An Agent's Guide to DC Real Estate Law

This is a collection of DC real estate related topics that are important not just as a desk reference for the professional, but in helping the reader become a DC real estate salesperson or broker. It covers many important topics to help the reader to problem solve and learn new topics. The text will give one an understanding of the types of laws, of property rights, ownership aspects, DC court system; agency and licensing laws; ethics; disclosure requirements; prohibited abuses; landlord tenant law; fair housing & human rights laws; contracts; lead based paint disclosures; mortgages foreclosure; mechanics' liens; and other important components of law.