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The Common Payment Schedule For A New Construction Home
If you are looking to build a new home, it is good to understand the standard payment schedule for new home construction. The payment schedule can vary from builder to builder. Most contractors for the new construction of a home will require at least 10 to 20% upfront and then the rest in installments. We…
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How To Tell If A Deed Is Joint Tenancy?
If you are buying a piece of property or real estate, it is good to understand whether the property is a joint tenancy. You must look at the deed to tell if a property is a joint tenancy. If there are two or more names on the deed, then the property and deed are a…
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How Do You Remove Someone From A Tenancy Agreement?
If you are a tenant or landlord, you may want to know how to remove someone from a tenancy agreement. Only a landlord can remove someone from a tenancy agreement. But as long as someone has signed a legal tenancy agreement, removing them without any cause or reason can be challenging. Landlords and tenants have…
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Tenant Renting Without Agreement? Is It Legal?
Understanding if you can legally rent a place without a signed rental agreement is good. Knowing and understanding your legal rights is essential when renting a building or property. A tenant can rent a property without a rental agreement; there is nothing illegal about renting a property without a contract or agreement. Legally is not…
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Guide To Tenants By Entirety In Real Estate
Tenant By Entirety. are a legal term that states will use for married couples. Even though they have some similarities, there are some differences between the two terms. The Tenant By Entirety. is a way that legally married spouses can jointly own a property. Not all states allow Tenant By Entirety for real estate. Under…
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Stuck In A New Build Contract, Can I Get Out?
When buying a new house or building, some may feel buyer’s remorse or feel that the deal they signed is not really what they want. So, what do you do to get out of a new-build contract? By signing a contract for a new build, you have signed a legally binding contract. As the contract…
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Does A New Contract Void An Old One?
Contractual law is a stringent part of the legal process. When someone enters a contract, they want to ensure that it does not become voidable, especially when money is involved. This is especially true with real estate contracts. A new contract will not automatically void an old one. It will depend upon what the terms…
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What Is Joint Tenancy In Property Transactions?
If you want to purchase property with another person, one of your options is to have a Joint Tenancy agreement for your property transactions. A Joint Tenancy in a property transaction is when all parties in Joint Tenancy have equal shares and obligations for the property. One of the unique aspects of the Joint Tenancy…
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What Is A Joint Tenancy, And How Can It Be Terminated?
A Joint Tenancy is a part of real estate law and property ownership. There are specific aspects of a Joint Tenancy that need to be understood. A Joint Tenancy is where two or more people equally join and hold obligations to a property. An aspect of a Joint Tenancy is the right of survivorship. If…