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Explanation of Mediation

We all hope to live harmoniously with our neighbors. Sometimes, however, disputes arise due to varying lifestyles. One way to resolve disputes is through the use of a form of alternative dispute resolution known as mediation.

Dog Law -- No-Pets Clauses in Residential Real Estate Leases

In residential real estate leases, it is not uncommon to find some type of pet restriction. Some leases contain a standard "no-pets" clause, which prohibits tenants from keeping any pets whatsoever on the leased premises. Other leases contain variations, such as restrictions on the size of a pet a tenant may keep or on the number of pets a tenant may keep.

Insuring Your Real Estate against Liability

A homeowner, a landlord, or a tenant may be subject to liability if someone is injured on the premises. If there is no insurance, the damages will have to be paid out of pocket. Various types of insurance policies can shift liability from the property owner to an insurance company in exchange for the payment of premiums.

Intestate Succession

When a person dies with a will, the person is said to have died "testate." If a person dies without a will, the person is said to have died "intestate." In the case of an intestate person, the law of intestate succession governs the distribution of the person's property following the person's death.

Legal Research on Real Estate Law

Today, more so than ever before, non-lawyers have occasion to conduct legal research. A question involving real estate law may provide such an opportunity. The process can be quite daunting.