The Basics of a Real Estate Deed
Deeds are used to record and publish interests in land. Real estate deeds convey property interests and are specific as to date, parties, and land described. A real estate deed is full of arcane legal jargon including words like seisin, indenture, warrant, etc. But, you can break a deed down into four simple parts: First […]
Legal Descriptions: Identifying Land in Deeds
Legal descriptions are paragraphs in deeds that identify the exact land conveyed. Most of them begin like this: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 143 of the 17th District and 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia and being more particularly described as … A legal description describes where […]
Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Defending Your Private Property Rights
Suppose your neighbor builds a privacy fence just about a foot over your property line. You don’t really mind because it’s less for you to mow, and it’s not worth having a disagreement with a good neighbor. You decide not to say anything. You have now started the process of giving away your private property. […]