Category Archives: Business Law

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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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Bringing Your Rental Property Up to Code

The law is specific when it comes to tenant-landlord relationships and responsibilities.  As a landlord, you are expected to provide a habitable living space for their tenant.  So what does it mean to be up to code?  Here are a few things you can do to catch you up and ensure that you are fulfilling […]

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The Truth About Probation Violation for Juveniles

With youth, often comes the feeling of invincibility.  Many times, due to lack of attention or even just poor explanation, juveniles do not fully grasp the consequences of probation violation.  It’s important that this is understood before the probationary period begins.

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What to Do Before You Rent Out Your Property

Being a landlord is serious business, and you want to make sure you are protected.  Tenant protection laws in New York have certain expectations when it comes to rental properties, and you want to make sure you are fully prepared.  Here are some things you should do before you rent out your property.

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Before You Breach a Contract: What You Need to Know

In business, and in many aspects of life, contracts are signed.  The purpose of this is to lay out responsibilities and obligations of each involved party so that it is clear what is expected of each participant. Usually, 0nce the agreement is made, that is the last you will hear of it.  Both parties fulfill […]

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Things Service-Based Businesses Should Include in Their Contract

Business contracts in New York serve to protect you and your client.  Service-based businesses have to adhere to the commitments they stipulated on the service level agreement (SLA) part of the contract. This includes the responsibility the service provider has to their clients, the quality of service which will be provided, the availability of that […]

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What To Look for When Buying a Start-Up Company

Startups are hard work. You have to build a business from the ground up, put in most of your time, a lot of money and effort – all that, without an assurance that it will at least give a return on your investment. You can help this situation by buying an existing successful business. You […]

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