Consumer Protection, Residential Real Estate, Construction Law

CFPB Takes Action Against Real Estate Kickbacks Under RESPA

by Stephen M. Quinlivan | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Employee... on 5/21/2013

The CFPB has ordered a Texas homebuilder, Paul Taylor, to surrender more than $100,000 he received in kickbacks for referring mortgage origination business to Benchmark Bank and to Willow Bend Mortgage Company....more

Consumer Fraud Act Counterclaim Against General Contractor Denied to Homeowner Who Used Architect as Intermediary to Manage...

by Cole Schotz on 8/23/2012

In a recent unpublished opinion, Gemini Restoration Inc. v. Leone, et al., Docket No. A-6171-09T4 (August 3, 2012), New Jersey’s Appellate Division, among other things, affirmed a summary judgment order that dismissed a...more

Ejerskifteforsikring og tilstandsrapporter - nyeste domme/kendelser

by Simon Heising on 3/15/2011

Oversigt i summarisk form over den nyere praksis vedrørende tilstandsrapporter, bygningssagkyndiges ansvar og ejerskifteforsikringer....more

California Partial Release and Waiver of Liens (Unconditional)

by Frank Rappa on 1/15/2011

A good partial release and waiver of liens outlines the rights and responsibilities of the contractor and the property owner, and explains what has been accomplished and what has yet to be done....more

South Carolina Real Estate Litigation and Duty to Disclose Defects

by Clay Olson on 12/1/2010

South Carolina recently released the opinion below. It affirms that the balance of duties between buyer and seller remain in a real estate transaction. Olson & Good handles matters involving defective construction and real...more

Illinois Supreme Court Holds That Oral Contracts Not Necessarily Unenforceable, But Why Risk It?

by Tomlinson Law Office, P.C. on 9/24/2010

On September 23, 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court held that, pursuant to Illinois' Home Repair and Remodeling Act ("Act"), oral contracts were not necessariliy unenforceable. As such, contractors owed money pursuant to oral...more

QUICK LEGAL GUIDE ON THE SPANISH LIABILITY OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ COMPANIES FOR HOME SALES TO CONSUMERS

by Andres Diez Bronzini Law Practice on 8/26/2010

Imagine a real estate agent/ company operating in Spain convinces a national or a foreign consumer to buy an apartment. After making the payment, the consumer finds out that something is terribly wrong with his home purchase....more

QUICK LEGAL GUIDE ON THE SPANISH LIABILITY OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ COMPANIES FOR HOME SALES TO CONSUMERS

by Andres Diez Bronzini Law Practice on 8/26/2010

Imagine a real estate agent/ company operating in Spain convinces a national or a foreign consumer to buy an apartment. After making the payment, the consumer finds out that something is terribly wrong with his home purchase....more

The IL Home Repair and Remodeling Act - An Important Law for Contractors and Homeowners

by Nathan Hinch on 2/10/2010

This article was published in the February 2010 issue of "Northern Lights," the newsletter of the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association. It provides a summary of the Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act, recent...more

California Real Estate Leases - A Real Estate Attorney and Broker Explains What Makes A Lease Enforceable

by Sebastian Gibson on 11/17/2009

Real Estate leases have become more and more important as people are forced to walk away from their homes and lease a home or apartment until the economy turns around. Real Estate lawyer Sebastian Gibson examines what makes...more

The Catch-22 Impact of New Fannie Mae Condominium Lending Regulations

by Richard Vetstein on 7/16/2009

Recent Fannie Mae (FNMA) condominium lending regulations are beginning to live up to the hype as having an onerous impact on condominium sales and project development. The changes, made in January, were part of an effort by...more

Pennsylvania's New Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What it means to Contractors and Homeowners

by Tye Cressman on 6/29/2009

On July 1, 2009, Pennsylvania's new Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act became effective, drastically changing the the rights of homeowners and the obligations of home improvement contractors. This article is a summary...more

The Walls Are Closing In: Chinese Drywall Issues Prompt Legislation and Litigation

by Duane Morris LLP on 5/21/2009

Certain drywall manufactured in China is allegedly defective. It has been alleged that this defective drywall corrodes electrical wires and copper coils, and emits "rotten egg" fumes that cause respiratory health problems. It...more

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CFPB Takes Action Against Real Estate Kickbacks Under RESPA

Consumer Fraud Act Counterclaim Against General Contractor Denied to Homeowner Who Used Architect as Intermediary to Manage...

Ejerskifteforsikring og tilstandsrapporter - nyeste domme/kendelser

California Partial Release and Waiver of Liens (Unconditional)

South Carolina Real Estate Litigation and Duty to Disclose Defects

Illinois Supreme Court Holds That Oral Contracts Not Necessarily Unenforceable, But Why Risk It?

QUICK LEGAL GUIDE ON THE SPANISH LIABILITY OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ COMPANIES FOR HOME SALES TO CONSUMERS

QUICK LEGAL GUIDE ON THE SPANISH LIABILITY OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ COMPANIES FOR HOME SALES TO CONSUMERS

The IL Home Repair and Remodeling Act - An Important Law for Contractors and Homeowners

California Real Estate Leases - A Real Estate Attorney and Broker Explains What Makes A Lease Enforceable

The Catch-22 Impact of New Fannie Mae Condominium Lending Regulations

Pennsylvania's New Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What it means to Contractors and Homeowners

The Walls Are Closing In: Chinese Drywall Issues Prompt Legislation and Litigation

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