Basic Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals

6. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-5438-0110-1
Verlag: ASPEN PUBL

Buch, Englisch, 298 Seiten, Format (B × H): 175 mm x 251 mm, Gewicht: 499 g

Reihe: Aspen Paralegal Series

This approachable textbook by Jeffrey A. Helewitz is a basic introduction to real estate law that lays out the foundations of the law in a readable, helpful format. A thorough yet manageable introduction with examples that clarify the paralegal’s role, Basic Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals covers estates in land and future interests; titles; land use; conveyancing; closing procedures; condos, co-ops, and commercial property; and landlord-tenant law.
In the Sixth Edition, new cases bring fresh perspectives on the following topics: - The Rule against Perpetuities
- Public nuisance claims
- Problems with covenants and horizontal privity
- Legal and ethical problems associated with securities backed by sub-prime mortgages
- Warranty of habitability and security deposits
- Bailments
Professors and students will benefit from: - Helpful chapter pedagogy, including key terms, practical tips, ethical points, and chapter summaries, that reinforces the discussions in the book
- Edited cases in each chapter that give students practice reading and analyzing case decisions
- Legal forms in each chapter that provide examples and practice documents on a topic-by-topic basis
- Clear examples that help students understand the material
- Final chapter on personal property that introduces students to essential concepts of tangible and intangible property
- Extensive practice and review features with end-of-chapter review points, exercises, activities, and analytical situational analyses

Autoren/Hrsg.

Helewitz, Jeffrey A.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)