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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...