Residential Real Estate - Own / Keep

A lien is a claim against property made by someone in order to secure payment of a debt. The lien makes the property collateral against monies or services owed to another person or entity. ... Read more

Moved into a new home and discovered surprises like leaks, mold, cracks, or other defects? The cost of fixing those problems might not be solely yours to bear. ... Read more

There are different types of boundary disputes, and different approaches to solving them. Cooperation and diplomacy, however, are often the best solutions. ... Read more

Homeowner's coverage pays for only certain types of perils causing damage, and only for certain types of damaged property, up to limits set within your policy. ... Read more

To raise chickens in a residential area, you will need to comply with local ordinances. ... Read more

Legal remedies when co-owners of land can't agree on what to do with it. ... Read more

Zoning ordinances and regulations are laws that control how you can use your property. Cities, counties, townships, and even states, use zoning laws to guide development and shape the commun ... Read more

The mere fact that a fallen tree belonged to your neighbor does not mean that the responsibility for resulting damage is also the neighbor's. ... Read more

Most homeowner's insurance policies won't cover the fixing of problems caused by faulty workmanship. ... Read more

Can your real estate be taken from you? Sometimes the answer is "yes." Eminent domain (or condemnation) is the power of government to take private property for a public use. ... Read more