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An Economic And Political Policy Analysis Of Federal And State Laws Governing Foreign Ownership Of United States Real Estate, James R. Mason, Jr.
An Economic And Political Policy Analysis Of Federal And State Laws Governing Foreign Ownership Of United States Real Estate, James R. Mason, Jr.
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
This Note surveys the complex scheme of federal and state laws addressing foreign ownership of United States real property that has developed over the course of the last two centuries, precipitated by several important events. The Note then critically analyzes the traditionally invoked economic and policy Justifications for regulating alien land ownership. The author concludes that sound economic principles militate against rather than in support of such regulation and that policy justifications, although representing valid concerns in some cases, have been used to produce overbroad regulations. The author suggests, therefore, a rethinking of the United States approach to alien land …
The Commercial Real Estate Laws Of The People's Republic Of China And Shenzhen: An Overview, David S. Kerzner
The Commercial Real Estate Laws Of The People's Republic Of China And Shenzhen: An Overview, David S. Kerzner
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
This Article surveys the changes in real estate laws that have occurred in China since 1980. It provides a comprehensive and specific overview of the foreign investment process, which should prove particularly useful to United States investors. The Article first provides general background on the evolution of Chinese real estate law, focusing on the granting and subsequent alienation of land use rights, as well as the recent development in the area of large parcels of land. The Article then examines the current state of real estate law in Guangdong Province, specifically in Shenzhen, and explains details such as transfer and …
The Impact Of The Tax Reform Act Of 1969 On The Supply Of Adequate Housing, Kenneth J. Guido, Jr.
The Impact Of The Tax Reform Act Of 1969 On The Supply Of Adequate Housing, Kenneth J. Guido, Jr.
Vanderbilt Law Review
Hidden by the storm surrounding the more controversial changes in the Tax Reform Act of 1969 are subtle alterations in the tax structure that may significantly affect the rate and nature of real estate development. The Tax Reform Act amended provisions of the Internal Revenue Code directly applicable to real estate investments,' purposefully redesigning them in the hope of stimulating the construction and rehabilitation of rental housing, particularly low-income housing. The changes in the basic tax structure relative to real estate investments are an attempt to continue a national policy established in 1949, that of providing a "decent home and …
Professional Liability Of Abstracters, Thomas G. Roady, Jr.
Professional Liability Of Abstracters, Thomas G. Roady, Jr.
Vanderbilt Law Review
One of the most vigorous rules in the law of conveyancing is that a vendee of real estate assumes the risk of all defects in title discovered after delivery of the deed. In short, the doctrine of caveat emptor applies with full force to the purchaser and to protect himself as fully as possible he must insist that the transaction proceed in such a manner as to give him recourse against someone should he sustain a loss by reason of the title risk taken or he must proceed in a manner that will eliminate (or at least minimize) the risks …