Landlords and tenants alike in North Carolina should know their rights and responsibilities under a rental agreement. While most terms are spelled out in the rental contract, the state has codified some of the basic responsibilities into law.As the North Carolina...
Month: July 2017
Motor carrier sues Amazon over disputed contract terms
While Amazon's "Prime Day" resulted in potentially $1 billion in sales, the online retailer has to fulfill millions of orders. This requires work on behalf of fulfillment centers and trucking companies across the country to deliver all of the different forms...
How can subcontractors protect themselves from delay litigation?
Everyone involved in a construction project in North Carolina must work on a tightly coordinated timetable. Delays happen, though, and as a subcontractor, you could be the one paying the price. According to Construction Executive, you do have ways to shield yourself...
A sure-fire estate plan for a complicated family
One of the most important benefits of creating an estate plan is to ensure your final wishes are clear and respected by law. You have likely put a lot of time into considering the elements of your plan. However, perhaps you can't avoid the painful truth that no matter...
When is my landlord allowed to keep my security deposit?
If you are a renter in Raleigh, you likely had to hand over a security deposit to your landlord at the time you signed your lease. When you move out, that amount may be returned to you. However, in some situations the landlord may be entitled to keep some or all of...