Property Law
Landlord-Tenant Law
Introduction Landlord-tenant law governs the relationship between owners of real property (landlords) and those who occupy the property under a rental agreement (tenants). The law has evolved …
Real Estate Transactions
Introduction Real estate transactions are the legal processes by which interests in real property are transferred from one party to another. A typical real estate transaction involves a purchase …
US Property Law
Real and Personal Property US property law draws on the English common law tradition, distinguishing fundamentally between real property (land and interests in land) and personal property (all other …
US Real Property Law — Estates in Land and Future Interests
US real property law, rooted in the English common law tradition, governs the acquisition, use, and transfer of interests in land. The system is characterised by its distinctive taxonomy of estates in …
Zoning and Land Use
Introduction Zoning and land use law governs how property may be used and developed. The law is primarily local, with municipalities exercising their police power to regulate land use for the public …