Homeowner Education

Joint tenancy is a form of property ownership in which two or more individuals own a property with equal interest and enjoy equal rights to

Joint tenants with rights of survivorship (JTWROS) describes a form of property ownership in which a co-owner is automatically granted ownership of an asset when

Local governments often charge impact fees to help fund infrastructure improvements. They typically collect these fees from developers, because new construction requires the expansion and

A homeowners association (HOA) is an organization in a subdivision, planned community or condominium that makes and enforces rules for the properties and their residents.

A grantor refers to a person or institution that conveys ownership of a property. It is also an entity that creates a trust, also known

This is used to convey the title on real property that is given for no consideration or for only a token consideration. In some states,

These deeds are most frequently used when the seller is acting in a fiduciary capacity, such as the executor or administrator of an estate or

Fee simple defeasible is a legal term and type of property ownership, where the ownership is dependent on specific conditions. If the conditions of ownership