The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

Rights of a Possessor

At common law, possessors of property who sought to recover possession from a subsequent possessor could bring a suit that alleged a trespass to land or a trespass to chattels. Another form of relief was a suit that alleged conversion. Adherence to the pleading technicalities was critical, but in each case, the possessor had to allege that he or she was the prior possessor. Remedies in these common law actions included the recovery of the items allegedly taken or the ejectment of persons from the possessor's land.

Zoning Laws

Zoning law is a mechanism by which government controls the use of land.

Options to Purchase Real Estate

Briefly stated, an option refers to a party's right to purchase real estate within a specified period of time.

Allergic Reactions to Mold in a Home

Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of the presence of mold in the home. Mold may be any color, including black or white. The presence of mold in a home is the result of excess moisture.