Questions to Ask Your Landlord Before You Move In

You want to rent an apartment or house, you have found an interesting place that looks right, and now you are ready to make a decision? Great! But before you move in and before entering into a contract, make sure you have the answers to some basic questions, so you know in advance what to expect, and so that you are aware of your tenant rights and responsibilities.

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Types of Business Contracts You Should Know About

You cannot do business without entering certain contracts or agreements, even though they are not always of a formal, written kind. We even encounter contracts in everyday life, for example when we make a purchase. When we hire a contractor, the basis is a contract, even if those are mostly in oral form. When we rent or lease a car, an apartment or some business or offices space, we enter into a contract. And when we hire an employee – that happens on the basis of a contract as well.

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What Does it Take to Win a DWI Case?

Winning a case varies from one case to the next, but there are certain actions one can take that can safeguard a win. Defending a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) case is a lot more difficult than prosecuting it because of two things: the bias against drunk drivers and prosecution’s use of professional witnesses who can make even the weakest cases appear like they have more merit.

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Be Alert on the Road This Holiday Season

Regardless of the season, you should be alert and focused when you’re driving. However, because in most places in the country, there’s snow and rain during this time, it’s best to be extra careful.

There’s also a high possibility that the roads you’ll be driving on are very busy — with drivers rushing to pick up gifts or heading home for reunion or family dinners. This is a recipe for disasters, especially if the focus on getting to the destination is higher than how it’s done.

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How to Protect Your Short-Term, Holiday Business

Short-term, holiday businesses are very different from businesses that run the whole year round. They have different problems and solutions that every business owner considering opening one should be wary of. Some examples of businesses like this include holiday decoration pop-ups, Santa-for-hire businesses, and even caroling groups.

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Looking Out for Your Tenants This Holiday Season

As a landlord or owner of a building, you are responsible for your tenants. You make sure the property — especially the common areas and amenities — are safe and working. All repairs and maintenance go through you, and how you go about your job and respect tenant rights can determine whether a tenant stays or goes.
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How to Find a DWI Defense Attorney in New York

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is considered as a serious offense, especially with road accidents consistently rising. Not only is the drunk driver a danger to himself, he can also damage property, seriously injure or even kill other people. That’s why punishments range from a fine and license suspensions to community service and jail time.

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Drive Safe and Sober This Thanksgiving

When the Holiday Season rolls in, the merriment sometimes dulls your observation skills, reason, and boundaries. You have a beer before dinner, a few glasses of wine while enjoying the turkey, a few shots while playing Thanksgiving games and few more glasses of wine while listening to your Nana’s stories. By the end of it, those “few” glasses have now accumulated to a lot. Whether you admit it or not, you’re inebriated, and you shouldn’t be driving.  Instead of getting to the point where you need a lawyer in New York, you might try some of these tips first.

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Understanding DWI Laws in NYS

Wherever you are in the country DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) is considered a serious offense. It puts you and the people around you in grave danger. That’s why DWI laws in NYS have become stricter in holding people who drive under the influence liable for their actions.

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Common Businesses Pursued by Entrepreneurs

Economies are driven by small and medium and enterprises. Together, they make up a huge part of different industries — from food and travel to fashion and retail. The allure of starting a business varies from one person to the next. Some see it is an opportunity to make an impact in a community or industry. Others do it for financial stability or power and fame. Some end up with a business because they want to be their own bosses.

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