| The Cooperative Form of Ownership |
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| Under a cooperative form of ownership, a home buyer typically does not obtain title to a particular unit. Instead, title to all of the units in the cooperative is held by a corporation. A home buyer purchases shares of stock in the corporation. Instead of a deed, the home buyer receives a lease for the particular unit. More... |
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| Eminent Domain and the Public Use Doctrine |
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| Eminent domain refers to the power of a government entity to take private property. The power can be used by the federal government in the name of a federal agency or a branch of the military services. A state, county, city, village, or town can also use the power of eminent domain to take private property on its own behalf or on behalf of an agency of a governmental entity. In all cases, the governmental entity may only exercise the power of eminent domain, also called condemnation, if it needs the private property for a public use. More... |
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| Dog Law - Landlord Liability for Tenant's Dogs |
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| In residential real estate leases, it is not uncommon to find some type of pet restriction. Generally speaking, such restrictions are legal. 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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| Eminent Domain/Condemnation |
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| Eminent Domain is the right that a governmental entity has to take private property and to use it for public purposes. More... |
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