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The Pros and Cons of a Lease Purchase Agreement

by Mark Weinstein Jun 07, 2022
The Pros and Cons of a Lease Purchase Agreement

If you are looking to buy a home and your credit score is poor or you don’t have adequate funds for a down payment, your financing options may be limited. A lease purchase contract is one alternative that may facilitate a purchase when the buyer cannot secure a mortgage from a lender.

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Acquiring Land Through Adverse Possession

by Mark Weinstein May 23, 2022
Acquiring land Through Adverse Possession

Several legal doctrines permit individuals who do not own title to a specific piece of land to acquire ownership of that land by operation of the law. One such method of land acquisition is adverse possession. The specific laws of adverse possession vary considerably from state to state.

Posted in: Trespass, Nuisance, and Boundary Disputes
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2 Rules of the Right of Redemption in Georgia

by Mark Weinstein May 11, 2022
2 Rules of the Right of Redemption in Georgia

If you have lost your home to foreclosure due to failure to pay property taxes, the most pressing question you probably have is, “Can I get my house back?” If you live in Georgia, to answer that question you need to understand a little bit about the right of redemption.

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Should I Ever Waive an Appraisal Contingency?

by Mark Weinstein Apr 26, 2022
Should I Ever Waive an Appraisal Contingency?

The purchase contract for a home generally includes certain contingencies that must be satisfied for the transaction to be finalized. These contingencies are intended to protect the buyer. If a contingency has not been met, then the buyer can typically exit the contract without a penalty.

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Understanding Georgia’s Nuisance Laws

by Mark Weinstein Mar 23, 2022
Understanding Georgia’s Nuisance Laws

If a barking dog, too many cars on your street, or water runoff from your neighbor’s yard are irking you, you may be wondering if there is anything you can legally do to remove or stop the offending behavior. These situations are regarded as nuisances and the law may protect you in some circumstances.

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Is Georgia an HOA “Super Lien” State?

by Mark Weinstein Feb 23, 2022
Is Georgia an HOA “Super Lien” State?

At least 20 states have adopted some form of HOA “super lien” statute. These statutes give the liens of residential and/or commercial homeowners’ associations priority over earlier recorded liens. Georgia, however, is not an HOA super lien state.

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Overview of the Georgia Property Owners Association Act

by Mark Weinstein Feb 07, 2022
Overview of the Georgia Property Owners Association Act

In Georgia, shared communities have the option to be governed by state regulations that set forth specific policies for the operation of such associations. Established in 1994, the Georgia Property Owners’ Association Act (Act) was developed to grant increased authority to homeowners associations (HOAs).

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A Quick Look at Zoning Laws and Your Property Rights

by Mark Weinstein Jan 05, 2022
A Quick Look at Zoning Laws and Your Property Rights

Owning real estate comes with many rights. Unfortunately, however, not all a property owner’s rights are unfettered. Zoning regulations impose a number of restrictions on a person’s property. Zoning laws can impose many restrictions on how property can be used.

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A Parting of the Ways: General Concepts of a Partition Action in Real Estate Law

by Mark Weinstein Dec 15, 2021
A Parting of the Ways: General Concepts of a Partition Action in Real Estate Law

When a marriage falls apart you get divorced. When business partners fall out, they dissolve the partnership. But what happens when two or more people who own the same piece of property want to split up and go their separate ways? In real estate law, you generally look to the rules of partition.

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Home Buyers Beware: Georgia’s Not-So-Informative Disclosure Laws

by Mark Weinstein Dec 01, 2021
Home Buyers Beware: Georgia’s Not-So-Informative Disclosure Laws.

When you are buying a home, there is so much to think about. You need to know your price range, what you are looking for in a house, and where you want to live. If that’s not enough, you also need to know and understand what your “due diligence” obligations are and why they are important.

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