Real Estate Law

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the lives and businesses of countless people. Here in the United States, programs have been implemented to provide at least some temporary aid and assistance for homeowners and tenants who have lost their jobs…

Buying a home is decidedly an exciting yet daunting experience. Whenever you are involved in a purchase of real property, there is always a lot to do and plenty that you will need to educate yourself about. One aspect of…

Until recently, unless you were drafting a contract or were a party about to sign a contract, you probably never even heard of “force majeure.” Now it seems like it is the “word du jure.” Everyone’s talking about it. Why?…

In normal times (that would be before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic), home foreclosures in Georgia move very quickly. The Foreclosure Process in Georgia. Basically, there are 4 steps in Georgia’s foreclosure process: Service of the 30-day Notice of Intent to…

After speeding and drunk driving, what is the third leading cause of deaths in car crashes across America? Give up? It’s distracted driving. According to the AAA, car crashes caused by distracted driving have become a national epidemic. (Not a…

When you own property, it is important to understand a little bit about title and real estate. In today’s post, we will take a brief look at “joint tenancy” and why it is important that you understand how you hold…

Climate change is not only affecting our weather, it is impacting property rights. Climate Change, Property, and Claims. Climate change is causing more, and more frequent, severe weather episodes such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes. It is also causing rises…

In 2005, the United States Supreme Court decided the landmark case of Kelo v. New London.  In a 5-4 decision delivered by Justice Stevens, the Supreme Court ruled that the government’s seizure and transfer of private property to a private…