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Vesting the ownership

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 6, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article presents the various vestings for holding title, the ownership rights reflected by the vestings and their termination by any right of survivorship on death of a co-owner. Possession and transfer rights All parcels...

Beneficiary statements and payoff demands on closing

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 6, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article addresses requests on the holder of a trust deed for either a report on the current status of the secured debt or a payoff demand to satisfy the debt and reconvey the trust deed. Confirming loan conditions A...

May 2006 Legislative Watch

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | May 5, 2006 | New Laws, Real Estate |

A look at recently enacted legislation affecting real estate. Unless otherwise noted, all legislation will take effect in January 2007. Changes in continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and agents Amended by...

Quiet title to clear title

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | May 5, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article demonstrates the use of the quiet title action by owners to clear title of unenforceable claims against title, and distinguishes claims from liens. Clearing title of adverse claims On receiving the preliminary title...

Landlord’s right to enter

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | May 5, 2006 | Property Management, Real Estate |

This article addresses resolutions to conflicts between a tenant’s right to privacy within his rented space and the landlord’s need to access the space. Conflict with tenant’s right to privacy Unknown to a...