Signing a formal contract with a supplier, a client or an employee helps clarify your relationship and expectations. Being explicit about what you want, what you will pay or what you expect from the other party is crucial to getting what you pay for in business....
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Why you should avoid a self-help eviction as a landlord
It can be frustrating when your tenant violates the terms of your lease, including keeping your rental unit unclean or falling in arrears on their payments. You may feel inclined to take matters into your own hands and usher your tenant out the door. Know that...
What are some construction defects that may lead to lawsuits?
People who have a construction project completed generally assume that the work was done properly. While this is what happens in many cases, there are times when contractors may not use the correct materials or suitable workmanship. Clients who have issues with the...
What does it mean when a title is “clouded”?
If you have looked into purchasing a home and find out that the property has a cloud on the title, then that should stop you in your tracks. Having a cloud on a title means that there is potentially an issue with the property’s title, such as a lien being placed on it...
How can I determine who the real seller of a property is?
As you well know, not all property owners are families looking to relocate. Many times, properties are owned by real estate investors or even corporations that are trying to get rid of the property for a solid return on their investment. As such, the seller’s true...
What should you do if your neighbor’s addition is on your property?
You spoke to your neighbor when they started to build a new deck on their property. You told them that it looked like it was pretty close to your boundary line and asked if they had someone come to check the boundary. They said they’d have someone come out, but they...
Do you need a partition lawsuit or a quitclaim deed?
One of the biggest downsides to quitclaim deeds is that the legal process only conveys the property rights that the person conveying the deed actually owns. This means that any third-party claim to the property ends up being conveyed along with the transfer, something...
Could change orders lead to a construction lawsuit?
When you started your construction project, you had a specific vision in mind -- but your vision has evolved since then. You need to speak to your contractor about some revisions. This is actually a common issue. Roughly 35% of all construction projects have a major...
How do you sell a property when your tenant is in it?
If you own a house or condo that someone is renting, you can’t just sell it if you decide to leave the area, get tired of being a landlord or get an offer for the property you can’t refuse. If you and your tenant have a lease rather than a month-to-month rental...
3 crucial tasks a real estate closing attorney can complete
A residential real estate transaction represents a significant transfer of money between numerous parties. Lack of planning and attention to detail can have devasting consequences to all involved. Realtors will often look to an attorney to provide insight and guidance...