Legal Articles, Construction
Sale of Beachfront Home After Sandy Meets Impossibility of Performance
A blog post about a divorcing couple who could not sell their home at the agreed price due to damage by Hurricane Sandy.
Landlord Liability for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A blog post about landlord-tenant regulations pertaining to carbon monoxide.
Tenant's Not Liable For Dog Attack In Own Backyard
Blog post about a landlord who was found not liable for the attack of a child by a tenant's dog.
Tenant's Daughter Sustains Head Injury From Falling Concrete
Blog post about the liability of a landlord when one tenant's minor child accidentally injures another tenant's minor child.
Let a Lawyer Review Your Commercial Lease Agreement
A commercial lease is usually prepared by the landlord's attorney. Shouldn't you have your own lawyer review it for you?
Federal Court Finds Waiver of Subrogation By Tenants In Residential Lease Unenforceable
In Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company v. Avalon Bay Communities, the District Court of New Jersey ruled that a waiver of subrogation by tenants in a residential lease was unenforceable because it contravened public policy and was vague and ambiguous.
Landlord Liability For Tenant Dog Attacks Under Texas Law
A discussion of a landlord's potential liability for an attack by dog owned by the landlord's tenant.
Mechanics lien claim limited to contract price
This article discusses what amount a construction professional or material seller may claim.
Protecting Yourself with a Simple Google Search
Using the internet to search potential client's payment and business history prior to entering into contracts