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Replevin: an action brought for the owner of items to recover possession of those items when those items were wrongfully taken or are being wrongfully kept. Replevin is an Anglo-French law term. It is the noun form of the verb “replevy” (from Old French “replevir,” derived from “plevir,” to pledge). It signifies the recovery by […]

Book Title: Every Landlord’s Legal Guide, Eighth Edition (Paperback) by Marcia Stewart, Janet Portman, Ralph E. Warner Editorial Reviews: Book Description The all-in-one resource every landlord needs. The best, most effective way to make and save money as a landlord is to keep up with the law – and with Every Landlord’s Legal Guide, you can […]

The Contract For Deed should be used only when all parties fully understand the transaction and agree that it is best in a particular situation. The parties to the transaction must be comfortable with the ability of the buyers to perform and the credibility and trust worthiness of the seller. All parties should be fully […]

Can my neighbor close a ditch and replace it with a water pipe? Usually this can be done but may in some cases require a local permit (especially if the city built the ditch); the pipe must be of sufficient size, be kept clear of debris, and cannot obstruct the flow of water at any […]

Quitclaim Deed A quitclaim deed offers the least assurance of title. It offers no warranty of any kind. It says, in effect, “I don’t know what kind of title I have, but whatever I have is yours.” If the transferor has nothing, then he or she transfers nothing, and the transferee will have nothing when […]

Have the contractors and all subcontractors sign a “waiver and release” giving up lien rights and releasing the owner from liability for nonpayment. Waivers are generally conditional, say, until the installment or final check clears the bank. Make out checks to joint payees. Such a check can only be cashed if the intended recipient actually […]