Browsing: Property Law

The Homeowners Association (HOA) statute, Section 720.303, governs the process of restricting parking on private property. Homeowners and tenants are…

The Mechanic’s Lien statute, governed by 42 U.S.C. § 9601, provides a framework for contractors and suppliers to secure payment for work performed on…

The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, Section 41411, allows tenants to break a lease due to domestic violence. This law affects…

The concept of adverse possession is governed by state laws, which vary significantly, but the federal statute 28 U.S.C. § 1332 allows for federal…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3604, prohibits discriminatory practices in housing, affecting homeowners and tenants nationwide. The statute…

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Section 9-501 governs the filing of a lis pendens, which affects property owners and buyers. This law applies to…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, prohibits landlords from evicting tenants based on discriminatory reasons. Homeowners and tenants are…

The Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, governs landlord-tenant relationships, including the issue of carpet replacement. Homeowners and tenants are…

The Georgia Homestead Exemption is governed by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40, which provides a reduction in property taxes for eligible homeowners. This…

California’s Proposition 13, enacted in 1978, limits the growth of property tax assessments to 2% per year, affecting homeowners and businesses…