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Inspections and Punch Lists

Inspections and Punch Lists

When a buyer works with a builder to plan the construction of new home, the buyer will have an opportunity to look at models, drawings, plans and specifications. The combination of...

Rights of a Possessor

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...

Trespass

What Is A Trespass?

An owner of real property, by virtue of the owner's interest in the property, has the right to be free from intrusions upon the property by others. A trespass results from any intentional...

Adverse Possession

Claiming title by Adverse Possession

Adverse possession is a way that a claimant can establish title to real estate. Essentially, adverse possession is a nonpermissive use of land with a claim of right. In...

The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine

Jessica, a five-year-old girl, wandered into her neighbor's yard. The yard wasn't enclosed by a fence and Jessica had no trouble at all in finding her way. There was no fence around the pool and the cover was off. Also, the...