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Although renters' rights vary by region, many are pretty predictable. Here's a sample of rights likely to be addressed in your state's landlord-tenant law: The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to deny housing to a tenant on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, disability, family status, or national origin. Residential rental units should be habitable and in compliance with housing and health codes—meaning they should be structurally safe, sanitary, weatherproofed, and include adequate water, electricity, and heat. Many states limit the amount landlords can charge for security deposits. .... >> MORE

Mortgages are loans used to purchase a residence. Many people cannot pay total amounts due for a home in cash, so lenders provide upfront funding and create personalized repayment schedules. Lenders consider consumer credit scores, assets and employment history when determining loan eligibility. Customers with weaker credit or inconsistent employment receive higher loan interest rates or possible application denial. .... >> MORE

Under the law of most states there is no right to break a lease for good cause. Often there is a provision for breaking a lease for individuals in active military service who are transferred permanently or temporarily for more than three months. Upon written notice, these tenants' liability under the lease is often limited to 30 days' rent. Anyone else who moves during a lease is liable for the rent until the end of the lease or the unit is re-rented, whichever comes first. .... >> MORE

Landlords must repair problems that make a rental unit unfit to live in, or "uninhabitable." Before renting a unit, a landlord must make the rental unit fit to live in, or "habitable." Additionally, while the unit is being rented, the landlord must do maintenance work and make repairs which are necessary to keep the unit livable. However, a landlord is not responsible for repairing damages which were caused by the tenant or the tenant's family, guests or pets. .... >> MORE

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It's the American dream: to win $50 million in the lottery, have your own entourage of supermodels satisfying your every whim, and inviting everybody back to your fantastic Playboy Mansion-esque house for a barbecue. Or perhaps your American dream is to become a movie star, lounging around your Beverly Hills home while taking a quick break to thank the Academy. Well, we have news for you: buying your own house does not have to be a dream. Your house may not be a mansion, but follow our steps and you'll be on your way to legitimate home ownership. .... >> MORE

Laws and Regulations Chinese Law PROVISIONAL RULES OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON CONSTRUCTION TAX .... >> MORE

If you're going to buy a home this year, take the time to do these five simple things. It's sure to smooth the home-buying road ahead. 1. .... >> MORE

Laws and Regulations Chinese Law City Planning Law of the People's Republic of China (Adopted .... >> MORE

Laws and Regulations Chinese Law Source: Ministry of Commerce Website, PRC CONSTRUCTION LAW OF THE .... >> MORE

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Laws and Regulations Chinese Law Source: Ministry of Commerce Website, PRC THE LAW OF LAND ADMINISTRATION .... >> MORE

Laws and Regulations Chinese Law Source: Ministry of Commerce Website, PRC REGULATIONS OF SHANGHAI MUNICIPALITY .... >> MORE

Guaranty Law of the People's Republic of China (1995-6-30) (Adopted at the 14th Meeting of the standing Committee of the Eighth .... >> MORE

Nebraska Reports CITY OF ELKHORN v. CITY OF OMAHA, 272 Neb. 867 (2007) CITY OF ELKHORN, NEBRASKA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, ET AL., APPELLANTS .... >> MORE