestyles. One way to resolve disputes is through the use of a form of alternative dispute resolution known as mediation.More... |
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| The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act |
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| The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 9601 et seq., imposes liability on property owners for the cleanup of environmental hazards. Notably, liability accrues under the law even where the property owner was not the cause of the contamination.More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner -- Federal Laws of Interest |
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| On the federal level, the subject of historic preservation is governed by numerous laws, including the Antiquities Act of 1906, the Historic Sites Act of 1935, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978, and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, to name a few. 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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| Mortgages -- Mortgages and Deeds of Trust Distinguished |
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| In connection with real estate financing, sometimes the terms "mortgage" and "deed of trust" are used interchangeably. The two are not the same. In fact, important differences exist.
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