Title: What is Real Estate and Real Property Law - FindLaw
Headings: What is Real Estate and Real Property Law?
What is Real Estate and Real Property Law?
Definition of Real Estate and Real Property Law
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Content: It can be owned by one person but used by another through rental arrangements. Land can be bought or sold, and due to its high value, there are many local laws that ensure real estate transactions are properly performed and recorded. Land may also pass between family members through estate planning or may be owned by more than one person. Finally, state and local governments have rules concerning the purposes for which land may be used -- for example, each plot of land must be used according to local zoning laws, and landowners may not damage the surrounding environment. Thank you for subscribing! FindLaw Newsletters
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