Browsing: Property Law

The Miller Act, 40 U.S.C. § 3131, provides a mechanism for contractors to secure payment for work done on federal projects. This statute affects…

The Homestead Exemption is governed by 26 U.S.C. § 163, which allows homeowners to deduct a portion of their mortgage interest payments from their…

The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) governs the lease agreement process, outlining the rights and obligations of landlords and…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, governs landlord responsibilities regarding repairs, safety, and disclosure. This federal statute affects…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, prohibits discrimination in housing-related activities. It affects homeowners, tenants, and landlords across…

The process of landlord rights enforcement is governed by statute 42 U.S.C. § 1981, which allows landlords to enter rental properties under certain…

The Right of First Refusal (ROFR) is governed by Section 3607 of the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and…

Adverse possession is governed by state laws, specifically Section 5 of the Statute of Limitations, which allows individuals to gain title to a…

The Uniform Probate Code, Section 2-206, governs the use of quit claim deeds, which transfer ownership of a property from one party to another. This…

The Rent Control Law, governed by statute 42 USC 1437, regulates rent increases for certain tenants. This law affects homeowners, tenants, and boards…