| As-Is Clauses in Real Estate Sale Contracts |
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| In today's white-hot real estate market, more and more sellers are listing there properties for sale "as is." What does this mean to a prospective buyer? When a seller indicates that a property is being sold "as-is," the seller is essentially offering the property on a take-it or leave-it basis.
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| Estimating the Cost of Interstate Moving Expenses -- The Binding Estimate |
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| Federal law regulates the business of carriers who transport household goods from one state to another. When a homeowner or a tenant enters into a contract with a mover to transport furniture and furnishings out of state, those federal laws and the regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) come into play.More... |
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| Shopping for a Mortgage |
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| For most of us, obtaining a mortgage is a particularly important financial transaction. The costs that are charged by various lenders in connection with mortgages vary widely. It is advisable to comparison shop when looking for a mortgage. Doing so could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.More... |
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| A Landlord's Liability for an Injury Inflicted by a Tenant's Dog |
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| Typically, a landlord cannot be held liable for an injury inflicted by a tenant's dog. In the fact scenario described above, John had no reason to know that Jake's dog would inflict an injury on the construction contractor. Jake may be liable for his dog's actions, but it is unlikely that John would be liable.More... |
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| Rights of a Possessor |
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| At common law, possessors of property who sought to recover possession from a subsequent possessor could bring a suit that alleged a trespass to land or a trespass to chattels. Another form of relief was a suit that alleged conversion. Adherence to the pleading technicalities was critical, but in each case, the possessor had to allege that he or she was the prior possessor. Remedies in these common law actions included the recovery of the items allegedly taken or the ejectment of persons from the possessor's land.More... |
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