Real Estate & Property Law

Builders Instituting Lender Liability Lawsuits
The Wall Street Journal reports that the "love affair" between lenders and builders that existed during the housing boom is over, and the lender liability lawsuits that characterized the real-estate downturn in the early 1990s are making a comeback...

Is China Going Green, Part XV -- Environmental Liability Clarified: Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
Very important article in today's China Daily, entitled, "Government targets land pollution to ensure food security...

Did Lenders Anticipate a Bailout if Loans Soured?
Before policymakers undertake more bailouts arising out the subprime mortgage crisis, policymakers should ask the classic question: what did subprime lenders know and when did they know it? While much remains unclear about the crisis, considerable evidence suggests that at...

NJ Municipalities May Not Require Developer Set-Asides or Fees for Common Open Space or Recreational Lands for Non-PUD Projects
The New Jersey Shore Builders Association challenged amendments to the zoning code of Jackson Township, and the Builders League of South Jersey challenged amendments to the zoning code of Egg Harbor Township...

Maloy's America's Supreme Court: An Unfinished Symphony
America's Supreme Court: An Unfinished Symphony by Richard, H.W. Maloy List Price: $39...

Refusing to be Afraid
Bruce Schneier links to a campaign that wants people to tell politicians to stop being afraid...

Did I harass someone?
Oh, yes. This can be taken in as so many things, especially since you had testif...

Will my Criminal Record prevent me from naturalizing or getting a Green Card?
A Lawful Permanent Resident can apply for United States citizenship after 5 year...

Bar issues include constant trash in front of my business, left over open containers of alcohol and broken beer bottles in parking lot. Overnight parking in front of my business from bar customers who drank too much and
Find out about city ordinances. Talk to them and see how they can help; be court...

My exwife got a judgement aganst me. years latter i remarried and bought a home i told my new wife that I was not sure about owning real property so soon . our realtor told us I could file a quick claim deed. i sign it t
A quick claim deed has "No warranties" to anything. Your real estate a...

How to prove child support payments were sent by US Mail?
Your best bet is to send the checks via certified mail return receipt requested....

Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Filed Against Nevada Home Builders
Chinese Drywall Lawsuit Filed Against Nevada Home Builders

Lenders Fined
Ryland Group Inc. settles $370,000 questionable lending suit.

Loan Backers
Mortgage Lenders Network pays $855,000 bankruptcy settlement for unfunded mortgages.

Steelworker's Death
Prost Builders Inc. and Pro Building Solutions Inc. agree to $335,000 settlement after employee falls to his death.

Environmental Pollution
Asarco LLC pays $14 million for contamination settlements.

Emerson Power, BorgWarner, Burns Int.
Face Environmental Class Action