Property Law

Insurance company sentenced to return the contributions of a housing cooperative

July 29, 2013

The Supreme Court  in Spain sentenced an insurance company to return the contributions of a housing cooperative that will not be built The Plenary session of the First Chamber of the Supreme Court resolved an appeal to the return to the Cooperative of amounts given for housing development. The First Chamber of the Supreme Court, meeting […]

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A Look at Armory v. Delamirie (1722)

July 18, 2013

In the year 1722 a young chimney sweep found a ring containing several jewels while on a job at a private residence. He immediately took the ring to the most well regarded gold smith in London and requested an appraisal of its monetary value. The apprentice agreed and took the ring in the back of […]

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Commercial Premises Accidents: Who is Liable and How to File a Claim

July 16, 2013

You probably have every confidence in your safety when you go out in public. You assume that the stores and malls at which you shop, the government buildings that you frequent, and the restaurants in which you dine take every precaution to ensure that you will be safe and protected. However, this assumption is actually […]

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Summer Pool Parties: How to Liability-Proof Your Back Yard

July 9, 2013

Summer time is filled with outdoor activities, including the infamous “pool party.” There are probably few things more entertaining to do during in summer than invite a bunch of friends over for swimming and a BBQ. For many, the summer pool party has become tradition. Safety First It is always important to remember that as […]

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How to Manage Your Inheritances

June 15, 2013

Managing an inheritance is an extremely important duty, and it’s also one that people fail at doing routinely. Managing an inheritance, especially one that is not expected or very large, can be difficult, even for people that have a background in finances or investing. The most important thing to do is to keep calm and […]

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The Housing Market Rebound: Will it Last?

June 5, 2013

Analysts across the board agree that the dismal downward spiral of the United States housing market finally reached bottom in early 2012. Since then, average home prices have risen nearly 8 percent, according to Forbes Magazine. While the housing market has irrevocably changed since the recession, the general consensus is that it’s now turned a […]

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How Bankruptcy can Keep You from Losing Your Home

May 23, 2013

(U. S. Property Law and generally) Distressed homeowners facing foreclosure should be aware that there is a way to stop foreclosure, restructure debt, and regain control of your finances. No, it is not a get-rich-quick scheme, it is called reorganizational bankruptcy. More commonly known as Chapter 13 bankruptcy, this type of legal filing allows home […]

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What Are Enforcement Notices and How do they Work?

May 2, 2013

Enforcement notices are issued for a variety of reasons in the UK – and for almost any scale of development from small domestic to large corporate schemes. As the name suggests, they are forceful actions taken upon an individual or company for anything ranging from breaches in planning permission to carrying out work without prior […]

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How to Help Buyers Understand the Legal Side

April 19, 2013

You’re tired of renting and desire a home to call your own. Luckily, it’s a buyer’s market; renters are itching to cross the thresholds of their newly-purchased homes while prices remain reasonable. However, just because a home’s price tag is economical, it does not mean it’s realistic to assume there’s nothing more to mind. New […]

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How to File Probate in the State of Florida

April 18, 2013

Transferring title of property from a decedent to an heir is a legal process called probate.  If you want to begin the probate procedures, the heir must file probate pleadings with the appropriate court.  Follow these steps to file probate in the state of Florida. Send in the will and certificate of death to the […]

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