| Like-Kind Exchanges |
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| Internal Revenue Code § 1031 provides the procedure for a little-used tax shelter known as a like-kind exchange. In essence, §1031 allows the exchange of business or investment property for other business or investment property of like-kind, with tax-deferral benefits.More... |
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| Lead Hazards |
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| The issue of lead hazards is of particular concern with regard to dwellings that were built prior to 1978. In fact, the presence of lead, lead dust, or lead-based paint chips presents serious hazards to children as well as adults.More... |
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| Housing Discrimination Against Prospective Tenants |
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| Generally, a landlord is free to rent his or her premises to anyone he or she chooses. The landlord does not have that same freedom if the housing is part of a federally-subsidized complex or the property is privately owned by a landlord who owns more than four units. The landlord can only refuse to rent his premises to a prospective tenant if the landlord has a tangible reason that is non-discriminatory.More... |
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| Flipping Scams |
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| In recent years, so-called "flipping scams" have received widespread attention in the media. How does it work?More... |
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| Fair Housing Act |
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| The Fair Housing ActMore... |
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