The Essentials of Real Estate Law for Paralegals
The Essentials of Real Estate Law for Paralegals, Second Edition takes a very hands-on, practical application approach, embracing the concept of tell, show, and then involve the student. A virtual law office CD-ROM allows students to work on client files under a supervisor, and requires learners to conform to firm policies. A comprehensive background in substantive law also builds proficiency in real estate file management.
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This book on the essentials of real estate law lays a foundation of legal concepts, shows the reader how to perform corresponding responsibilities and involves the reader in a fictional law office environment performing delegated tasks for "clients." Numerous checklists and worksheets are included which can be used many times.
PART I: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF REAL ESTATE LAW. Chapter 1: Ethics and Real Property Practice. Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Real Estate Law. Chapter 3: Categories of Real Property. Chapter 4: Ownership Restrictions. Chapter 5: Legal Descriptions of Property. Chapter 6: Real Estate Brokers. Chapter 7: The Basic Real Estate Contract. Chapter 8: Deeds. Chapter 9: Liens on Property. Chapter 10: Financing. Chapter 11: Title Examination and Title Insurance. Part II: THE CLOSING : RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND CONSTRUCTION LOAN CLOSINGS. Chapter 12: An Introduction to the closing. Chapter 13: Residential Real Estate Closing. Chapter 14: Commerical Real Estate Closings. Chapter 15: Construction Loan Closings. Part III: LANDLORD/TENANT LAW. Chapter 16: Residential Leases. Chapter 17: Commercial Leases. Chapter 18: Eviction Procedures. Part IV: REAL ESTATE LITIGATION. Chapter 19: Overview of Real Estate Litigation. Chapter 20: Mortgage Foreclosures. HYPOTHETICAL FORECLOSURE SUIT.
\ From the PublisherI am very familiar with the reviewed work, as it is one of the finest pieces on the subject. It is used in many undergraduate associate programs. I have found the text to be light in weight but meaty in content. The author has an excellent writing style. It is quite readable.\ I think that the content of the text, with the modifications noted above, is excellent. The text provides students with a clear understanding of the process and law involved in a real estate transaction.\ \ \
