One of the hardest elements to find agreement on in landlord-tenant law is sometimes the ordinary wear and tear of rental property. If the property owner and those living in the unit disagree on normal wear and tear, it can lead to landlord-tenant disputes involving...
Binding arbitration clauses aren’t the only way to avoid court
Whether you primarily execute contracts with new employees as you hire them or with clients as they hire you, including the right terms is key. A well-drafted contract will increase the benefits your business derives from the agreement while also protecting you from...
Signs that your business partnership could be in trouble
Finding the right business partner is no easy task. You need to ensure that the people you work with share your core values and vision for the company. You may have gotten yourself to this point and committed to an arrangement, only for things to turn sour at later...
What information should be in a residential tenants’ lease?
In a perfect world, all residential tenants would be responsible people who take care of their apartment as if they owned it, would cause no careless damage beyond the ordinary “wear and tear,” would make very little or no noise and would always pay their rent on...
How much does it cost to clean up a smoker’s apartment?
Tobacco consumption is not as common as it was just a few decades ago. An increase in public awareness about the risks of smoking combined with the increased cost of tobacco products has led to a tapering off of smoking in general and amenities targeted at smokers. ...
3 issues that can lead to business-destroying partnership disputes
A business partnership is one of the most important professional relationships you may ever have. Unfortunately, many business partnerships go the way of romantic relationships and terminate in acrimonious, sometimes traumatic breakups. Just like people don't go into...
When can a landlord keep a tenant’s security deposit?
Tenants and landlords can disagree on many different issues during a lease. Tenants may want to bring in pets or overnight guests that landlords won't allow, for example. However, few matters lead to disputes as quickly as money. The security deposit that someone pays...