| Common areas and fees |
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| Disclosures in Residential Real Estate Transactions |
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| One of the biggest decisions in a person's life is the decision to buy real estate. The excitement often associated with the purchase of a new home can be overshadowed by disappointment once the newness wears off and defects become apparent. Generally, the rule of "caveat emptor" -- buyer beware -- requires the buyer to conduct a reasonable inspection of the premises to discover defects and imperfections. More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner -- Historic Designations |
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| It is important to us to remember our history by preserving the past. Historic designations on the federal, state, and local levels serve as an important mechanism for identifying our historic resources. More... |
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| The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act |
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| The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), which can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 9601 et seq., imposes liability on property owners for the cleanup of environmental hazards. Notably, liability accrues under the law even where the property owner was not the cause of the contamination. More... |
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| Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act |
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| In 1968, Congress enacted the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, 15 U.S.C.S. § 1701 (1998). In enacting the law, it was Congress' purpose to eliminate fraud in interstate sales of land. Briefly stated, the law requires certain disclosures in connection with the sale of vacant land. Despite numerous challenges since its enactment, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act has passed constitutional muster.
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