Real Estate Newsletters
Breach of Contract
A breach of contract occurs in the event one of the parties to a contract fails to fulfill his or her part of the deal.
Initiative and Referendum
Initiative and referendum are two mechanisms by which the voters of a state can directly effectuate changes in the state law. Whether a particular state has an initiative process and/or a referendum process is determined by the constitution of the state.
Preparation for Construction Claims
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.
Recognition and Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of carbon-monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a poison gas which has no color or odor. Thus, it can easily go unnoticed in the home.
Timeshares
A timeshare is an interest in real property. The nature of the interest varies somewhat, depending on the nature of the timeshare itself, but usually the buyer acquires the right to use a specified property during a certain period of time each year.