Very often, when a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease agreement, the landlord requires the tenant to make some type of payment to the landlord in addition to the first month's rent. The payment serves as security that the tenant will return the leased premises to the landlord, at the end of the lease term, in substantially the same condition as when the parties entered into the lease agreement.
Once a court reaches a determination that one party owes another party money, the court issues a judgment. A judgment, quite simply, constitutes a judicial determination that one party owes another party money and nothing more. Once a judgment creditor obtains such a judgment, the judgment creditor must undertake efforts to collect the money that is owed by the judgment debtor.
For many home buyers, a fireplace is an attractive feature. In connection with the purchase of a home, it is important that the home inspection include the fireplace or fireplaces located in the home.
The issue of lead hazards is of particular concern with regard to dwellings that were built prior to 1978. In fact, the presence of lead, lead dust, or lead-based paint chips presents serious hazards to children as well as adults.
There are two different bases on which a dog owner may be liable for injuries inflicted by a dog.
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