Real Estate Articles
Keeping Real Estate Business Records: The Law in California
Golden State Real Estate Brokers Must Keep Records at Least Four Years
Oct 2, 2007 8:49:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
How long should a property owner, property manager, and/or real estate agent keep business records? A California attorney answers the question from her state's perspective.
Connecticut Landlords Settle Lead-Paint Disclosure Case
174 Units Will Be Made Lead-Safe At A Cost of More than $400,000
Sep 17, 2007 3:40:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
EPA and HUD announced that property owners and managers in New Haven, CT, have agreed to pay a fine for failing to inform tenants that their apartments may contain lead paint. The landlords have also agreed to remediate apartments that contain lead paint.
10 Simple Steps fo Fast Credit Repair
Consumers Follow Plan to Increase FICO Score 100 Points
Sep 6, 2007 12:01:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
Consumers can use time tested techniques to raise their FICO credit scores 100 points and more in a month.
Questions and Answers About 'Section 8' Rental Housing
HUD's Housing Voucher Choice Program -- Must Landlords Offer A Choice?
Aug 29, 2007 12:14:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
A RealTown legal expert answers landlords' questions about The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Choice program, formerly known as "Section 8."
Investors Beware: Foreclosure Evictions Can Be Timely And Costly
RealTown Legal Expert Says, 'Do Your Homework' Before the Sale
Aug 24, 2007 6:31:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
A California legal expert describes each step in the eviction process following the sale of a foreclosure property to an investor.
Questions and Answers About Satellite Dishes and Tenants' Rights
Does a Landlord Have to Permit Tenants to Install Satellite Dishes?
Aug 23, 2007 4:24:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
A RealTown legal expert explains tenants' rights and landlords' responsibilities regarding satellite dishes.
Tips on Screening Applicants for Corporate Rentals
When A Corporation is Signing a Lease, Collect Appropriate Information
Aug 17, 2007 11:19:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
Corporate rentals require specific real estate expertise. RealTown legal experts offer guidance to real estate agents and property managers and written critera and screening techniques.
Questions and Answers for Landlords: Crime, Drugs, and Gangs
What is a Landlord's Responsibility Following Illegal Acts in His Property?
Aug 6, 2007 7:01:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
Property managers and investment owners are faced with perplexing options dealing with criminal behavior. A RealTown legal expert helps sort it out.
Questions and Answers: Can Emancipated Minors Enter Into a Lease?
What Constitutes Adulthood? Chronological Age? Marriage? Military Service?
Jul 30, 2007 9:09:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
What is an emancipated minor? When does a minor have the same rights and privileges as an adult? A RealTown legal expert answers readers' questions.
Good, Bad, and Ugly Ways to Handle Rental Applications
California Legal Experts Field Landlord Questions About Residential Leasing
Jul 26, 2007 9:57:00 AMCategorized in Real Estate Law
Adding tenants to leases, dealing with credit issues, living in high crime areas -- a RealTown legal expert addresses these landlord concerns.




















