Private Easement
A private easement is when a property owner sells an easement to someone else—for example, to use as a path or driveway or for sewer
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A private easement is when a property owner sells an easement to someone else—for example, to use as a path or driveway or for sewer
Power of attorney is the designation given to someone who has the power to act on behalf of another person’s legal matters. It is in
A document signed between a homeowner and a bank or lending institution, allowing said institution to put a lien on the property if the loan
A mortgage is a loan from a bank or other financial institution that helps a borrower purchase a home. The collateral for the mortgage is
A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim made against real estate by suppliers or contractors who have not been paid for the work they have
Minor encroachments might consist of a fence, portable outdoor shed, doghouse or garden spot that crosses a property line. The encroaching object might belong to
A garage or part of a house being built on your property would fall into this category. Other items that can cause issues are an
The word “heir” describes a person who inherits property upon the death of another. It may be a spouse, child, descendant or other close relative.
While the grant deed guarantees that the seller owns the property entirely, it doesn’t offer the buyer legal protection against any title defects such as
Fractional ownership is where several people share the ownership of an asset such as a holiday home. Unlike other forms of shared use that provide