Browsing: Property Law

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, governs eviction for having too many guests, affecting homeowners and tenants nationwide. The statute applies…

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) of 1974, 12 U.S.C. § 2601, governs real estate closing costs, affecting homeowners and buyers. The…

The federal statute 42 U.S.C. § 12101 governs property line disputes, including fence construction, affecting homeowners and tenants nationwide. The…

The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) governs lease agreements, allowing tenants to break a lease under specific conditions. This…

The Uniform Boundary Disputes Resolution Act, Section 3, governs property boundary disputes, affecting homeowners and tenants nationwide. This…

The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) governs the return of security deposits, allowing landlords to keep deposits under certain…

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, Section 121, provides property tax exemptions for certain homeowners. This exemption affects homeowners who have…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, governs eviction rules, including winter evictions. Homeowners and tenants are affected by this federal law,…

Tenants can withhold rent for repairs under the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, which governs housing standards nationwide. This law affects…

The New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, Section 302, regulates landlord-tenant relationships and requires landlords to maintain a safe and…