title: Property issues in practice.
abstract: This article discusses legal issues relating to property ownership. The primary focus is on land use control laws such as zoning ordinances. Cases involving legal questions over the location and operation of veterinary clinics are discussed. An explanation of how land use contracts work and how veterinarians may encounter them is included. The application of nuisance law is reviewed, and representative cases are discussed. Also included is a discussion of property liability issues and what veterinarians can do to avoid litigation.
authors.affiliation: Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa.
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006762:Hospitals, Animal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007603:Jurisprudence; D007860:Leasing, Property / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007886:Legislation, Veterinary; D010067:Ownership / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States; D014730:Veterinary Medicine