On a large, lengthy construction project, the cost of materials can change significantly between the time you contract to do a job and the time you actually purchase the materials. Everything from fuel prices to supply chain issues to natural disasters and more can...
Year: 2022
Contracts can be breached in various ways
As a business owner, you rely on contract law for most of your activities. You have contracts with staff, customers, vendors and service providers. For the most part, these contracts strengthen the legal rights of all parties and as long as nothing goes wrong, you may...
What are your rights when a construction client won’t pay?
Construction is a dangerous but potentially profitable industry. You have safety risks for any workers that you employ, ranging from the possibility of them falling off of a roof to the ever-present risk of electrocution. As a business owner, the most pressing issues...
3 important clauses to include in a residential lease contract
Drafting a watertight lease agreement is one of the most important steps you need to take if you are a landlord. Done right, a lease contract can protect your investment and legal rights. Which leads to the question: what should you include in the lease agreement? A...
When can a landlord legally evict a residential tenant?
Evicting a tenant from a residential property is the right of a landlord, but only on valid grounds. Every landlord has rights and obligations under the lease contract, and these responsibilities are meant to promote a harmonious relationship with the tenant. While...
What measures are landlords forbidden to take against tenants?
As a landlord, you strive for good relationships with your tenants. You always try to be forthright, consistent and responsive to their needs and complaints. But some tenants are really tough to deal with. They may frequently annoy you to no end. Even though tenants...
2 options when a business’s non-performance hurts your company
Contracts are a standard part of business, used for everything from renting commercial spaces and hiring new employees to locking in delivery schedules with suppliers. When you sign a contract, you expect the other party to follow through with their promises to you. ...
2 signs you can make a claim over a defect in a home you bought
Every home that has previously had tenants will have some wear and tear or mild deterioration. The carpet may show signs of heavy traffic or fading around windows with southern exposure. The appliances may not be as efficient and cutting-edge as they were when someone...
Dallas City Council moves closer to short-term rental regulations
Dallas homeowners could see stricter regulations on short-term rentals this fall. The Dallas City Council is scheduled to vote on new regulations for these rentals in September. Many property owners with vacation or other second homes list them on vacation rental...
2 tips for addressing residential tenant complaints
As a landlord, you have certain duties to your residential tenants. Some are set by law, and others are covered in the lease agreement. Your tenants also have a duty to comply with the terms of the lease. Many tenancies exist without any issues ever coming up, but...