Even if you are diligent in screening your tenants and you routinely inspect your rental properties, unfortunately, you may still end up renting to a tenant that destroys your property. Although the laws for landlords and tenants are different from one place to the next, generally, your tenants are responsible for all damages beyond normal wear and tear. For instance,
Although slip and falls are frequently associated with ice-streaked parking lots, that doesn’t mean they don’t happen in sunny California. Quite the contrary; slip and fall cases are among the most common injury claims in the Golden State. Unfortunately, these falls often result in significant injuries that can impact a victim’s quality of life. Given the gravity of these injuries,
Being involved in an accident when driving a car can be a challenging situation. If you are in an accident when on the road, you could incur a variety of damages to your vehicle and incur bodily injury. All of these costs associated with the accident can add up quickly. Fortunately, most drivers will have an auto insurance plan in
When was the last time you used “intellectual” and “pets” in the same sentence? Oh, sure – some think cats are fiercely independent and stealthy, and others think dogs are fiercely loyal and clever (when not napping) but “intellectual?” Not likely. Take a walk down any U.S. Street – urban, suburban or country. You will probably encounter someone walking a
If you’re in an accident involving property damage, injury, or both, after reporting the accident to the police, you should advise your insurance company accordingly. In California, you must immediately report the accident to your insurance company whether it was your fault or not. The insurance company has the right to conduct its own investigation. By failing to report the
This is a common question raised by many couples. There is no right or wrong answer but there are a number of considerations to take into account. First of all, I have no personal preference which process to follow. What is more important is does the couple want to get married in the U.S. or do they want to get
Lyft is the second largest transportation network company in California. However, when you get into a car with a Lyft driver, the driver isn’t actually a Lyft employee. He or she is actually an independent contractor using their own vehicle. While this makes little difference to the consumer on a regular ride, if your Lyft ride results in an accident
Unfortunately, it is as common for tenants in Fredrick, MD to be as affected by foreclosures almost as frequently as homeowners. There is nothing more overwhelming and stressful than coming home to find a notice on your door that reads “This property is being foreclosed on and you must vacate the property immediately”. If you are renting a property and
Like 48 of the other states, California has its own mandatory car insurance law. It requires drivers to have a minimum of $15,000 per person in liability coverage with a maximum of $30,000 per occurrence along with $5,000 in property damage coverage. Compared to the other states, California’s mandatory coverage limits are abysmally low. What makes matters even worse is
In many cases, sexual harassment is overt and obvious, and the abuser has directed their actions, behavior, or verbal abuse specifically toward one person. In these cases, the victim of sexual harassment has a clear legal right to pursue sexual harassment and abuse charges. If an employee is subjected to sexual harassment, it is important that the employee complain in
Even if you are diligent in screening your tenants and you routinely inspect your rental properties, unfortunately, you may still end up renting to a tenant that destroys your property. Although the laws for landlords and tenants are different from one place to the next, generally, your tenants are responsible for all damages beyond normal wear and tear. For instance,
Although slip and falls are frequently associated with ice-streaked parking lots, that doesn’t mean they don’t happen in sunny California. Quite the contrary; slip and fall cases are among the most common injury claims in the Golden State. Unfortunately, these falls often result in significant injuries that can impact a victim’s quality of life. Given the gravity of these injuries,
Being involved in an accident when driving a car can be a challenging situation. If you are in an accident when on the road, you could incur a variety of damages to your vehicle and incur bodily injury. All of these costs associated with the accident can add up quickly. Fortunately, most drivers will have an auto insurance plan in
When was the last time you used “intellectual” and “pets” in the same sentence? Oh, sure – some think cats are fiercely independent and stealthy, and others think dogs are fiercely loyal and clever (when not napping) but “intellectual?” Not likely. Take a walk down any U.S. Street – urban, suburban or country. You will probably encounter someone walking a
If you’re in an accident involving property damage, injury, or both, after reporting the accident to the police, you should advise your insurance company accordingly. In California, you must immediately report the accident to your insurance company whether it was your fault or not. The insurance company has the right to conduct its own investigation. By failing to report the
This is a common question raised by many couples. There is no right or wrong answer but there are a number of considerations to take into account. First of all, I have no personal preference which process to follow. What is more important is does the couple want to get married in the U.S. or do they want to get
Lyft is the second largest transportation network company in California. However, when you get into a car with a Lyft driver, the driver isn’t actually a Lyft employee. He or she is actually an independent contractor using their own vehicle. While this makes little difference to the consumer on a regular ride, if your Lyft ride results in an accident
Unfortunately, it is as common for tenants in Fredrick, MD to be as affected by foreclosures almost as frequently as homeowners. There is nothing more overwhelming and stressful than coming home to find a notice on your door that reads “This property is being foreclosed on and you must vacate the property immediately”. If you are renting a property and
Like 48 of the other states, California has its own mandatory car insurance law. It requires drivers to have a minimum of $15,000 per person in liability coverage with a maximum of $30,000 per occurrence along with $5,000 in property damage coverage. Compared to the other states, California’s mandatory coverage limits are abysmally low. What makes matters even worse is
In many cases, sexual harassment is overt and obvious, and the abuser has directed their actions, behavior, or verbal abuse specifically toward one person. In these cases, the victim of sexual harassment has a clear legal right to pursue sexual harassment and abuse charges. If an employee is subjected to sexual harassment, it is important that the employee complain in
