The Historic Homeowner -- Federal Laws of Interest

On the federal level, the subject of historic preservation is governed by numerous laws, including the Antiquities Act of 1906, the Historic Sites Act of 1935, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978, and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, to name a few.

What If My Lawyer Gives Me Bad Advice on a Real Estate Transaction?

Hopefully, you will be completely satisfied with the services provided by your lawyer. If, however, you have a dispute with your lawyer, talk with your lawyer directly and try to work it out. Often misunderstandings or miscommunications can be resolved between you and your lawyer.

The Cooperative Form of Ownership

Under a cooperative form of ownership, a home buyer typically does not obtain title to a particular unit. Instead, title to all of the units in the cooperative is held by a corporation. A home buyer purchases shares of stock in the corporation. Instead of a deed, the home buyer receives a lease for the particular unit.

Liability for Dog Bites

There are two different bases on which a dog owner may be liable for injuries inflicted by a dog.

Dog Law -- No-Pets Clauses in Residential Real Estate Leases

In residential real estate leases, it is not uncommon to find some type of pet restriction. Some leases contain a standard "no-pets" clause, which prohibits tenants from keeping any pets whatsoever on the leased premises. Other leases contain variations, such as restrictions on the size of a pet a tenant may keep or on the number of pets a tenant may keep.