| Trees and Fallen Fruit |
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| Generally speaking, the location of the trunk of a tree determines who owns the tree. While the law is somewhat unclear, it appears that the property owner who owns a fruit or nut tree also owns any fruits or nuts that grow from the tree. Furthermore, it appears that the property owner who owns a fruit or nut tree also has the right to collect fruits or nuts that fall on neighboring property. More... |
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| Square Footage of a Home |
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| In almost every sale listing for a home, there is some indication of the square footage of the home. How is the square footage of a home determined? More... |
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| Deceit in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present opportunities for deceit. Deceit, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. 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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| Home Inspections |
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| Often when a homebuyer enters into an agreement of sale for the purchase of a home, the agreement contains a provision which entitles to homebuyer to a home inspection. The homebuyer's right to a home inspection is determined by the terms of the parties' agreement of sale. Certainly, purchasing a home is a significant financial transaction. A home inspection can be crucial to the homebuyer's understanding of the condition of the home, as well as the necessity of any repairs. More... |
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