A homeowners association (HOA) is a private governing body in a planned community that enforces rules and collects mandatory dues from property owners. HOAs are...
A landlord-tenant agreement is a legally binding contract that sets the terms for renting a property, including rent amount, lease length, deposits, and each party’s...
A covenant is a legally binding promise attached to property—typically recorded in the deed—that restricts or requires certain uses by current and future owners. Covenants...
A variance is a zoning-law exception that allows a property owner to deviate from specific code requirements when strict compliance would cause unnecessary hardship. It...
Condemnation is an eminent domain proceeding where a federal, state, or local government can take private property for public use with just compensation under the...
Adverse possession is a property law doctrine that can let a non-owner become the legal owner after openly and continuously possessing land for a state-defined...
A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a voluntary agreement where you transfer your home’s title to the mortgage lender to avoid foreclosure. In exchange,...
