Berger & Harwell, PA
Attorneys at Law
Building Futures One transaction at a Time
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 808
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210

Telephone: 704-553-7614
Facsimile: 704-553-7965
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Hal Berger
Helen Ruth "HR" Harwell
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Rights and Duties of Co-Tenants
 
Co-tenants may own real estate in one of three ways -- as joint tenants, as tenants in common, and as tenants by the entirety. Except for the exclusive rights noted below, co-tenants generally have the same rights and duties. More...
 
The Historic Homeowner -- State and Local Preservation Laws
 
The issue of historic preservation is governed by a myriad of federal, state, and local laws. Generally speaking, the purpose of preservation laws is to encourage the recognition of historic resources, as well as the preservation of those resources. Without question, historic preservation is a legitimate governmental objective. On the state and local levels, historic preservation controls may be enacted subject to the applicable constitutional constraints.More...
 
Tangible and Intangible Property
 
Property is an external thing that can be owned or possessed. Property can be divided into two categories: tangible and intangible. The word tangible refers to something that has a definable physical form that can be felt or touched. The word intangible refers to something that cannot be perceived by the senses. More...
 
Termite Inspections
 
In residential real estate transactions, it is not uncommon for standard contracts to contain a clause that makes the buyer's consummation of the transaction contingent upon the home passing a termite inspection.More...
 
Restrictive Covenants
 
Restrictive covenants are deed provisions that set forth a unique set of rules applicable to given properties. Often the original builder or developer implements the restrictive covenants when a neighborhood is first developed. Generally speaking, the purpose of restrictive covenants is to ensure a standardized appearance for a specific area. Another purpose of restrictive covenants is to control specified activities within the area.More...
 
 

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Berger Harwell
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 808
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210

Telephone: 704-553-7614