| Negligent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present situations in which negligent misrepresentation can occur. Negligent misrepresentation, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. More... |
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| The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act |
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| In the year 1980, the United States Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLA is a remedial statute designed to protect and preserve public health and the environment. Courts have construed it broadly in order to effectuate its purpose. More... |
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| Contingency Clauses in Real Estate Contracts |
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| In the context of real estate transactions, buyers and sellers agree to contingencies. A contingency is a clause in a contract that allows a party to escape his or her obligations under the contract in the event that certain conditions are not met. More... |
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| Judgment Liens and Other Types of Liens against Real Property |
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| Most agreements for the sale of real estate contain a clause that requires the seller to convey "marketable title" or "merchantable title" to the buyer. In essence, "marketable title" refers to a title free of encumbrances. A lien is an encumbrance upon real property, and the existence of a lien on real property renders the title unmarketable. More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner -- Historic Designations |
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| It is important to us to remember our history by preserving the past. Historic designations on the federal, state, and local levels serve as an important mechanism for identifying our historic resources. More... |
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