How Tenants Can Navigate the Legal Aspects of a Landlord Dispute
Dealing with landlord disputes as a tenant can be stressful. You may feel like you don’t have many rights or protections, but that’s not the case. There are landlord tenant laws in place to guard tenants against unfair practices. With some knowledge of your legal rights and a proactive approach, you can resolve issues with […]
3 Common Legal Problems Landlords Run Into
Understanding landlord tenant laws can be one of the most confusing aspects of property ownership. According to Flex, an estimated 20.5 million rental units located in the US are owned by individual investors acting as landlords. It’s essential for these property owners to understand their rights. Continue reading to learn more about a few of […]
30 Things You Need to Know about Real Estate Law in NJ
Buying or selling a house in New Jersey? Be prepared to meet a host of experts, from appraisers to real estate agents to mortgage lenders. Of course, that just starts the list. However, there’s something you should know. Attorneys are the only professionals permitted to provide legal advice on real estate law. If you’re the […]
Landlords Need to Know the Risk in Retaining a Security Deposit
Whether you’re a new landlord or a seasoned one, it’s something you need to know. Retaining a security deposit comes with its share of risks. In the end, it’s something that could cause more problems than its worth. Without question, renting property to tenants comes with its share of challenges. In some cases, problems arise […]
How Protected Wetlands Could Kill Your Real Estate Deal
It doesn’t matter if your real estate transaction involves a purchase or a sale. In fact, it’s also irrelevant if you’re buying or selling commercial real estate or residential property. It’s a fact. Protected wetlands could kill your real estate deal. And, that’s just the beginning. All things considered, you may not even truly comprehend […]
What Happened in this Case Involving Return of a Security Deposit?
As a residential landlord, you should know the law concerning security deposits. No doubt you think of the money you hold onto as quasi-insurance on your property. However, what happens when there is a dispute about the return of a security deposit? In case you didn’t realize it, your failure to properly refund a security […]
When You Need to Sell Real Property After Someone Dies
You could easily feel overwhelmed. Taking charge of an estate often comes with a plethora of emotions and decisions. So, what exactly happens when you need to sell real property after someone dies? In some cases, it might not even be you that will inherit real property. Nonetheless, your duties include ensuring the estate’s beneficiaries […]
Option to Purchase in Commercial Lease: What You Need to Know
When you’re a commercial landlord, you should know certain key terms are critical to your lease agreement. However, are you considering the sale of the property? If so, you may want to insert a clause that gives your commercial tenant an option to purchase. For a moment, consider this. You own a commercial building and […]
Why Would You Need to Worry about Real Property Easements?
When you purchase real property, you more than likely expect exclusive use. However, that’s not necessarily always the case. Real property easements could give another individual or entity some rights to your land. Meanwhile, you should know that the government can acquire easements for public purposes. The best examples of legal concepts often come from […]
Ejectment: How to Remove a Non-Tenant from Your Property
If you’re a landlord, you already know that tenants can be evicted for more than nonpayment of rent. All things considered, you may have some idea how the process works. You and your attorney show up in landlord-tenant court and plead your case. However, let’s put that to the side for the time being. What […]