| The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act |
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| In the year 1980, the United States Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLA is a remedial statute designed to protect and preserve public health and the environment. Courts have construed it broadly in order to effectuate its purpose. More... |
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| Mold Prevention and Eradication |
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| Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of the presence of mold in the home. Mold may be any color, including black or white. The presence of mold in a home is the result of excess moisture. Mold may cause a wide range of health problems. More... |
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| The Rule against Perpetuities |
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| The Rule against Perpetuities: No future interest is valid unless it can be shown that it will necessarily vest, if at all, no later than 21 years after some life in being at the creation of the interest.
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| The Historic Homeowner -- Federal Laws of Interest |
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| On the federal level, the subject of historic preservation is governed by numerous laws, including the Antiquities Act of 1906, the Historic Sites Act of 1935, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978, and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, to name a few. More... |
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| Contingency Clauses in Real Estate Contracts |
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| In the context of real estate transactions, buyers and sellers agree to contingencies. A contingency is a clause in a contract that allows a party to escape his or her obligations under the contract in the event that certain conditions are not met. More... |
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