ft Editorial Staff | firsttuesday Journal

Delivery, acceptance, and validity of deeds

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article sets forth the intent necessary for a deed to be considered an enforceable conveyance which will withstand claims it is void or voidable. Need for delivery, not recording A deed conveying real estate takes effect...

Security deposits and pre-termination inspections

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2006 | Property Management, Real Estate |

This article discusses the different rules for residential and nonresidential landlords who receive and refund security deposits, and the residential tenant’s right to a pre-termination inspection. Requirements for residential...

Prepayment penalties for tax sake

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article sets forth the maximum prepayment penalties available to carryback sellers and suggests the enforceable prepayment penalty as a substitute for contentious loan lock-in provisions. A 30% bonus for the seller A seller...

Exclusive authorization to locate space

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 4, 2006 | Property Management, Real Estate |

This article discusses the benefits enjoyed by a broker and a prospective nonresidential tenant when the tenant employs the broker to locate space under an exclusive authorization listing. A broker and his nonresidential tenant...

The real estate exists

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 3, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article reviews the physical aspects of real estate, the many legal interests which can be held in the real estate, and the use of real estate interests. Physical and legal aspects To most, the term property means a...