| Noisy Neighbors |
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| The regulation of noise from any source is governed by state and local law. Sometimes, the rules governing the rental of leased premises also restrict noise levels. Lastly, the rules governing planned unit developments often set forth prohibitions against unreasonable levels of noise. Protections against noise vary widely and must be consulted individually for further details.More... |
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| Settling Uncertain Boundary Lines |
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| Often property owners do not know the location of the exact boundaries of their property. Unless the property has been surveyed by a professional surveyor, the issue may be unclear. Alternatives are available to help neighbors settle uncertain boundary lines.More... |
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| Marketable Title and How It Is Affected by Liens |
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| A entered into an agreement of sale with B wherein A agreed to purchase certain real estate. Among other items in the agreement, B specifically agreed to convey "marketable title" to A. The title inspection ordered by A revealed numerous liens against the real estate, including tax liens and judgment liens.More... |
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| Mortgage Servicing |
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| Jason just settled on his first home. During the closing Jason received a document that discussed mortgage servicing. In essence, the document indicated that Jason's lender transferred 99.9% of the loans it originated in the last year to another entity. And, just yesterday, Jason received a notice from his lender of its intention to sell his loan. What does all of this mean?More... |
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| Fraud in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions are fraught with opportunities for fraud. In fact, it seems to happen all the time.More... |
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