| Considerations When Renting a Truck for a Residential Move |
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| There are many choices available when one contemplates a residential move. Because of cost or other factors, many people decide to move their own belongings to their new home. When renting a truck to carry those possessions, there are many considerations to keep in mind.
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| Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act FIRPTA |
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| In the year 1980, Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). The law can be found at 26 U.S.C.S. § 1445. Briefly stated, the law provides that if a seller of real property is a "foreign person," the buyer must withhold a tax equal to 10% of the gross purchase price, unless an exemption applies under the law.
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| Liability for Dog Bites |
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| There are two different bases on which a dog owner may be liable for injuries inflicted by a dog. More... |
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| Real Estate Investment Trusts |
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| A real estate investment trust, also known as an REIT, is a type of investment opportunity. More specifically, shares in REITs are considered a type of real estate security. More... |
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| View |
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| Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view. While another person may not deliberately or maliciously block a property owner's view, a structure of reasonable use may be built to the detriment of a property owner's view without legal recourse on the part of the property owner.
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