| Liability for Dog Bites |
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| There are two different bases on which a dog owner may be liable for injuries inflicted by a dog. More... |
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| Real Estate Broker and Agent -- Definitions and Licensing |
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| Real estate agents are sales persons who usually work for a broker in exchange for a portion of the commission earned by the agent on a sale or purchase of real estate. Brokers usually work out of an independent business and arrange for sales of real estate. More... |
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| Fences -- Livestock |
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| Nearly every state and/or locality has a law with regard to fences and livestock. Generally speaking, the laws fall into two categories: open range and closed range. As the matter is governed by state law and local ordinances, the applicable law should be consulted for further details. More... |
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| Disclosure of Material Facts and Hidden Defects |
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| When a buyer is looking for a dream home, the last thing he or she expects to find is a material defect that will change the dream into a nightmare. To avoid that scenario, a real estate agent has an obligation to make a full and timely disclosure of all known facts that are relevant or material to the condition and characteristics of the property under consideration. More... |
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| Title Insurance |
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| By the terms of a real estate contract, a seller agrees to convey clear title to a buyer. As a condition of being approved for a mortgage to buy the property, the buyer's lender usually requires the buyer to purchase a lender's insurance policy, which is paid for when the real estate transaction closes. Every closing is conditioned on proof of the seller's ability to convey clear title, the release of prior encumbrances, and the ability of the buyer's lender to have a superior interest in the property to be conveyed. More... |
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