| Title Examinations |
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| Al just found out that the offer he submitted to purchase his dream house was accepted by the seller. Al has begun working out the details of his mortgage loan with his lender. The lender advised him that a title examination is required as a part of the closing process.
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| Inspections and Punch Lists |
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| When a buyer works with a builder to plan the construction of a new home, the buyer will have an opportunity to look at models, drawings, plans and specifications. The combination of these documents gives the buyer a general idea of what the home will eventually look like. As the construction progresses, the idea takes form; however, until the process is complete and the buyer has actually walked through the completed structure, the buyer has no idea whether everything has been completed as imagined and in a workmanlike manner. 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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| Restrictive Covenants |
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| Restrictive covenants are deed provisions that set forth a unique set of rules applicable to given properties. Often the original builder or developer implements the restrictive covenants when a neighborhood is first developed. Generally speaking, the purpose of restrictive covenants is to ensure a standardized appearance for a specific area. Another purpose of restrictive covenants is to control specified activities within the area. More... |
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| The Statute of Frauds |
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| A "statute of frauds" refers to a statute that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by all parties in order to be enforceable. The matter is largely one of state law and state law varies from state to state. More... |
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