Connecticut Residential Lease Agreements 101 Residential lease agreements are legal documents between a landlord and a tenant that outline the rights and responsibilities of both parties for the duration of the rental agreement. A residential lease agreement is defined by Connecticut law as "the oral or written agreement and all written or electronic documents, such […]
What Is Adult Legal Guardianship? What is Adult Legal Guardianship?The specific definition of a legal guardianship varies by state, but a legal guardianship is a court-granted authority to make virtually any decision for an adult with diminished mental capacity. Guardianship is a legal duty imposed on the guardian and is subject to court oversight and […]
What Is a Legal Disclaimer? A legal disclaimer is a statement intended to protect the party making it from legal liability. This is done through a refusal to accept some liability that would usually be imposed. It’s generally used to remove liability for information that is too complicated and/or flexible to apply to any one […]
Intro to Michigan Land Contracts A land contract is a lawful agreement between a buyer and seller where, as a result of its execution, the deed of the property is retained in the seller’s hands until the purchase price is paid in full. It is alternative way to hold title that is unique to Michigan […]
What is an Appendix to a Contract? An appendix in a contract provides detailed information and specifications relevant to the agreement that would be cumbersome or unnecessary to include in the main body of the document. As to specific inclusions, an appendix can contain information such as the working hours required for specific work tasks, […]
What Constitutes Diligent Legal Services? Diligent legal services are defined as a lawyer’s "careful and persistent effort to accomplish what one is obligated to do." Simply put, it is the legal services that you can expect from your lawyer on a daily basis for the duration of your representation.To clarify the term "diligence," let’s turn […]
An Introduction to Abandonment Laws Abandonment laws in California are generally applicable to all kinds of property, not just real property, and can sometimes apply to personal property as well depending on the situation. Generally speaking, if someone abandons property, the property is no longer theirs. A person may abandon their personal property in California […]
The Lowdown on a Contract Addendum A contract addendum is an additional document that is used to modify the existing agreement between the parties. It addresses any additional terms that need to be included or any modifications that are necessary because of some issue that has occurred after the original contract was created and signed. […]
Oklahoma Tint Law Summary To ensure that you are legally allowed to have any darkness of window tint, you must adhere to the laws and regulations accompanying the installation of window tint on your car. Car tint laws are important, as they make the roadways and highways safer for you and everyone around you. It […]
What Exactly is Consumer Law? Consumer Law is an essential branch of law that focuses on protecting the rights of consumers in their dealings with businesses and financial institutions. It covers a wide range of legal issues, from misrepresentation and fraud to complex areas such as bankruptcy, credit, debt settlement, professional standards, healthcare, and workers’ […]