Construction disputes are common occurrences in the construction industry. Construction disputes often arise when one party to the contract claims that another has not fulfilled their obligations under the contract, or where there is a dispute over payments, delays in...
Year: 2021
What is adverse possession?
Adverse possession relates to conditions that one party must meet in order to claim another person’s property as their own through continuous possession or use. An individual only has such a claim if specific legal requirements are met. The law relating to adverse...
3 elements that set commercial leases apart from residential ones
If you recently officially formed your business or are finally ready to take your home run company and turn it into a successful commercial venture, you probably need a space to do business. Regardless of how confident you are about the likely success of the company,...
Four common disputes between neighbors
Every neighborhood has its ups and downs, and occasionally it is the actual neighbors who account for the downs. Disputes between you and the people who live or own businesses near you are prevalent, but some issues may be more explosive than others. Noise pollution...
Can you terminate your commercial lease due to hardship?
Leases should protect everyone who signs them. Tenants have the protection of locking in a specific space for their needs and a specific rental rate. Landlords have the protection of knowing someone has to pay them for a specific amount of time so that they can budget...
Is the seller or their agent responsible for undisclosed defects?
When you recently bought a home, you toured it with your own agent to check it for defects. You probably had an inspection and an appraisal performed on the property. In addition to those efforts, you or your agent likely looked over the disclosure provided by the...
What can you do if new construction causes flooding on your property?
If your home is now flooded as a result of new construction next door or nearby, you may be wondering what kind of action you can take. If your neighbor is causing flood damage, then you should look into your legal options to have construction stopped or to find a...
Can a landlord increase CAM fees in the middle of a lease?
When you sign a commercial lease as a tenant, your goal is to lock in a property where you can do business. Whether you need manufacturing space or a retail shop, the right location and amenities can mean the difference between success and failure. As a landlord,...
When might a construction delay lead to disputes?
Construction delays happen for all kinds of reasons. For example, lumber costs recently spiked and have only just begun to come back down. Given the drastic impact that tripling the price of a crucial material can have on a project, companies may have delayed...
Can you file a lawsuit when someone else breaks a contract?
Contracts are formal agreements between two or more parties regarding transactions or services. Most contracts requires one company or person to do something for another party in exchange for certain compensation. Other contracts might prohibit people from taking...