Adverse possession laws allow people who move onto property and possess it in an open and obvious public manner to potentially acquire title, after a certain amount of time. Click on a state on the map below or select from the list of states below fo...
The doctrine of "adverse possession" is one of the most interesting in the field of real property law. Sometimes referred to as "squatters' rights," adverse possession laws are often cited to settle boundary disputes with neighbors or to provide lega...
What are Homestead Protection Laws? Nearly every state has a homestead protection law, designed to protect individual property owners -- including but not limited to homeowners -- from losing their primary residence during hard times. Small property ...
When someone agrees to rent or lease a property, they sign a lease or rental agreement outlining the terms of the agreement. It is a legally binding contract between the tenant and the landlord that details the rights and responsibilities of each par...
In a residential property rental situation, leases and rental agreements define the respective rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. Choose a link from the list below for state-specific laws related to leases and rental agreements, in...
