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ISBN 10: 8214343167
ISBN 13: 9798214343167
Author: Lynn Slossberg
Offering consistent coverage of both substantive and procedural law, this fully revised edition of Slossberg’s hands-on book features new cases, new case files, updated forms, and new material related to the recent real estate recession. Slossberg includes hypothetical and sample cases exploring a variety of scenarios that will help students understand real estate law and practice paralegal skills. Numerous checklists and worksheets used in today’s law offices are included to help the reader prepare for a paralegal career.
The Essentials of Real Estate Law 3rd Table of contents:
Part I. Fundamental Concepts of Real Estate Law
1. Ethics and Real Property Practice
Introduction
Basic Ethical Principles
Initial Meeting with the Client
Potential Ethical Problems
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
2. Basic Principles of Real Estate Law
Introduction
Classifications of Property
Real Property
Personal Property
Fixtures
Basic Ownership Rights
Methods of Acquiring Real Property
Purchase
Devise and Descent
Gift
Adverse Possession
Estates and Tenancies
Freehold Estates
Leasehold Estates
Methods of Title Holding
Individual Ownership
Types of Concurrent Ownership
Ownership by a Business Entity
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited Liability Companies
Dower and Curtesy
Community Property
Homestead Property
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
3. Categories of Real Property
Introduction
Residential Property
In General
Common-Interest Communities
Condominiums
Cooperatives
Time Shares
Planned Unit Developments
Commercial Property
Transportation; Demographics
Load-Bearing Quality; Drainage
Zoning; Local Ordinances
Taxes
Federal, State, and Local Laws
Traffic Flow
Licensing
Competition
Expansion
Purchasing an Existing Business
Special Considerations for Shopping Centers
Acreage
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
4. Ownership Restrictions
Introduction
Governmental Restrictions on Ownership
Zoning
Environmental Protection Laws
Fair Housing Laws
Taxation
Eminent Domain
Escheat to the State
Private Restrictions on Ownership
Restrictive Covenants
Easements
Licenses
Leases
Liens
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
5. Legal Descriptions of Property
Introduction
Types of Legal Descriptions
Metes and Bounds Method
Government Survey Method
Plat Method
Surveys
Minimum Technical Standards
Obtaining a Survey
Reviewing Surveys
Defects Revealed in a Survey
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
6. Real Estate Brokers
Introduction
The Role of the Broker
Responsibilities of the Broker Versus the Attorney
The Broker as Agent and Fiduciary
Broker’s Responsibility for Earnest Money Deposits
Broker’s Compensation
Types of Listing Agreements
Open Listing
Exclusive Listing
Exclusive-Right-to-Sell Listing
Other Listing Arrangements
Broker’s Agreement Checklist and Sample Agreement
The Broker’s Role in a Short Sale Transaction
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
7. The Basic Real Estate Contract
Introduction
Common Contractual Terms
The Date
The Parties
Property Description
Consideration
Deposits
The Method of Payment and Payment Contingencies
Quality of Title
Possession
Inspections and Warranties
Closing Time and Place
Closing Documents
Broker’s Fee
Closing Costs and Apportionments
Risk of Loss
Contract Assignability
Default and Remedies
Attorneys’ Fees
Signature Block
Special Provisions
Special Types of Real Estate Contracts
Installment Contracts
Option Contracts
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
8. Deeds
Introduction
Legal Requirements of a Deed
Grantor
Grantee
Date
Consideration
Words of Conveyance
Legal Description
Witnesses and Acknowledgment
Delivery
Other Requirements
Deed Clauses
Premises Clause
Granting Clause
Encumbrance Clause
Reddendum Clause
Habendum Clause
Tenendum Clause
Warranty Clause
Testimonium Clause
Common Types of Deeds
General Warranty Deeds
Special Warranty Deeds
Bargain and Sale Deeds
Quitclaim Deeds
Special-Purpose Deeds
Corrective Deeds
Deeds Conveying Government-Owned Property
Fiduciary Deeds
Sheriffs’ or Referees’ Deeds
Preparation of Deeds
Recording Deeds and Other Real Estate Documents
Recording Statutes
The Torrens System
Deed Fraud
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
9. Liens on Property
Introduction
Judgment Liens
Tax Liens
Mortgage Liens
Construction Liens
In General
Notice of Commencement
Notice to Owner
Claim of Lien
Other Liens
Lien Priority
Attachment
Lis Pendens
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
10. Financing
Introduction
Legal Theories of Financing Instruments
Financing Sources
Commercial Banks
Savings and Loan Associations
Mutual Savings Banks
Insurance Companies
Other Financing Sources
Types of Financing Instruments
Mortgages
Deeds of Trust
Types of Loans
Overview of Conventional Loans
FHA Loans
VA Loans
Adjustable-Rate Loans
The Lending Process
The Loan Application and Related Documents
Secondary Markets
The Real Estate Recession and Mortgage Fraud
The Recent Real Estate Recession
Mortgage Fraud
Government Regulation
Preparation of Financing Instruments
Promissory Notes
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
11. Title Examination and Title Insurance
Introduction
The Function of Title Insurance
The Examination Process
In General
Examination of Documents
Abstract Examination
Computerized Title Searches
Title Insurance Preparation
The Commitment
Owner’s Policy
Mortgagee’s Policy
Other Mortgagee Policies
Endorsements
Special Title and Closing Issues
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
Part II. The Closing: Residential and Commercial Closings
12. An Introduction to the Closing
Introduction
Opening and Managing a Real Estate File
Preclosing
Document Preparation and Execution
Closing Costs
The HUD Uniform Settlement Statement
Real Estate Closing Software
The Closing
Postclosing
Tax-Related Items
Escrow Closings
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
13. Residential Real Estate Closings
Introduction
Hypothetical Client Closing
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
14. Commercial Real Estate Closings
Introduction
Hypothetical Client Closing
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
Part III. Landlord/Tenant Law
15. Residential Leases
Introduction
Rights and Duties of the Landlord
Rights and Duties of the Tenant
Section 8 Rental Programs
Lease Provisions
Parties
Use of the Premises
Description of the Premises
Lease Term and Renewal
Rent
Deposits
Advance Rent
Personalty
Insurance
Indemnity
Maintenance and Repairs
Alterations
Casualty
Subordination
Assignment and Subletting
Default
Abandonment
Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
16. Commercial Leases
Introduction
Types of Commercial Leases
The Gross Lease
The Graduated Lease
The Percentage Lease
The Net Lease
The Ground Lease
Basic Elements of a Commercial Lease
Parties
Description of the Premises
Lease Term and Renewal
Early Termination
Use of the Premises
Rent
Taxes
Security Deposit
Advance Rents
Utilities
Signs and Advertising
Insurance
Indemnity
Maintenance and Repairs
Lessor’s Access to Premises
Alterations
Trade Fixtures
Casualty
Rules and Regulations
Subordination
Estoppel Certificates
Assignment and Subletting
Default and Remedies
Miscellaneous Provisions
Special Provisions
Shopping Centers
Executive Office Suites
Warehouses
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
17. Eviction Procedures
Introduction
Constructive Eviction
Eviction Procedures
Holdover Tenants
Eviction for Breach of Lease
Preparation of the Eviction Complaint
Distress for Rent
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
Part IV. Real Estate Litigation
18. Overview of Real Estate Litigation
Introduction
Actions Pertaining to Contracts for Sale and Purchase
Actions for Monetary Damages for Breach of Contract
Actions for Fraudulent Inducement
Actions for Breach of Implied Warranty
Actions for Specific Performance
Breach of a Construction Contract
Actions by Real Estate Brokers
Actions for Partition of Real Property
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
19. Mortgage Foreclosures
Introduction
Arrangements to Prevent Foreclosure
The Concept of Foreclosure and Lien Priority
Types of Foreclosure
Nonjudicial Foreclosure
Judicial Foreclosure
Strict Foreclosure
Entry Foreclosure
Chapter Summary
Web Resources
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
Ethical Question
Slossberg Law Office on CourseMate
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