Learn how the question of who pays the lawyer when buying a house works, from each party's representation to closing-day fees and your choice of counsel.
Learn how to terminate a bypass trust, from the legal grounds and available methods to the tax consequences and practical steps to weigh before acting.
Learn how to handle plumber caused water damage, from immediate cleanup and documentation through insurance claims and recovering costs if the plumber won't pay.
Learn how statutory retainage caps in construction apply on public and private jobs, from holdback limits and release timing to penalties for violations.
Learn what happens when the city condemns your house, from unsafe-building orders and eminent domain takings to compensation, relocation help, and taxes.
Learn how a common area is defined in residential and commercial properties, from ownership and maintenance duties to liability when someone is injured.