Typically, when you enter into a contract with another party in Raleigh, the obligations of both sides are clearly spelled out. However, even in instances of ambiguity, if you fulfill your terms of the contract as you perceive them to be (and your partner raises no...
Month: February 2018
Landlord sues tenant to pay for repairs to rental unit
Most in Raleigh may view the agreement made between a landlord and a tenant to be a simple one: The landlord provides the tenant with suitable living conditions, and then tenant pays to utilize them. A failure by either side to fulfill its obligations could leave the...
Understanding conditional zoning
Completing large-scale construction projects in Raleigh can be quite a complex task. Having the resources needed is only half the battle; those managing and leading such projects must also ensure that their work is in compliance with local ordinances. Many developers...
I don’t own much. Do I need a will?
If you don't think you need a will, or just haven't gotten around to getting one, you are in good company. Up to two-thirds of Americans, including many here in North Carolina, don't have one. Right now, you may be thinking that if that many people don't have a will,...
When can a seller keep your earnest money?
Your earnest money represents your financial commitment to closing on the property that you intend to buy in Raleigh. Like most, you likely assume that if the sale falls through, you are entitled to have that money returned to you. Yet what if the seller attempts to...