| Estimating the Costs of Interstate Moving Expenses -- The Non-Binding Estimate |
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| Federal law regulates the business of carriers who transport household goods from one state to another. Federal laws and the regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) come into play to advise customers of their rights, including the right to have a mover provide a written estimate of the cost of the move. The estimate may be either binding or nonbinding. With each kind of estimate, certain rules apply.More... |
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| Insuring Your Real Estate against Liability |
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| A homeowner, a landlord, or a tenant may be subject to liability if someone is injured on the premises. If there is no insurance, the damages will have to be paid out of pocket. Various types of insurance policies can shift liability from the property owner to an insurance company in exchange for the payment of premiums.More... |
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| Right-to-Farm Laws |
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| Almost every state has enacted some type of right-to-farm law. In essence, the laws protect farmers from lawsuits by neighbors. Typically, the laws create a presumption that a farmer's existing agricultural pursuits do not create an actionable nuisance.
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| Prohibition of Discrimination in the Sale or Rental of Real Estate |
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| The Fair Housing Act, which can be found at 42 U.S.C.S. § 3601 et seq., prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of real estate on certain enumerated bases.More... |
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| Inspection and Use of Fireplaces |
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| For many home buyers, a fireplace is an attractive feature. In connection with the purchase of a home, it is important that the home inspection include the fireplace or fireplaces located in the home.More... |
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