Real Estate Law / Edition 8

by Robert J. Aalberts, Roy Huggins

Overview

Clear, concise, and current, REAL ESTATE LAW, 9th Edition, combines practical legal examples with theory and case law to provide a comprehensive picture of the field. Rather than using a state-specific format, the book covers real estate law generally, offering discussions, short case summaries, longer teaching cases, exhibits, and practical applications that help you spot the issues, apply legal principles to realistic situations, and recognize when to consult an attorney. Coverage of ethical concerns and public policy matters helps you understand key issues relating to real estate law.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780840053596
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Pages:	704
Product dimensions:	3.27(w) x 3.94(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Robert J. Aalberts is the Lied Professor of Legal Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he has received numerous teaching and research awards. Professor Aalberts serves on the Board of Directors for the Vestin Group, MVP Realty Advisors, a Real Estate Investment Trust. His research interests include real estate law and employment law, and he has published more than 110 articles in legal and business periodicals, including The American Business Law Journal; Ohio State Law Journal; New Mexico Law Review; Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation; Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics; Pepperdine Law Review; San Diego Law Review; Nevada Law Journal; Journal of Law & Commerce; Louisiana Law Review; Journal of Legal Studies Education; Real Estate Law Journal; Real Property, Probate, & Trust Journal; Journal of Real Estate Research; Journal of Real Estate Literature; Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education; Oil, Gas, and Energy Quarterly; Appraisal Journal; Journal of Business Ethics; and many others. Professor Aalberts is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Real Estate Law Journal, where he has served since 1992, and an active member of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business and the American Real Estate Society. Prior to his academic career, he was an attorney for the Gulf Oil Company specializing in property issues related to oil and gas exploration. Professor Aalberts received his J.D. from Loyola University, his M.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his B.A. from Bemidji (Minnesota) State University.

Table of Contents

Part I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE NATURE OF REAL PROPERTY. 1. Introduction to the Legal System. 2. The Nature of Property. 3. The Scope of Real Property. 4. Rights in Land of Others. Part II: THE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION. 5. Types of Ownership. 6. The Search for Real Estate. 7. The Real Estate Contract. 8. Title and Insurance. 9. Financing the Real Estate Purchase. 10. Closings and Taxation: Other Methods of Acquisition. 11. Landlord and Tenant. Part III: LAND USE AND REGULATION. 12. Rights and Duties of Landowners and Occupants. 13. Legal Planning and Regulation of Land Use. 14. Environmental Law and Regulation.

Editorial Reviews

"Well written, clear, well organized, supported by appropriate case law."

"One of the best written textbooks I ever have used. It is interesting to read as well as VERY informative."

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