| Accretion |
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| The term "accretion" refers to the process by which an area of real property is increased due to the gradual deposit of soil from a boundary river, stream, lake, pond, or tidal waters. The legal implications that stem from accretion derive from ancient common law.More... |
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| Credit Insurance and Your Financial Transaction |
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| Quite often, when you apply for any type of loan, you will be asked if you would like to purchase some form of credit insurance. As many of us make purchases on credit with some frequency, it is important to understand the nature of credit insurance, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.More... |
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| Resolution of Disputes with Interstate Household Goods Carriers |
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| When a customer contracts with a mover to transport household goods across state lines, federal law requires that the mover's contract include a provision for arbitration as a method of resolving any disputes that arise. Although the arbitration provision is required, the customer may resort to the court system and is not obligated to first go through the arbitration process.More... |
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| Options to Purchase Real Estate |
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| Briefly stated, an option refers to a party's right to purchase real estate within a specified period of time.
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| The Fair Housing Act |
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| In 1968, Congress enacted the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The law can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 3601.More... |
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