volume 5 | issue 7 & 8

Feature Articles:

► Tax Tips : Home loan interest deductions

This article reviews the home loan interest deduction for reporting the tax consequences of financing first and second homes.

► Legal Aspects : Grant deed vs. quitclaim deed

This article discusses the two most common types of deeds used to convey property interests and their characteristics.

Articles of the Month:

► Landlording: Delinquent rent and the 3-day notice

This article discusses the requirements and consequences for the use of the 3-day notice to pay rent or quit in residential and nonresidential income properties.

► Legal Aspects : Declaratory relief prevents more costly litigation

This article explores the use of a declaratory relief action to resolve a real estate dispute before performing the contract or employing other remedies which would be expensive to reverse.

► Legal Aspects : Accepting partial rent

This article distinguishes the rights held by residential and nonresidential landlords to file or continue an unlawful detainer (UD) action after receipt of partial rent.

► Form Matters: Form 573 – Gaining possession after foreclosure

This article presents the notices to vacate served on occupants whose possessory interest in the property has been eliminated by a foreclosure.

Departments:

► Rate Page

A look at today’s financial rates.

► Recent Case Decisions

A look at recent court cases affecting real estate.

► Legislative Watch

A look at recently enacted legislation affecting real estate.

► Economic Trends

A brief look at recent economic trends affecting real estate.

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