Your supplier plays an integral part in your business as they ensure you have needed goods or services to operate. Therefore, if they fail to deliver within the agreed time, you may be inconvenienced. Here is what to do if this happens: Contact them In most cases,...
Year: 2023
What if your subcontractors make mistakes?
When a client contracts you for work, you may not have sufficient staff, time or knowledge to carry out every single part of the job. You may, therefore, bring in subcontractors to help you. What then if something goes wrong? Can you just blame it on the subcontractor...
Why every homeowner should know the Common Enemy Rule
As a homeowner, you're faced with many responsibilities, from maintenance and repairs to overseeing the safety and security of your property. You are also bound by a number of laws related to home ownership. Among the various legal concepts that pertain to...
How to handle tenant complaints
As a rental property owner, you should be ready for complaints, from repairs to tenant interpersonal issues. Tenants in Texas have numerous rights, including the right to quiet enjoyment, health and safety and security. Thus, if a tenant complains about a matter, you...
When mediation for a commercial dispute fails, what comes next?
Mediation is often a beneficial approach when the owner or management of a commercial operation hopes to resolve a dispute amicably. Perhaps they want to keep the details of a challenging situation out of the press or they hope to preserve a valuable working...
3 signs you need to reconsider your business partnership
Many business owners look to make their jobs easier while also looking for opportunities to grow. One way this can be done is to start a business partnership. A business partner can help strengthen a business by providing new perspectives, taking on work and building...
Common examples of boundary disputes
When you purchase a property, particularly a detached house, you generally purchase the surrounding land as well. For instance, you may have front and/or rear gardens with grassy areas. You may also own the driveway or paths that run around the property. You have a...
What are a seller’s disclosure obligations when it comes to real estate?
You’ve probably heard the phrase “buyer beware” a few times before in your life, and that’s never truer than when you’re making a major purchase – and few purchases are bigger than a home. One of the best ways you can protect yourself is by paying careful attention to...
Recognizing and protecting against unfair tactics
Deceptive trade practices involve dishonest and misleading activities by businesses or individuals to deceive consumers and gain personal benefits. Here, you can find several examples of deceptive trade practices and the importance of consumer protection laws in...
The importance of a title search when buying commercial property
Conducting a title search before purchasing a commercial property is a critical step that should never be overlooked. A title search involves investigating the historical records and legal documentation of the property's ownership. Its purpose is to verify the...