There are many scenarios in which construction professionals or businesses might face client complaints. In some cases, delays in project completion can lead to conflict. Other times, the client may express dissatisfaction with the quality of the finished work....
One reason for disputes between two real estate owners is when an easement has been breached. An easement is an agreement that someone who is not a property owner is allowed to use the land in a specific way. But a violation could cause legal trouble, and it may be...
It’s not unusual for neighbors to run into disputes over property boundaries. One of the more serious situations is when a neighbor extends their property onto your land. This can involve building a structure, expanding a driveway or placing a fence across the...
Jointly owned real estate can be a very valuable asset. But it can also cause some conflict. The owners may not see things in the same light. They may not have the same goals. For example, say that two people inherit the same property from their parents. Perhaps it’s...
There are many different situations that might give rise to disputes between neighbors. Sometimes, people who own adjacent properties disagree about the boundary between their parcels. Other times, the boundary is clear, but the conduct of one neighbor may affect the...
Homeownership often involves a fight against entropy and natural forces. Properties may decline in condition over time unless homeowners are proactive about maintenance and repairs. For example, even a small amount of water incursion due to compromised home systems or...
When you want to purchase a property, it’s crucial to identify issues that might affect its transferability or ownership. An example of such problems is title defects. If the title of the property has a defect, someone may challenge your ownership. You may have to go...
An easement is a legal right for one party to use another party’s land for a purpose that’s clearly defined. The easement is attached to the land, but it doesn’t transfer any form of ownership to the party that’s allowed to use the land. Easements are common in both...
Construction projects are often creative ideas that the client pays the contractor to bring to life. The project’s goals and deliverables are known as the scope of the project. When the client starts to make changes to the project, there’s a chance that scope creep...
Payment delays, contract disputes and change order disagreements can lead to serious financial challenges when subcontractors find themselves shortchanged in construction matters. Fortunately, while subcontractors may feel they have little power against general...
