The Essentials of Real Estate Law for Paralegals » (1st Edition)

Lynn T. Slossberg is a licensed attorney in the state of Florida and in D.C. She is also an active member in Florida, but an inactive member in D.C.

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.