Rhode Island MCLE - Real Estate Courses
Rhode Island MCLE
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Handy Causes of Action: Mechanic’s Liens and other Lawsuits
There are few people without a horror story about construction jobs. From contractors who fail to show to misguided plans workers who spend half the day on their lunch hour, these types of stories plague the construction industry. But there are always two sides and contractors have their own justifiable complaints—with clients who don’t pay and last minute changes to agreed- upon plans. This CLE course will explain the Mechanic’s Lien Act in Illinois, designed specifically to ensure contractors... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Home Sweet Lis Pendens: Defending Residential Foreclosures in Illinois
The glut in foreclosures in recent years has made the business of defending against foreclosures more profitable than ever. But when should you advise your client to defend? What factors are needed to embark on this course of action? This CLE lecture will present the issues and considerations one should take into account when defending a residential foreclosure in Illinois. The course will present tips and strategies for managing the process, the stages of mounting a proper defense, the methods... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Advanced Techniques in Transfer Development Rights
The transfer of development rights has specific geographic and documentary requirements such as as-of-right transactions between two adjacent properties with a contiguous lot line. The use of advanced techniques such as air parcel to store development rights for later use is not uncommon. In this CLE course, you will learn the language of zoning and development rights transfers, the due diligence required to determine if transfers have occurred and the documentation and approvals to implement ad... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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The Nuts, Bolts and New Developments in Land Use Practice in New York City
Land use in New York City has undergone dramatic changes which include recent developments on grant applications by the City Planning Commission and City Council. This CLE course will examine these changes and the new emphasis on affordable housing and public realm improvements which have greatly shaped New York City land use practice in the past year. The course will explore the basics in New York City land use practice and review the course of development under New York’s City Zoning Resolutio... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Ethical Issues in Making Capacity Decisions
Substance abuse, alcohol abuse, old age and mental illness are just some of the factors that can contribute to an individual’s capacity to act in a legal environment. This designation is typically a medical determination and the aging population as well as prevalence of mental illness diagnoses and incidences of substance and alcohol abuse has drastically increased the application of capacity in legal cases. While capacity is widely known as an issue in criminal matters, this CLE course will rev... More Info
$652Ethics Credits -
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The Mortgage Contingency Clause and Ethical Issues in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts
Real estate deals are notorious for falling through. Whether commercial or residential, there are countless contingencies for buyers and sellers to be aware of. This CLE course will review, in detail, potential pitfalls such as environmental issues, lack of certificate of occupancy, failed mortgage applications and contractual issues that can delay or even nullify an agreement. Topics include: May the Buyer Apply to a Mortgage Broker? How Soon Does the Buyer Need to Apply? What if the Bu... More Info
$652Total Credits1 Ethics -
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Environmental Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions
Among the many issues potential purchasers of a property as well as companies with outside facilities must face is the threat of site contamination. Attorneys representing purchasers need to be careful to protect their clients and to be well informed of the Federal and State laws that apply to hazardous site contamination. This CLE course will review the applicable statutes and explain how to evaluate potential risk and construct contracts that effectively protect their clients. The course wi... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Leasing Basics: A Tenant's Perspective
Rental agreements are notorious for being broken. Whether by a tenant’s early departure or a landlord failure to make requisite repairs, given the volume of incidences in which one party accuses the other of failing to meet the standards of the lease, these breaches seem more the norm than the exception. This CLE course will explain the tenant’s perspective on issues related to property rentals including basic definitions and economic issues, inclusions, escalations, guarantees, and the standard... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Representing Owners in Construction Matters
Listen to anyone tell the story of their home construction and you will hear tales of frustration, anger and sometimes downright theft. This CLE course will teach you how to successfully represent your clients in construction projects and design contracts that protect them throughout the process. The course will begin with an explanation of the myriad parties involved in these projects from designers and contractors to insurers and lenders. The course will then delve into contractual issues and... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Mechanic's Liens - What's It All About?
Construction projects are a hive of activity, with everyone from architects and engineers to constructors and mechanics playing a role. But not everyone on a construction site has equal remedies against non-payment from the general contractor who hired them and owners can find themselves caught in a legal battle that is not of their own making. This CLE course will review the subcontractors’ remedy for these instances, typically referred to as a Mechanic’s Liens, a powerful tool used by contract... More Info
$552General Credits
