| Sharecropping |
| Generally speaking, the term "sharecropping" refers to an agreement between a property owner and another person whereby the property owner hires the other person to farm the property owner's land. In exchange for the person's labors, the person is entitled to receive a share of the crop or harvest.More... |
| Transfers or Assigments of Mortgages |
| In the real estate finance industry, it is not uncommon for a mortgage loan to be sold one or more times during the life of the loan. When a mortgage lender transfers or assigns its interest in a mortgage loan to another party, some type of written document must be filed to put others on notice of the transfer.More... |
| Boundary Fences and Disputes between Neighbors |
| Most people hope to live harmoniously with their neighbors. Sometimes, however, disputes arise due to varying lifestyles.More... |
| Prohibition of Discrimination in the Sale or Rental of Real Estate |
| The Fair Housing Act, which can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 3601 et seq., prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of real estate on certain enumerated bases.More... |
| Eminent Domain and the Public Use Doctrine |
| Eminent domain refers to the power of a government entity to take private property. The power can be used by the federal government in the name of a federal agency or a branch of the military services. A state, county, city, village, or town can also use the power of eminent domain to take private property on its own behalf or on behalf of an agency of a governmental entity. In all cases, the governmental entity may only exercise the power of eminent domain, also called condemnation, if it needs the private property for a public use.More... |

