Browsing: Property Law

The Fair Housing Act (FHA), 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., prohibits discriminatory practices in housing, affecting homeowners and tenants nationwide. The…

The Real Estate Disclosure Law, governed by Section 12 of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, requires sellers to disclose certain…

The commercial zoning law process is governed by statute 42 USC 5301, which allows for variances and appeals. Homeowners and tenants are affected by…

The Rent Control Law of 1984, also known as the Emergency Tenant Protection Act, governs subletting in New York State, affecting tenants and…

The statute of adverse possession, governed by federal standards and state-specific laws like the 1866 Civil Rights Act, Section 1982, affects…

The Condominium Association Act, Section 718.112, governs the process of condo association disputes. Homeowners in condominium associations are…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., governs landlord-tenant relationships and allows landlords to ban smoking in their apartments under…

The Section 8 housing program is governed by the Housing Choice Voucher Program, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f. This statute affects low-income families, the…

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692, governs debt collection practices, including those related to credit card debt….

The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, also known as Section 702 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act,…