Real Estate Law

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Revision as of 11:06, 30 December 2009

Contents

Introduction

Definition

Real estate law is the name given to the branch of civil law that covers rights to possess, use, and enjoy land and the permanent manmade additions attached to it. This includes the capacity to hold interests in real property, permissible interests in real property, relations between owners, relations between owners and the community, landlord and tenant relations, the transfer of interests in real property, and real property financing, including deeds and mortgages. Real estate transactions, such as purchases, sales, and leases, are governed by a wide body of federal and state law, and the requirements established by state law often differ from state to state. (Reference: Lawyers.com)

Key Topics

  • Commercial Leasing
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Neighbors and Pets
  • Residential Real Estate

Major Legislation

Real Estate Law varies from state to state. Please visit Lawyers.com to find out more about your state's law.

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Research This Topic in LexisNexis Congressional

LexisNexis Congressional provides fast and easy access to information produced by the U.S. Congress on a variety of topics. Here are some examples of search terms to use to find real estate law-related documents.

  • Discrimination in housing
  • Discrimination in mortgage loans
  • Housing regulation
  • Property
  • Real estate business
  • Real estate investment trusts
  • Real estate settlement costs

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Sample Table

Here are some examples of search terms to use to find real estate law related tables within LexisNexis™ Statistical SearchTables:

  • "Property"
  • "Property and casualty insurance"
  • "Property condemnation"
  • "Land use"
  • "Property crimes"
  • "Property damage and loss"
  • "Property tax"
  • "Property value"
  • "Real estate business"
  • "Landlord-tenant relations"
  • "Consumer protection"
  • "Housing condition and occupancy"
  • "Rent"

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