| Boundary Fences and Disputes between Neighbors |
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| Most people hope to live harmoniously with their neighbors. Sometimes, however, disputes arise due to varying lifestyles.More... |
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| Impact Fees |
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| ABC Construction Corp. sought a permit to begin construction of 25 residences in the Southwell Hills Community, located in the County of Rockland. The development is situated in a neighborhood full of older houses. The local government authority conditioned the issuance of its building permit upon payment by ABC of certain impact fees.More... |
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| Home Inspection |
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| Often when a home buyer enters into an agreement of sale for the purchase of a home, the agreement contains a provision which entitles to home buyer to a home inspection. The home buyer's right to a home inspection is determined by the terms of the parties' agreement of sale.More... |
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| Water Damage -- When a Property Owner Is Liable to a Neighbor |
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| The issue of a property owner's liability for water damage is largely a matter of state law. However, a property owner is not liable for things he or she cannot control.More... |
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| Tangible and Intangible Property |
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| Property is an external thing that can be owned or possessed. Property can be divided into two categories: tangible and intangible. The word tangible refers to something that has a definable physical form that can be felt or touched. The word intangible refers to something that cannot be perceived by the senses.
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