Property Law

Residential real estate is not as complicated as commercial one. Managing a residential property can be more manageable, but this doesn't mean issues won't arise. The chances of having at least one hard-to-manage tenant are high. You may be in dispute with such a...

Owning a rental property can be a great source of passive income. But being a landlord also comes with its share of responsibilities. And one of these is ensuring that the residential property they are leasing is fit for human habitation. But what happens when the...

Breaking a rental lease can often result in legal and financial consequences for tenants. However, there are certain instances when it may be allowed. You need to understand the situations in which you may legally break your lease agreement to avoid costly penalties...

Being a commercial landlord comes with many benefits including passive, consistent income and an increase in land value. But there’s lots of responsibility involved, too. If you’ve been thinking about becoming a commercial landlord, you need to possess certain...

When renting a property, your landlord will most likely require you to pay a security deposit alongside the first month’s rent. The primary purpose of a security deposit is to motivate you to pay your rent and abide by the rental contract’s terms. The security deposit...

You can’t control the weather, but you should be able to control how much rainwater collects in your yard or in other parts of your property with good drainage. So, what happens when you don’t? Aside from water in your basement and a swamp that’s likely to attract all...

Picking the most suitable commercial space is integral for business growth. Whether you are opening a new business or it’s time to upgrade your space, you should make calculated moves. With hundreds of options, you need to be informed. The following are three things...

Commercial landlords and tenants have the option to agree to various clauses when they sign the initial lease. This contract can be designed to offer more productions for landlords or for tenants, and the two sides can negotiate the terms that they would like to...

When people are trying to rent a place to live, or they are trying to buy a home, the law says that they have to be treated fairly. Everyone has to be given the same chance. Discrimination is not allowed. This is very similar to what happens in the workplace, and...

Signing a commercial lease with a new tenant usually means that you can look forward to several years of payments, as well as traffic to the property that might eventually attract new tenants. The business renting your property will not only pay for the space that the...