| Eminent Domain and the Public Use Doctrine |
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| 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... |
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| Right-to-Farm Laws |
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| Almost every state has enacted some type of right-to-farm law. In essence, the laws protect farmers from lawsuits by neighbors. Typically, the laws create a presumption that a farmer's existing agricultural pursuits do not create an actionable nuisance.
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| The Fair Housing Act |
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| In 1968, Congress enacted the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The law can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 3601. More... |
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| Real Estate Broker and Agent -- Definitions and Licensing |
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| Real estate agents are sales persons who usually work for a broker in exchange for a portion of the commission earned by the agent on a sale or purchase of real estate. Brokers usually work out of an independent business and arrange for sales of real estate. More... |
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| Mechanic's Liens |
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| A mechanic's lien, also known as a materialman's lien or a construction lien, is a mechanism whereby contractors involved in the process of making improvements to real estate secure payment for their services and materials. More... |
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