The Essentials of Real Estate Law for Paralegals

by Slossberg, Lynn T.

• ISBN13: 9781418013929
• ISBN10: 1418013927
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780766803954, 9781133693574
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-10
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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Summary

The Essentials of Real Estate Law, second edition, provides a strong foundation of legal concepts necessary for understanding real estate transactions. This book is appropriate paralegal students as well as real-estate related professionals such as realtors, and title agents looking to gain a better understanding of the various aspects of real estate. Hypothetical cases in the book and the virtual law office on CD-ROM show several scenarios that can provide a better understanding of the legal aspects of real estate, and provide the opportunity to practice on sample cases. Numerous checklists and worksheets that are used in a law office are provided for reference.

Table of Contents

Fundamental Concepts in Real Estate Law

Ethics and Real Property Practice

Basic Principles of Real Estate Law

Categories of Real Estate

Ownership Restrictions

Legal Descriptions of Property

Real Estate Brokers

The Basic Real Estate Contract

Deeds

Liens on Property

Financing

Title Examination and Title Insurance

The Closing: Residential, Commercial and Construction Loan Closings

An Introduction to the Closing

Residential Real Estate Closings

Commercial Real Estate Closings'

Construction Loan Closings

Landlord/Tenant Law

Residential Leases

Commercial Leases

Eviction Procedures

Real Estate Litigation

Overview of Real Estate Litigation

Mortgage Foreclosures

Glossary

Index

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