Our Blogs
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Can You Legally Ban Someone From Your Property?
When you own real estate property, you have legal rights that are attached to that property. If you dislike someone, you can tell them they cannot enter your property. You can legally ban someone from your property as it is your private property. You should take specific steps to ban someone from your property legally;…
-
When Are A House And Its Property Considered A “Compound”?
When you have a home, many people want to know when a home is considered to be on a compound or what makes a real estate compound. A real estate compound exists of multiple dwellings on a single property or adjacent plots of land. Compounds often consist of families buying land together or building several…
-
What Is A Trespassing Warrant?
When someone is entering your property without your permission, you may want to stop them from coming onto your property. There are several ways that you can do this. A Trespass Warrant is issued with the court, also known as a No Trespass Order. The order is to prohibit someone from entering private property. Those…
-
Can You Legally Live In A Commercial Property?
With real estate prices rising worldwide, particularly in the United States, many people working long hours want to know if they can move into their commercial property. The answer to that question is not always easy to answer. You cannot live in a property that is zoned as a commercial property. Zoning laws in places…
-
Can I Kick A Cop Off My Property?
When you are a property owner, you certainly have rights to your property. Generally, one of those rights is to decide who can or cannot enter your property. If the police enter your property without your permission, you can ask them to leave it. But if the police have a warrant or feel there are…
-
How Much Do Realtors Charge To Find A Rental?
If you are looking to rent a property and are working with a realtor, the realtor will usually charge a fee to help find you a rental. Most realtors will charge one month’s rent for the property they help you find. This, of course, could be higher or lower depending upon the rental real estate…