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Book SynopsisOffering consistent coverage of both substantive and procedural law, this fully revised edition of Slossberg's hands-on book features new cases, new case files, updated forms, and new material related to the recent real estate recession. Slossberg includes hypothetical and sample cases exploring a variety of scenarios that will help students understand real estate law and practice paralegal skills. Numerous checklists and worksheets used in today's law offices are included to help the reader prepare for a paralegal career.
Table of ContentsPART 1: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF REAL ESTATE LAW. 1. Ethics and Real Property Practice. 2. Basic Principles of Real Estate Law. 3. Categories of Real Estate. 4. Ownership Restrictions. 5. Legal Descriptions of Property. 6. Real Estate Brokers. 7. The Basic Real Estate Contract. 8. Deeds. 9. Liens on Property. 10. Financing. 11. Title Examination and Title Insurance. PART 2: THE CLOSING: RESIDENTIALAND COMMERCIAL CLOSINGS. 12. An Introduction to the Closing. 13. Residential Real Estate Closings. 14. Commercial Real Estate Closings. PART 3: LANDLORD/TENANT LAW. 15. Residential Leases. 16. Commercial Leases. 17. Eviction Procedures. PART 4: REAL ESTATE LITIGATION. 18. Overview of Real Estate Litigation. 19. Mortgage Foreclosures. Glossary. Index.
