| Security Deposits |
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| Very often, when a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease agreement, the landlord requires the tenant to make some type of payment to the landlord in addition to the first month's rent. The payment serves as security that the tenant will return the leased premises to the landlord, at the end of the lease term, in substantially the same condition as when the parties entered into the lease agreement. More... |
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| Fair Housing Act |
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| The Fair Housing Act More... |
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| Preparation for Construction Claims |
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| Construction claims are so prevalent and diverse that preparation for the inevitable should be a part of each contractor's normal business routine. Though the source and nature of each claim is not known, contractors do know when the performance of their work is impacted or when events, circumstances, or situations arise that are outside the realm of the contractual provisions contemplated by the parties. In these instances, the contractor should collect any pertinent information and documentation that would support its actions or assist in the defense of any potential claims. More... |
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| The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act |
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| The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act is the federal law that addresses the health problems that have been associated with the use of lead-based paint in apartments and rental units. The Act and its enforcement regulations apply to rental properties that were built before 1978. More... |
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| Mortgages -- Mortgages and Deeds of Trust Distinguished |
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| In connection with real estate financing, sometimes the terms "mortgage" and "deed of trust" are used interchangeably. The two are not the same. In fact, important differences exist.
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