Yes, you are correct. Residential landlords in North Carolina have a statutory duty to mitigate damages by employing best efforts and due...

It sounds like you have a Statute of Frauds issue, as transfers of interests in real property must be in writing in order to be legally effective. ...

The short and simple answer, in the abstract, is that these arrangements you outlined are legally permissible; what matters, of course, are the...

Make sure that you have the agreement in writing, and signed by both parties. The agreement should specify what is owed to you as the landlord,...

While any competent lawyer would want to review the entire documentation before providing a definite analysis of any contract formation or...

If the landlord provided these appliances as part of the lease agreement, yes, you would be entitled to reimbursement if you had to replace these...

This is legal, as long as this is part of the negotiation leading up to the execution of the agreement; until execution, the parties are free to...

If Florida is the situs of the trust, I suggest consulting with a Florida lawyer who litigates trusts, estates and similar fiduciary matters. For...

I agree with Attorneys Doland and Parikh that a promissory note is likely best suited to the facts stated, although your lawyer can confirm this...

If the lease agreement specifically requires professional cleaning when the tenant vacates, that requirement controls; otherwise, the tenant's...