| A Neighbor's Barking Dog |
| The regulation of noise from pets is governed by state and local law. The laws vary widely and must be consulted individually for further details. Generally speaking, however, most localities have laws in place that set forth restrictions as to barking dogs.More... |
| Rights and Duties of Co-Tenants |
| Co-tenants may own real estate in one of three ways -- as joint tenants, as tenants in common, and as tenants by the entirety. Except for the exclusive rights noted below, co-tenants generally have the same rights and duties. More... |
| Trespass |
| An owner of real property, by virtue of the owner's interest in the property, has the right to be free from intrusions upon the property by others. A trespass results from any intentional intrusion upon the property of another. Generally speaking, a property owner's right to prevent such intrusions is absolute.More... |
| Fair Housing Act |
| The Fair Housing ActMore... |
| The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act |
| The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act is the federal law that addresses the health problems that have been associated with the use of lead-based paint in apartments and rental units. The Act and its enforcement regulations apply to rental properties that were built before 1978.More... |








