| The Fair Housing Act |
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| In 1968, Congress enacted the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The law can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 3601. More... |
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| The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act |
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| The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act is the federal law that addresses the health problems that have been associated with the use of lead-based paint in apartments and rental units. The Act and its enforcement regulations apply to rental properties that were built before 1978. More... |
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| Housing Discrimination Against Prospective Tenants |
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| Generally, a landlord is free to rent his or her premises to anyone he or she chooses. The landlord does not have that same freedom if the housing is part of a federally-subsidized complex or the property is privately owned by a landlord who owns more than four units. The landlord can only refuse to rent his premises to a prospective tenant if the landlord has a tangible reason that is non-discriminatory. 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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| Marketable Title and How It Is Affected by Liens |
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| A entered into an agreement of sale with B wherein A agreed to purchase certain real estate. Among other items in the agreement, B specifically agreed to convey "marketable title" to A. The title inspection ordered by A revealed numerous liens against the real estate, including tax liens and judgment liens. More... |
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