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Residential Areas with the Worst Home Insurance Rates

November 12, 2013

The rate that you pay for home insurance depends on different factors. These factors include where you live, the rate of property crime in your neighborhood, preventive measures that you have in place (i.e. smoke detectors, home security system, etc.), and loss claims for the area. For individuals who purchase a home in an area […]

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A Look at Armory v. Delamirie (1722)

July 18, 2013

In the year 1722 a young chimney sweep found a ring containing several jewels while on a job at a private residence. He immediately took the ring to the most well regarded gold smith in London and requested an appraisal of its monetary value. The apprentice agreed and took the ring in the back of […]

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Should All Landlords Require Renter’s Insurance?

July 17, 2013

(US property issues & general thoughts on this subject). It is important that a landlord asks you to provide renters insurance. The purpose of renters insurance is to protect your personal property against any loss or damage incurred while residing on the property. The insurance also covers any medical bills that are incurred by you […]

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An Overview of Landlord-Tenant Law in the United States

July 4, 2013

The U.S. landlord-tenant law is the regulating law that outlines the responsibilities and rights of both the landlord of a property and the tenant. In most cases, each state will govern these relations; however, there are federal laws that cover aspects such as commercial and residential leases. One example of this is the 1866 Civil […]

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How to Manage Your Inheritances

June 15, 2013

Managing an inheritance is an extremely important duty, and it’s also one that people fail at doing routinely. Managing an inheritance, especially one that is not expected or very large, can be difficult, even for people that have a background in finances or investing. The most important thing to do is to keep calm and […]

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Laws Governing Abandoned Property

October 1, 2012

(US laws regarding abandoned property) What is abandoned property? Personal property of all kinds may be abandoned, whether it is land, vehicles, or material goods. Many individuals are not aware that the law determines what constitutes abandoned property. The law also governs who is entitled to abandoned property once it is discovered. Legal steps must […]

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