20 topics covered across all 50 states and DC. Pick a topic to see your state's rules.
Montana 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
See all 51 jurisdictions →Alabama adverse possession requires 20 years (10 with color of title or paid taxes) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
See all 51 jurisdictions →Illinois property boundary disputes are resolved through surveys, deeds, adverse possession, acquiescence, or boundary-line agreements — but they're often more about neighbors than law.
See all 51 jurisdictions →Massachusetts construction defect claims are governed by statutes of repose (typically 6-15 years from substantial completion), pre-suit notice requirements, and warranty rules — but homeowners have real remedies if they act quickly.
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