| Deceit in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present opportunities for deceit. Deceit, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. More... |
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| Eminent Domain/Condemnation |
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| Eminent Domain is the right that a governmental entity has to take private property and to use it for public purposes. More... |
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| Tangible and Intangible Property |
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| Property is an external thing that can be owned or possessed. Property can be divided into two categories: tangible and intangible. The word tangible refers to something that has a definable physical form that can be felt or touched. The word intangible refers to something that cannot be perceived by the senses.
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| Disputes between Landlords and Tenants |
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| A wide variety of disputes can arise between a landlord and a tenant. The nature of the dispute can be large or small. For instance, the dispute can relate to the responsibility for a minor repair to the leased premises. In other circumstances, however, the disputes can involve thousands of dollars.
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| Preparation for Construction Claims |
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| Construction claims are so prevalent and diverse that preparation for the inevitable should be a part of each contractor's normal business routine. Though the source and nature of each claim is not known, contractors do know when the performance of their work is impacted or when events, circumstances, or situations arise that are outside the realm of the contractual provisions contemplated by the parties. In these instances, the contractor should collect any pertinent information and documentation that would support its actions or assist in the defense of any potential claims. More... |
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