Property
Property signifies dominion or right of use, control, and disposition which one may lawfully exercise over things, objects, or land. One of the basic dividing lines between property is that between real property and personal property. Generally, the term “real property” refers to land. Land, in its general usage, includes not only the face of the earth but everything of a permanent nature over or under it. This is FindLaw’s collection of Real and Personal Property articles, part of the Business Operations section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
Property
Property Articles
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The Costs of Merger
FindLaw's overview of how to prepare for a law firm merger, with a focus on the transaction itself, interegration, and the impact on revenue.
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The Synthetic Lease: An Introduction and Practice Guide
FindLaw's overview of the synthetic lease and challenges in structuring such leases to comply with evolving accounting requirements.
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Mum’s the Word: Landlord Liability when Providing a Reference for a Former Tenant
You are sitting at your desk when the phone rings. On the line is the landlord or manager of a community which a former tenant of yours has applied to reside in. He wants to know if this applicant was a good tenant. Here is a primer on landlord liability when providing a reference for a former tenant.
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Truth in Leasing for Commercial Trucking Companies and Truck Owners
For both commercial trucking companies and truck owners leasing their vehicles and services, it is important to know the legal basics of lease agreements. Learn more about truth in leasing for commerical trucking companies and truck owners in this article.
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Option Consideration
Have you ever wondered why some contracts contain a provision that states that the purchaser has paid the seller $100 as "Option Consideration?" To understand the reason for including a provision like that in a contract, read this article to learn about option consideration.
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Texas Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Law
The Texas Property Code section which governs the subject defines a "mechanic's lien" as "the lien provided by the Texas Property Code." §53.001. Learn more about the Texas Mechanic's Lien and Bond Claim Law in this article.
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Outline of Summary Ejectment and Tenant Eviction
The following is a brief outline of the procedures necessary for a landlord to evict a tenant. The statutes and caselaw are tenant friendly and it is therefore important for a landlord to follow the statutory procedures precisely. Read on to learn more about summary ejectment and tenant eviction procedures.
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California Mechanics’ Liens and Stop Notices: Remedies You Can Use to Improve Collections
When someone who provides labor, services, equipment or materials to a construction project is not fully paid, he can file suit against the person who failed to pay him. This is called a "Mechanics' Lien." Learn more about stop notices and the remedies you can use to improve collections.
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Lease Stipulated Loss Values: What You Owe if You Wreck the Lessor’s Equipment Under Lease
This article discusses lease termination values and provides a useful platform from which to develop a presentation of stipulated loss values (also known as casualty values). You will learn how to determine what you owe if you wreck the lessor's eqiupment under lease.
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The Unlawful Detainer Process
In order to evict a tenant, you must first correctly fill out and properly serve a termination notice. The most common notices are the " Three Day Pay or Quit" and the "Thirty Day Termination of Tenancy." Learn more about the unlawful detainer process.
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