Real Property
The term “real estate” generally refers to ownership or use of land. The Real Property section of FindLaw’s Corporate Counsel Center provides information on matters such as asset protection during a lawsuit, security interests in investment properties, and information on the historical tension between two competing forces: the need for new housing as the population grows, and the scarcity of adequate water supplies in many of the places where new communities are emerging. Understanding general real estate issues facing your business is of great importance for corporate counsel, regardless of the company’s specific industry. Read more about these and other subjects under Business Operations.
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Real Property Articles
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Security Deposit Concerns for the Thoughtful Tenant
FindLaw's discussion of security deposits and how policies are drafted for how that deposit is utilized and/or returned to the tenant.
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Failure to Disclose Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Residential Housing May Result in Civil Penalties
FindLaw's discussion of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s filing of civil penalty complaints against landlords, real estate firms, and other government agencies for failing to comply with the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule for lead contamination.
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Buyer’s Exercise of Right of First Refusal Need not be Identical to Terms of Competing Purchase Offer
FindLaw's discussion of the "right of first refusal," a contractual right on the part of a potential buyer to purchase real property within a specified period of time after another potential purchaser submits a purchase offer.
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The Issue of Forseeability and A Proprietor’s Responsibility for the Unanticipated Criminal Acts Of Others
FindLaw's discussion of torts and criminal acts committed by third-parties while on the property of another.
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Addressing Toxic Mold Risks in Retail and Commercial Property Transactions
FindLaw's primer on the legal issues involved with mold contamination, particularly when properties change hands.
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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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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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