Property Law: Core state-specific real property laws, common law principles of property ownership, recording and title requirements, and rights of possession and partition. These form the fundamental legal framework for property ownership.
Contract Law: State contract laws, Statute of Frauds requirements, and basic contract elements including offer, acceptance, and consideration. Essential for ensuring the agreement is legally binding and enforceable.
Property Tax Laws: Local and state tax regulations, tax liability distribution, and assessment rules that govern how property taxes are handled between co-owners.
Landlord-Tenant Laws: Regulations governing rights regarding renting to third parties, maintenance responsibilities, and occupancy rights when co-owners wish to lease the property.
Real Estate Regulations: Zoning laws, local property use restrictions, and homeowners association (HOA) regulations that may affect property use and management.
Partnership/Co-ownership Laws: Rules governing Tenancy in Common vs. Joint Tenancy, rights of survivorship, and partnership taxation rules that affect how co-owners legally share the property.
Estate Planning Considerations: Laws regarding inheritance rights, transfer on death provisions, and will and trust implications for shared property ownership.
Fair Housing Laws: Federal and state anti-discrimination provisions and equal access requirements that must be considered in property ownership and management.
