When a tenant violates a section of a rental agreement or fails to pay rent, the landlord can demand possession of the rental property orally or in writing. Yet, surprising to some, he or she cannot file an affidavit for an eviction unless the tenant refuses to grant the landlord possession of the rental unit.…
In an effort to provide struggling homeowners with some welcome relief, the Home Affordable Modification Program (better known as HAMP) is a program within the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program offering reduced monthly mortgage payments. Thus, the aim of HAMP is to allow homeowners to remain in their homes by making their payments more affordable…
By way of the workers’ compensation system, injured individuals have a right to receive compensation and medical benefits following an injury sustained while performing their job. Yet, the principle behind workers’ compensation is that it provides a benefit for the employee and the employer. For instance, when a worker is injured on the job, he…
At the forefront of nearly all business disputes, breach of contract is, by simple definition, failure to hold up one’s end of a bargain. Given that a partner or business associate denies their obligations as stated in a contractual agreement, the non-breaching party can essentially sue them to enforce the details of the contract, as…
When faced with the misfortune of filing for bankruptcy, individuals and families search for strategies to manage their debt. With a rise in popularity, debt consolidation companies promote the simplicity of combining debt, while protecting one’s credit rating. Yet, these relationships do not come without hidden costs, and if not taken seriously, could result in…
For the injured employee, workers’ compensation coverage has provided welcome relief from many work-related accidents and hazards. Though employees once had limited options following a work-related injury, laws now obligate employers to provide benefits. For this reason, The Balance online forum reports that workers’ compensation law is the grand bargain between workers and employers. Is Every Worker…
When it comes to individuals’ rights under the law, few understand the value on their rights until they are in a position to seek answers. Such is the case with Workers’ Compensation law. While most people realize that their employer should pay their medical bills if they are injured on the job, few understand the…
Chances are, you’ve heard the phrase “on their deathbed,” which usually refers to someone that is terminally ill and near death. Depending on the circumstances surrounding an individual’s illness, as well as family dynamics, he or she may be without a formal will to divide his or her assets at the time of death. When…
Whether you are visiting your physician due to illness, or you are preparing for a planned surgery, you place an extraordinary amount of trust in your doctor and the care you’ll receive. Consider the following scenario—imagine that during a routine examination, a radiologist performs x-rays prior to an operation. The x-rays reveal a nodule on…
For many, determining a last will and testament is an important step in establishing an estate plan. Thus, in the event that a person dies, the last will is a legally sound document providing details of who will inherit their property and other assets, including who will oversee their affairs. For surviving family members, having…
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