| Lead Hazards |
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| The issue of lead hazards is of particular concern with regard to dwellings built prior to 1978. In fact, the presence of lead, lead dust, or lead-based paint chips, presents serious hazards to children, as well as adults. More... |
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| Estimating the Costs of Interstate Moving Expenses -- The Non-Binding Estimate |
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| Federal law regulates the business of carriers who transport household goods from one state to another. Federal laws and the regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) come into play to advise customers of their rights, including the right to have a mover provide a written estimate of the cost of the move. The estimate may be either binding or nonbinding. With each kind of estimate, certain rules apply. More... |
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| Subleases |
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| A sublease is a tenant's agreement to allow a third party (sublessee) to take over the rent and occupancy of leased premises. In a sublease, the tenant remains obligated to the landlord under the original lease, and the sublessee becomes the tenant of the original tenant. The landlord may agree to accept rent payments directly from the sublessee, although he or she is not required to do so. More... |
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| Adverse Possession |
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| Adverse possession is a way that a claimant can establish title to real estate. Essentially, adverse possession is a nonpermissive use of land with a claim of right. More... |
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| Resolution of Disputes with Interstate Household Goods Carriers |
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| When a customer contracts with a mover to transport household goods across state lines, federal law requires that the mover's contract include a provision for arbitration as a method of resolving any disputes that arise. Although the arbitration provision is required, the customer may resort to the court system and is not obligated to first go through the arbitration process. More... |
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