As has been detailed previously on this blog, construction contracts cannot be terminated unilaterally unless they contain some sort of termination for convenience clause. Many of the clients that we here at the have worked with in the...
Month: November 2017
Construction litigation can be contractual or based on negligence
Construction litigation in North Carolina can erupt from far more than alleged breaches of the construction contract by one or more parties. Other forms of litigation can arise as initiated by third parties not related to the construction itself.The litigation may be...
When is your personal safety the responsibility of the landlord?
When you look for a home or business space to rent in North Carolina, one of your main concerns is your personal safety. As a renter, you have the right to assume you will be reasonably safe while on the premises of your rental, no matter your income, budget or rental...
Unpaid rent and other grounds for eviction
Evictions can be incredibly overwhelming for landlords and tenants alike. Often, both parties feel stressed out or even uncertain of which steps to take during this process. Whether you are a landlord or are renting, it is crucial to make sure your legal rights...
Differentiating cause from convenience
Parties enter into contracts in Raleigh all the time with the expectation that both sides will fulfill their designated obligations. That does not necessarily mean, however, that all such contracts will be carried out. Disputes over services and duties or a simple...
Waivers of consequential damages can be unwise for owner-developers
Contract law, particularly when there is a breach of a North Carolina contract, will address the issue of compensable damages to the injured party to the contract. As explained by the American Bar Association, damages are typically divided into two...