Legal Articles, Real Estate

Homeowners Negligent in Lawsuit for House Party Injury

Blog post about the liability of a homeowner for an injury sustained by a guest at a house party.

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.

Court Upholds Mobile Home Resident's Private Nuisance Claim

Blog post about a resident of a mobile home suing the park owner for negligence and private nuisance after being injured in a fall caused by cracked pavement.

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?

Foreclosure Survival Guide

Learn the basics of foreclosure so you know what to expect.

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

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