Zoning Regulations Zoning refers to the laws that divide cities into different areas according to use, from single family residences to industrial plants. Zoning ordinances control the size, location, and use of buildings within these different areas; zoning ordinances also control access to those b...
The Ownership, Control and Use of Water as a Resource In the United States, the regulation and legal control of water rights varies based on the geographic location. All states east of Texas, with the exception of Mississippi, follow what is known as the riparian doctrine. Riparian law traditionally...
In the United States, both federal and state governments have enacted so-called “welfare laws,” designed to provide a safety net for individuals and families with little or no income. The Social Security Act of 1935 In response to widespread unemployment and poverty in the wake of the Gr...
The Ways that Real Property Ownership is Legally Transferred Real estate is legally transferred through the use of a deed. A deed identifies the party transferring interest and the party acquiring interest, as well as a legal description of the property. It also identifies the type of ownership int...
What Are the Differences Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor? In the American criminal justice system, there are categories of crimes that generally identify the seriousness of the offense and the potential penalties for a conviction. Some minor violations are referred to as infractions (and often ar...
What Is Title Insurance? Why Is It Important in Real Estate Transactions? When you’re involved in the purchase or sale of real property, one of the requirements typically included in the transaction is a valid policy of title insurance. What is title insurance? What does it protect, and why is...
