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“Encroachment” is a real estate term that refers to one property owner essentially “invading” the space of another. The best way to understand the term is to envision a line in the sand. On one side of the line lies your property, while on the other lies your...
When a seller accepts your offer on his or her home, it is not just a big deal for you — it is also a big deal for the seller. If you back out, the seller is likely to be just as upset as you would be to lose the contract. In fact, a seller may become upset enough to...
When purchasing land to construct a building, there is a lot that you have to prepare for. Not only do you have to prepare for the construction, but you have to prepare for the purchase of the land. U.S. News warns that there are mistakes many real estate investors...
When buying real estate, the contract becomes incredibly important. You will use the contract to draft agreements about what the seller’s responsibilities are. For example, you may have the seller agree to clean up the garage prior to the sale. However, AJC explains...
Landlords must follow specific procedures to legally evict tenants in Georgia. Both landlords and tenants should understand their rights and responsibilities in this situation. Review the process of legal eviction in Georgia when facing rental property issues. ...
If landlords are unhappy with their tenants, they may want the renters to move on to a different property. However, if there is a lease or rental agreement, a landlord cannot just kick out tenants for no reason. If there is a justified reason, the landlord my evict...
It is very difficult for anybody to challenge a will. Generally speaking, the courts are reluctant to try and change somebody’s final wishes, given that the person in question is no longer around to speak for himself or herself. In fact, about 99% of all wills go...
Once a person buys a property, he or she has limited rights to hold the seller accountable for anything wrong with the property. In Georgia, this includes some disclosures the seller may not have made. According to the Georgia House of Representatives, there is no...
It is almost time for you to close on a home in Georgia, but you worry the seller failed to disclose a problem with the property. What does the seller have a legal obligation to tell you regarding the home? Forbes lists items home sellers have to disclose to...
When you purchase a brand-new home, you expect everything to be perfect. After all, modern construction should be durable and last for generations. Unfortunately, sometimes defective construction can impact your enjoyment of the property. Consider taking legal action...
