| Reasonable Dispatch Service -- A Mover's Obligation to Deliver |
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| When a homeowner or a tenant enters into a contract with a mover to transport furniture and furnishings out of state, those federal laws and the regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) come into play. The FMCSA requires a mover to transport a shipment with "reasonable dispatch."More... |
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| A Landlord's Liability for an Injury Inflicted by a Tenant's Dog |
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| Typically, a landlord cannot be held liable for an injury inflicted by a tenant's dog. In the fact scenario described above, John had no reason to know that Jake's dog would inflict an injury on the construction contractor. Jake may be liable for his dog's actions, but it is unlikely that John would be liable.More... |
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| Boundary Fences and Disputes between Neighbors |
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| Most people hope to live harmoniously with their neighbors. Sometimes, however, disputes arise due to varying lifestyles.More... |
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| Options to Purchase Real Estate |
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| Briefly stated, an option refers to a party's right to purchase real estate within a specified period of time.
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| Mortgages -- Satisfaction |
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| When a borrower pays off a mortgage or deed of trust, the lender on the mortgage or deed of trust must record a notice that it no longer holds a security interest in the mortgaged property. The laws governing such notifications vary from state to state, and the laws of each state must be consulted individually for further details. A satisfaction of mortgage may also be known as a release or cancellation.More... |
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