Buying a home in Nashville is exciting, whether it is a starter home, a flipper or your forever home. There are many expenses involved in the home buying process, so you may be surprised when the real estate agent you are already working with suggests also retaining a...
Residential Real Estate
Understanding the parol evidence rule
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 13, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
When real estate is exchanged, an agreement is usually formalized in a written contract. Without written contracts, it would not be possible to enforce the agreement in court if a party doesn’t fulfill its obligations. Although this may seem simple on the surface –...
What should I do if a title search reveals a ‘dirty’ title?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Oct 11, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
The residential real estate market is hot right now in Nashville and across the U.S. with potential homeowners bidding for choice properties, often paying well above the asking price. With so much at stake, those looking to buy or sell a home may want to get to...
Seller property condition disclosures in Tennessee
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jun 18, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
A home purchase or sale is one of the largest transactions most people will ever complete. In Tennessee, home sellers are required to provide information about the condition of the property to the buyer and must disclose certain property defects to the best of the...
Understanding eminent domain with real estate in Tennessee
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jan 28, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
People who own property in Tennessee are not expecting the government to simply decide to take it from them for its own use, no matter how important or necessary that use is said to be. However, it can happen based on eminent domain. People who find themselves...
Understanding residential zoning
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 2, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate, Residential Real Estate
Zoning affects everything regarding how individuals can use certain pieces of land. It is important to note that the categories and symbols used can vary widely depending on your jurisdiction. Generally speaking, the government indicates different zoning types with...
What are the minimal standards for a rental home?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Aug 17, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Under Tennessee law, your landlord can only rent you a home that is safe habitable, and he or she must keep your home in that condition. However, the law also sets minimum standards for what a home must include for it to be suitable for someone to legally rent out....
What are zombie titles?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Nov 26, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
You have likely seen rundown houses in Tennessee that look like nobody has lived there for years. They may attract animals or criminal activity. You may wonder who owns these homes and why they are not taking care of the property. What you see is something SmartAsset...
Do you know your responsibilities regarding disabled tenants?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 19, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
You decided to become a landlord in Tennessee to make some extra cash and provide people with a great home. Recently, someone with a disability submitted an application, asking about your knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To help you understand your...
What are required disclosures in real estate?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jun 1, 2018 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
Required disclosures are in important part of the real estate process which is why both buyers and sellers should be familiar with this aspect of buying or selling a home. On one hand, sellers need to be familiar what they are required to disclose and buyers should be...
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