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Leases: Is there a Difference Between Fixed-Term and Monthly Leases?

State law is what governs the relationship between a landlord and his tenant. To be binding, a lease and all of its terms must be in writing. One of the most important terms in any lease is how long the…

When the Sheriff Comes Calling: A Look at Evictions

Eviction Landlord

In many states a landlord has to follow specific procedures and meet precise deadlines before a tenant can be evicted for failing to pay the rent or for other violations of the lease. Not so in Georgia. Georgia’s Landlord/Tenant Eviction…

A Brief Look at the Warranty of Habitability

Landlord Tenant

Your rental apartment doesn’t have to be a palace. But it does need to meet certain minimum requirements under law for being habitable. What are these requirements and what are they called? Let’s see. Implied Warranty of Habitability Implied into…

2 Examples of Predatory Lending to Look Out For

Mortgage Predatory Lending

Predatory lending encompasses a number of unfair, and often illegal mortgage lending practices. Predatory lending practices take advantage of a borrower’s lack of understanding or knowledge about mortgages and loans, and frequently ignore whether or not the borrower has the…

Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation: What’s the Difference

Condemnation Reverse Condemnation

The Fifth Amendment in the United States Constitution prohibits the government from taking private property for public use “without just compensation.” This clause, known as the “Takings Clause,” is generally referred to as the government’s power of “eminent domain.” Eminent…

What Happens When a Real Estate Agent Breaches His Fiduciary Duties?

Fiduciary Duties Real Estate Law

Have you ever wondered what happens if a real estate agent doesn’t perform as required? What happens if a real estate breaches his duties? Recourse to Law As with other breaches of a contractual duty, if a real estate agent…

What Are the Fiduciary Duties of a Real Estate Agent?

Real Estate Law

There’s more to being a real estate agent than staging homes and holding open houses. In addition to all the day-to-day things that real estate agents must do, they have legal obligations and duties towards their clients. What Is an…

3 Common Reasons for Real Estate Litigation

Litigation

In our litigious society, people can sue over just about anything. In real estate matters, however, there are generally 3 common reasons that people find themselves tangled up in a lawsuit. Common Reasons for Real Estate Litigation 1. Disclosure Problems…

Having a Basic Understanding of These Georgia Foreclosure Laws Can Help Protect You Against Foreclosure Scams

Foreclosure

It is unfortunate but true, that there are many scam artists and unscrupulous people out there who prey on homeowners facing foreclosure. Many of these criminals will make false promises to homeowners facing foreclosure, promising to stop the foreclosure or…

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Leases: Is there a Difference Between Fixed-Term and Monthly Leases?

When the Sheriff Comes Calling: A Look at Evictions

A Brief Look at the Warranty of Habitability

2 Examples of Predatory Lending to Look Out For

Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation: What’s the Difference

What Happens When a Real Estate Agent Breaches His Fiduciary Duties?

What Are the Fiduciary Duties of a Real Estate Agent?

3 Common Reasons for Real Estate Litigation

Having a Basic Understanding of These Georgia Foreclosure Laws Can Help Protect You Against Foreclosure Scams

How Long Does an Easement Last?

Keeping in Shape: Property Interests that Run With the Land

The Statute of Frauds. What is it and When Does it Apply?

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