| Noisy Neighbors |
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| The regulation of noise from any source is governed by state and local law. Sometimes, the rules governing the rental of leased premises also restrict noise levels. Lastly, the rules governing planned unit developments often set forth prohibitions against unreasonable levels of noise. Protections against noise vary widely and must be consulted individually for further details. More... |
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| Finding a Lawyer for a Real Estate Matter |
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| At some point, nearly everyone needs the services of a lawyer. A transaction involving the sale or purchase of real estate may well be one of those instances. More... |
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| Intestate Succession |
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| When a person dies with a will, the person is said to have died "testate." If a person dies without a will, the person is said to have died "intestate." In the case of an intestate person, the law of intestate succession governs the distribution of the person's property following the person's death. More... |
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| Transfers or Assigments of Mortgages |
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| In the real estate finance industry, it is not uncommon for a mortgage loan to be sold one or more times during the life of the loan. When a mortgage lender transfers or assigns its interest in a mortgage loan to another party, some type of written document must be filed to put others on notice of the transfer. More... |
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| Tax Liens |
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| A tax lien is a mechanism that is available to a taxing authority to insure the payment of taxes. With regard to real property, a tax lien may arise when a property owner fails to pay the taxes that are due on a property. A tax lien constitutes a cloud upon the property owner's title to the property. More... |
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