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Homeowners' Associations

What Is a Homeowners' Association?

As the name suggests, a homeowners' association is a group of homeowners. Homeowners' associations function within condominiums, co-operatives, and planned neighborhoods....

The Fair Housing Act

In 1968, Congress enacted the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The law can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 3601. In its declaration of purpose, Congress stated the following:

It is the policy of the United States to...

Finding a Lawyer for a Real Estate Matter

At some point, nearly everyone needs the services of a lawyer. A transaction involving the sale or purchase of real estate may well be one of those instances. Clearly, such a transaction often involves a significant sum of...

Real Estate Investment Trusts

A real estate investment trust, also known as an REIT, is a type of investment opportunity. More specifically, shares in REITs are considered a type of real estate security. Typically, an REIT is a corporation or a trust that...

Rights and Duties of Co-Tenants

Rights and Duties of Co-Tenants

Co-tenants may own real estate in one of three ways -- as joint tenants, as tenants in common, and as tenants by the entirety. Except for the exclusive rights noted below,...