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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...

Preparation for Construction Claims

Construction claims are so prevalent and diverse that preparation for the inevitable should be a part of each contractor's normal business routine. Though the source and nature of each claim is not known, contractors do...

Security Deposits

What Is a Security Deposit?

Very often, when a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease agreement, the landlord requires the tenant to make some type of payment to the landlord in addition to the first month's...

The Historic Homeowner -- State and Local Preservation Laws

The issue of historic preservation is governed by myriad federal, state and local laws. Generally speaking, the purpose of preservation laws is to encourage the recognition of historic resources, as well as the preservation of those resources. On...

Title Examinations

Al just found out that the offer he submitted to purchase his dream house was accepted by the seller. Al has begun working out the details of his mortgage loan with his lender. The lender advised him that a title examination is...