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Who Should Pay Property Tax, Tenant Or Landlord?
It is good to understand if you need to pay the property tax if you rent a property. A landlord has a legal burden to pay the property tax and not the tenant. Most landlords will include the property tax cost within their rental amount. There are also several other things that tenants should not…
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3 Types Of Real Estate Ownership Explained
In Real Estate, there are three main ways that property can be owned. If you are an owner of a property, you need to understand these three significant ways to hold property ownership. The three property ownership types include that one owner owns the property. The second type is a property co-owned by several or…
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Does A Sewer Utility Easement Affect Property Value?
Easements, particularly a Utility Easement, is essential to understand if you purchase a piece of property. A sewer utility easement should not affect the value of your property as long as the easement is not highly limiting. Most utility easements do not hurt a property’s value. Utility easements are set up for the good of…
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Is A Realtor Allowed To Enter Your Home Uninvited?
When you hire a realtor to sell your home, you will often give them a key to allow them to enter the property and show it to others when you are not home. A realtor cannot access your home without your permission or uninvited. When working with a realtor, you need to give them reasonable…
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Is A Real Estate Contract Valid Without Earnest Money?
When most people sign a real estate contract, they will have a clause that they need to pay some earnest money. Usually, the amount outlined in the contract must be paid within the allotted time stipulated in the contract. A real estate contract is still binding even if the earnest money is not paid. A…
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What Does A Property Title Look Like?
Purchasing real estate can be an extremely complex process. There are many legal aspects to a purchase of a property. A property title is not a document; it is your right as an owner. The property deed is a legal document stating that your property title or rights have been transferred to you. How the…
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What Happens If You Build On An Easement?
Easements are a standard legal instrument on many types of land. If you own land and property, it is good to understand if there is an easement on your property. Usually, you can build on an easement as long as it does not interfere with the easement’s purpose. You should seek permission from the person…
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What Is The Difference Between Personal And Private Property?
When people hear the term personal and private property, there can be a bit of confusion. Even though they may seem to be similar, there are some unique differences. Under the law, personal property is defined as anything which can be moved. In other words, a car would be considered your personal property. On the…
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Who Can Enter Your Property Without Permission?
When you own real estate property, one of your legal rights is that you can decide who can come or not come into your property. Government agencies such as the police can enter your property without permission. If you are a renter, your landlord can enter your property as stated in the rental contract. Other…