Table of Legal Abbreviations.
- 1. Nature of Property.
- 2. Judicial System and History.
- 3. Elements of Property.
- 4. Contracts and Damages.
- 5. Deposit Receipts.
- 6. Listing Agreements.
- 7. Nonpossessory Interests.
- 8. Estates in Land.
- 9. Voluntary Transfers of Property.
- 10. Involuntary Transfers of Property.
- 11. Joint Ownership.
- 12. Landowner's Liability for Injuries.
- 13. Leases and Eviction.
- 14. Recording System.
- 15. Mortgages and Deeds of Trust.
- 16. Involuntary Liens.
- 17. Property Taxes.
- 18. Homesteads.
- 19. Private Restrictions on Land.
- 20. Zoning.
- 21. Environmental Controls and Subdivision Laws.
- 22. Title Insurance and Escrow.
- 23. Agency and Broker's Relationship.
Appendices
- Appendix A: Useful Web Sites.
- Appendix B: Answers to Study Questions.
- Appendix C: Sample Test #1.
- Appendix D: Sample Test #2.
- Appendix E: Answers to Sample Tests.
Glossary of Real Estate and Legal Terms.
Index of Cases.
Index of Code Citations.
Subject Index.
Real estate professionals appreciate Gordon's user-friendly approach and real-life application of real estate law. This definitive text provides a balanced, detailed and extremely practical statement of California real estate law. More than 230 case studies are fully digested to enhance learning and clearly demonstrate commonly encountered areas of real estate law.
New and recent updates to real estate laws in California are included along with tips on how to apply the laws discussed. End-of-chapter questions and two comprehensive sample tests with answers and rational help check student understanding.
Key Features
- Practical coverage of the laws is supplemented with charts, tables, and examples that reinforce each concept.
- Case citations included where appropriate to help facilitate further research.
- Fully digested cases in each chapter apply key legal points, and end-of-chapter study questions check overall student understanding.
- Two sample tests in the appendices along with answers, rationale and page references facilitate self-paced and mastery learning.
- Case studies throughout the text address commonly encountered areas of law adding further value to Gordon's applicable approach.
New to this edition
- PowerPoint® slides enhance classroom instruction and help engage learners.
- Interactive online flashcards reinforce key terms and help students master the material more efficiently.
About the Author
- Theodore H. Gordon is listed in "Who's Who in American Law" and was an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University (San Francisco) and a practicing attorney for many years. In addition, he has an extensive business background including a Masters of Business administration degree and real estate brokerage experience.
Book Details
- Paperback: 662 pages
- Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub; 8 edition (June 7, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0538736135
- ISBN-13: 978-0538736138
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
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