Jack Gilbert

Housing & Real Estate Real Estate Law Real Estate Transactions

What is escrow?

March 26, 2026

Escrow is a financial arrangement where a neutral third party holds funds or property until the contract’s conditions are met. It reduces risk for both...

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Housing & Real Estate Law Real Estate Law Real Estate Transactions

What is a real estate closing?

March 26, 2026

A real estate closing is the final meeting where ownership transfers and the buyer and seller sign documents and exchange funds, typically 30–60 days after...

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Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Rights

What is intellectual property?

March 26, 2026

Intellectual property is a legal term for creations of the mind protected by law, most commonly grouped into 4 types: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade...

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Landlord and Tenant Property Law Real Estate Law

What is tenancy in common?

March 26, 2026

Tenancy in common is a way for two or more people to own the same property with separate, potentially unequal shares, each of which can...

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Construction Law Property Law Real Estate Law

What is a mechanic’s lien?

March 26, 2026

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim filed against real property to secure payment for unpaid construction labor or materials. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers use...

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Property Law Property Transactions Real Estate Law

What is a quitclaim deed?

March 26, 2026

A quitclaim deed is a legal document that transfers whatever ownership interest the grantor has in real property—if any—without warranties of title. It’s commonly used...

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Legal Documents and Contracts Legal Documents and Procedures Property Law Real Estate Law

What is a warranty deed?

March 26, 2026

A warranty deed is a real estate deed that transfers property and guarantees the seller holds clear title, with legal promises to defend against past...

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Estate Planning Property Law Real Estate Law

What is joint tenancy?

March 26, 2026

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership where each owner has an equal share and, upon one owner’s death, their interest automatically passes to the...

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Lease Agreements Real Estate & Housing Renting & Leasing

What is a lease?

March 26, 2026

A lease is a legally binding contract that lets a tenant use a property for a set term in exchange for rent. It spells out...

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Eviction Defense Eviction Process Landlord Tenant Law

What is an eviction?

March 26, 2026

An eviction is the legal process a landlord uses to remove a tenant after a lease violation or other lawful reason, typically through a court...

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Eviction Process Landlord Tenant Law Tenant Rights

What is unlawful detainer?

March 26, 2026

Unlawful detainer is a legal eviction lawsuit a landlord files to regain possession of a rental property after a tenant stays past the lease term...

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Legal Documents Property Law Real Estate Law

What is a lis pendens?

March 26, 2026

A lis pendens is a recorded public notice that a lawsuit may affect title to a specific piece of real estate. It alerts buyers and...

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