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Lien
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Five Tips for Defending a Lien Claim
Lien claims can be an unfortunate reality of even the best-laid development plans. Owners or developers facing a lien claim can be held liable to lenders, landlords or investors for…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Security Interest
By Bryan Fears
Every profession has its “special language,” and bankruptcy law is no different. Many of the specialty terms in bankruptcy are easily understandable, and taking advantage of certain bankruptcy processes can…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Lien Stripping A Second Mortgage In Chapter 7
By Bryan Fears
Homeowners who file individual bankruptcy cases are often underwater with their mortgages, meaning that the total amount owed on the home is more than its fair market value. The Bankruptcy…
PropertyProf Blog
ABA-RPTE “Professors’ Corner” Teleconference on Property Cases
By propertyprof
Take a break from grading, administering, or writing exams today and call in to the "Professor's Corner" teleconference sponsored by the American Bar Association's Real Property Trust and Estate Law…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Options For Secured Property In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
By Bryan Fears
During your Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may hear the trustee or your own attorney say, "Secured property must be paid for or returned." If you have a debt that is…
New Jersey Law Blog
New Jersey Condo Liens Secured by Principal Residence Can’t Be Stripped in Chapter 13
A recent New Jersey Bankruptcy Court decision issued by The Honorable Raymond T. Lyons, In re Robinson, Jr., Case No. 11-26981 (March 2, 2012) concluded that in certain circumstances, condominium…
PropertyProf Blog
A Good Title Search Matters
By propertyprof
Here's a good story to show students the importance of careful and diligent title searching. For years a huge, boarded-up building has sat vacant near the Staples Center in downtown…
Washington Construction Law Blog
Williams v. Athletic Field Oral Argument
Williams v. Athletic Field - the most important and eagerly-anticipated lien decision of the year - was argued before the Washington Supreme Court earlier this week. Find the video of…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
Secured Loans in Bankruptcy
By Bryan Fears
A loan is “secured” when property is pledged by the borrower as collateral. Should the borrower fail to repay the loan, the collateral is taken by the lender and sold…
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Kansas Foreclosure Purchasers Beware
By John Hickey
In The First National Bank and Trust in Larned v. Wetzel, 219 P. 3d 819 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009), the Kansas Court of Appeals held that a foreclosure purchaser is…