General Release Contract

The mutual release of all claims against each other can act as the consideration for the release. I strongly recommend that you have an attorney...

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My roommate's girlfriend has been staying at our house for 14 days straight and I want to make her share rent.

Her continued presence may cause trouble under the lease if there is a limitation as to how many people may occupy the premises. It is definitely...

If you do not sign a lease for a 2nd year, can an apartment complex extend it anyway?

You should carefully review the lease to see what requirements it has for termination or lease extension. You may need to consult with an...

Is it possible to sue an individual of a corporation that was not a shareholder, even though she was the sole person in Corp.

You may want to consult with an attorney to investigate whether the corporation was "dissolved" properly. It could be that the corporation just...

Do I need permission to display drawn portraits of famous people inside a business?

Before taking any action, your employer should be totally certain that he/she/it owns the copyright in each of the portraits. Also, it is one...

How to break my lease due landlord breaking the confidentiality of my business

Mr. Chase makes a good suggestion about trying to find ways to give you some leverage in your negotiations with your landlord. By consulting with...

Branding company and trademark infringement

Regardless of whether your disclaimer language will be sufficient to ward off the attack, you have now been sued and therefore should be seeking...

It sounds like the LL has a good claim to deduct the fee for the carpet cleaning. it seems like a bit of a racket, but are you really going to...

Can I reject a "partial payment" of rent from a lodger?

If allowing lodgers in your house makes financial sense, then it also makes sense to consult with an attorney to understand what your obligations...

I want to open a small retail store at the local mall. Do I need to create a company, register name, LLC, ? What must I do?

My colleagues have offered good advice. You and your daughter do need to take the time to acquire the advice you should have to limit your...