Zoning restricts the purpose for which a property can be used. Grouping properties by their use helps the government protect property values and makes a community more functional -- but zoning restrictions can be a tremendous hurdle to overcome if you're trying to...
Fall is here, and winter is fast approaching. While everyone under the age of about 6 loves rainy days and snowy days, commuters have reason to dread this time of year. Slick and icy roads make for hazardous driving conditions, and accidents can turn commutes already...
What do you do if you suspect that one of your tenants is running a drug operation right out of one of your units? You certainly can't evict him or her based purely on a hunch. Nor can you go peeking into his or her apartment without a valid reason to be there. Which...
The contractor: A blanket term used for individuals who provide services for business and individuals often outside the scope of their own services or abilities. if you're a homeowner, you may have contractors coming over to work on repairs or installations. If you're...
For centuries, people have been using their signatures to signal their consent to some agreement. Sometimes, it was a person's name written in a cursive or stylized manner. Other times, a simple "X" could be used when the signer couldn't write his or her name. Now...
Employees can expect to give up certain rights to privacy that others take for granted. They are not entitled to the same rights of privacy while they are work as they are when they are off the clock. Technology has made it easier than ever for employers to keep an...
The internet has helped to make consumers significantly savvier than they were a decade ago. It's now common to see someone standing in an aisle of a store, looking up information on their phone before making the decision to buy a product. Manufacturers have to think...
Occasionally a person with a problem thinks "maybe I should consult an attorney." The person considers his or her circumstances, and then decides the problem is too strange or embarrassing to be shared with an attorney. Lawyers, however, are no stranger to the...
An at-will contract is one in which the client is free to end the relationship at any time without penalty. This contrasts with a long-term contract. Leases, for example, are typically long-term contracts. A contract with a cleaning company, however, may be an at-will...
Commercial leases are lengthy and complex documents. Whenever you choose to enter into a commercial lease, whether it's for office or retail space, it is always wise to have your attorney look the lease over for potential pitfalls before you sign on the dotted line....
