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If you intend to purchase a condo, rowhouse, apartment or office complex, you are undoubtedly going to have to deal with party walls. These are simply the shared walls between two or more units that have separate owners or renters. In most cases, party wall agreements...
The law in Washington D.C. that regulates how landlords handle tenants’ security deposits can be somewhat confusing. It’s relatively common for landlords to unknowingly violate the law and suffer unfortunate legal consequences. If you are planning to charge a tenant...
When planning your estate, creating a trust can serve a variety of objectives. When you establish and fund a trust, you transfer certain assets into the custody of a third party, or trustee, who makes sure the trust assets pass to your beneficiaries as intended....
If you cannot afford to pay your mortgage, the lender has the right to foreclose on your home loan. That means the bank will take the property because of nonpayment according to the terms of your mortgage. You may have legal recourse if you have concerns about...
Construction projects can take months of planning to get off the ground and require significant investments of time and money to start. In the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, a developer may have to work through a number of real property legal issues related to...
The timely payment of rent is the most fundamental tenant responsibility and the primary reason that landlords rent out property. Washington, D.C. has legal requirements governing rent which can dictate which party will prevail in landlord tenant disputes. Rent...
Estate planning can seem daunting but is one of the best things you can do to take care of your family and your own concerns about the future. Estate planning is more than just a will and includes a variety of different important legal documents that help ensure loved...
When you purchase a new construction condominium, you expect a problem-free experience and a home or investment you can enjoy for years to come. Unfortunately, if the builder poorly supervised construction or cut corners on labor or materials, you could end up with a...
You worked long and hard to buy your house, and now you want to rent it out for extra income. You may use the money to supplement your retirement plan or to maintain other rental properties. You lease the property to a tenant you believe will pay the rent on time and...
No one wants to leave their family in the dark after they’re gone, but many people put off estate planning. The idea can be daunting, and the process will take time. But, there’s a reason why it’s important to use a profession to get your estate plan right. Here are...
