Elizabeth V Wright

Did you know that the most frequent types of cases heard in small claims courts are arguments over security deposit retentions? It’s important as a landlord that you only use the deposit to cover damage beyond wear and tear, necessary cleaning, and unpaid rent.

Renting is an experience almost all of us go through- and sadly most of us have had at least some bad landlord experiences. When those experiences go beyond the simply irritating and become serious enough to warrant legal action, you need a good attorney to help navigate the system.

It’s important to remember that the judge in your case may decide to put some type of restrictions or limitations on the spousal support they order. For instance, some judges will award alimony with the expectation that you will seek education or job training to help you become self-sufficient.

Real estate attorneys have a great deal of experience in a large variety of real estate transactions, from residential to commercial to industrial. That's why many clients will ask their real estate lawyers to help negotiate the terms and conditions of deals.

While your divorce is pending, you are said to be "in the fishbowl." This means your spending, your activities, and your behavior towards your spouse and children are under close scrutiny by opposing counsel and, in some cases, even the court.

There was a time when landlords had the ability to shut off utilities and lock tenants out of their home if they were late on rent. Those days are gone. If you haven’t gotten an eviction notice, but your landlord is threatening these actions, we can offer advice.

It’s important to remember that selling a piece of property can require you to make certain legally-necessary disclosures to the seller. When you aren’t sure whether you can leave something out without breaking the law, we can help you make that determination.

Sometimes a landlord is able to evict a tenant based on what is called a just cause. This is usually based on the ground of non-payment of rent or violation of a rental agreement. A lawyer can help you determine if your case qualifies for this type of eviction.

"Cruel and inhuman treatment" is one of the many legal justifications given for divorce. Cruel and inhuman treatment can best be defined as treatment or behavior that is deemed cruel, such as physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual violence.

If you’ve made a serious mistake in your taxes and the government hasn’t noticed it yet- hiring a lawyer specializing in landlord law might be wise. If this is done before the mistake is uncovered in an audit, a lawyer might help avoid a potentially damaging and embarrassing situation.

If you’ve been in an automobile accident that was caused by the negligence of the other driver, you may be offered a fast settlement check. One reason to turn that down, which a civil attorney can explain in detail, is that the full scope of injuries and damages from accidents isn't always known for at least several weeks.