Category Archives: Blog
Most Common Landlord-Tenant Disputes
If you are a landlord, you will ideally find a tenant that follows all the rules you’ve set and respects your boundaries. If you’re a tenant, you’re hoping that renting an apartment will be relatively easy. As a tenant, you pay your rent, and you expect your landlord to be agreeable to you. However, that’s not […]
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 […]
Choosing The Right DWI Lawyer
Don’t make a mistake in finding a DWI lawyer by not protecting yourself. This is a stressful situation, where you have to be prepared and make snap decisions that could influence your case. An experienced DUI lawyer can help alleviate the pressure and stress by guiding you towards decisions that are better for your situation.
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.
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.
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 […]
What to Do When You’re Pulled Over for a DUI
DUI Laws in New York are strict. Being pulled over and suspected of a DUI can be a terrifying experience with dire consequences. If you are pulled over for a DUI, here are some basic rules of behavior you should follow.
What to Look for Before Signing a Lease
Leasing an office, apartment, or any type of space enters you into a contract with the landlord. It’s easy to get excited about a property and feel a sense of urgency to jump on it before anyone else catches on to the opportunity. You need to understand, however, that a handshake and a smile isn’t […]
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 […]
Juvenile Crime Trends in the U.S.
There are mixed, almost polarizing sentiments when it comes to juvenile delinquency in America. Some people believe that these kids who have committed crimes, especially those that require deliberation and planning, have to be tried as adults and made examples out of. That way, kids, and teenagers their age will think twice about committing the […]
