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How To Find a Pro Bono Attorney
There’s so much legal advice on the Internet that it’s easy to forget how many people struggle to be able to afford it. And when people below the poverty line face genuine, difficult...
What To Do When Your Driver’s License Has Been…
“License and registration please.” These words can be unnerving enough during a routine traffic stop. But consider how these words feel when you’re driving with a suspended license. They probably sound like impending...
Buying or Selling French Property? How to Choose th…
Buying a property in France requires the specialist legal assistance of highly-trained, qualified lawyers suitably experienced in such matters. It is not just permitted to have your own legal advisor, it is highly...
I’ve Been Sexually Harassed in the Workplace &…
It can be one of the most intimidating situations anybody ever encounters in their personal lives – that is, unless you swim with sharks or study crocodiles on a regular basis. But all...
Archive for Real Estate, Property, Landlord & Tenants
Three Legal Tips for Dealing with Tenants Who Don…
Friday, March 16th, 2012
We’ve all heard of bad landlords – people that seemingly take no interest in their property, are slow to respond to complaints, and generally don’t get around to cashing rent checks until a...
How to Legally Rent Out a Room in Your House
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Renting out a part of your house or apartment, or subletting, is a great way to earn extra (and generally passive) income – income that can help supplement your own rent payments. But...
Five Real Estate Documents You Need to Understand
Monday, October 31st, 2011
The business of real estate – even in a slow economy with low house prices like our current state of affairs – is a big one. Real estate transactions happen every day, and...
What You Need to Put in Your Renter’s Applicat…
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Submitting a renter’s application can be a seminal moment in your life – maybe you’re moving out of the college dorm room and are finding an apartment of your own for the first...
Ever Wonder What All the Legalese in a Lease Agreeme…
Friday, October 21st, 2011
You tell yourself that “this time, I’ll make sure to read the full lease agreement.” After all, no one likes being blind-sided by a landlord who has an eye for fine print and...
The Ins and Outs of Quitclaim Deeds
Friday, September 16th, 2011
If it sounds like an odd agreement between two parties, that’s because it often is: the quitclaim (or sometimes the “quick-claim deed”) is a very unique agreement that could have your head spinning...
Foreclosure – What Are Your Rights?
Monday, May 9th, 2011
If you ask most people, they’re not interested in the law. Sure, they’ll enjoy a good courtroom drama on television, and they’ll listen to interesting cases on the news, but when it comes...
When might a quitclaim deed be more appropriate than…
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
When any property transfers from one owner to another, a deed of transfer must be recorded with the local registry in the appropriate city or county. Generally, when one party purchases property from...
When do I need a mechanic’s lien?
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
If you own a business or perform services for someone, you expect to be paid, unless previous arrangements have been made for the donation of your time and materials. In order for your...
When should a landlord require tenants to sign a lea…
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
When you own rental property, there are many circumstances and agreements under which you may choose to rent it. However, you should always protect yourself in the event your tenant does not uphold...
