Book Description

This approachable textbook by Jeffrey A. Helewitz is a basic introduction to real estate law that lays out the foundations of the law in a readable, helpful format. A thorough yet manageable introduction with examples that clarify the paralegal’s role, Basic Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals covers estates in land and future interests; titles; land use; conveyancing; closing procedures; condos, co-ops, and commercial property; and landlord-tenant law. In the Sixth Edition, new cases bring fresh perspectives on the following topics: The Rule against Perpetuities Public nuisance claims Problems with covenants and horizontal privity Legal and ethical problems associated with securities backed by sub-prime mortgages Warranty of habitability and security deposits Bailments Professors and students will benefit from: Helpful chapter pedagogy, including key terms, practical tips, ethical points, and chapter summaries, that reinforces the discussions in the book Edited cases in each chapter that give students practice reading and analyzing case decisions Legal forms in each chapter that provide examples and practice documents on a topic-by-topic basis Clear examples that help students understand the material Final chapter on personal property that introduces students to essential concepts of tangible and intangible property Extensive practice and review features with end-of-chapter review points, exercises, activities, and analytical situational analyses