In Kentucky, an easement is a legal right that allows someone to use another person’s property for a specific purpose. Common reasons for easements include providing access to landlocked properties or installing utility lines. Easements can be created through a deed,...
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Do I need to re-zone my home if I want to run a home business?
Embarking on a home business journey in Russell, Kentucky, comes with the excitement of entrepreneurship, but it is crucial to grasp the implications of zoning laws governing your residential area. These regulations dictate how properties can be used, which can...
How do I negotiate an access easement with a neighbor?
Easements play a crucial role in granting non-possessory rights to individuals over another’s land. They can be broadly categorized into easements appurtenant, benefiting adjoining lands, and easements in gross, serving specific individuals or entities. The creation...
Land use and zoning in Kentucky
Local authorities use zoning laws to regulate real estate markets and ensure that all pieces of land in a certain area complement each other. Zoning laws will often specify the type of land use permitted on any specific tract of land. Some common zoning categories...
Does A Deed Give You The Unfettered Right To Sell Your Property?
You have a deed to your property so does this give you the unfettered right to sell that property to a willing buyer? Not always. Having a paper deed is different from having the title to the property. If there is a defect in the title of the property, it must be...
How much of an issue is an easement on a property?
It’s a tight real estate market right now, with buyers jumping at the chance to own just about any property that comes up for sale. Just the same, you’ve finally managed to secure a bid on the perfect place. There’s just one unexpected hitch: The property has an...
4 contract contingencies to consider when buying a Kentucky home
In the economic environment of the 21st century, buying a home for your family is riskier than ever. The typical home buyer in Russell, Kentucky, cannot afford any mistakes on either side of a real estate contract. Of course, selling property also poses some risks....
The right contingency clauses protect home buyers and sellers
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the home purchase contract can make a crucial difference in the outcome -- especially when things don’t go smoothly (as often happens). That’s why it’s important to protect yourself with contingency clauses. These clauses can...
Does your commercial lease protect you or just your landlord?
Leases are just contracts between someone who owns property and someone who wants to pay to use that property. While residential leases can be complex, commercial leases are even more so. A lease could last for much longer when it applies to a commercial property. The...