Real Estate & Property Law

Driving in the Snow is a Winter of Discontent
Morristown, NJ: A winter car accident is one of the worst kinds of car accident to have, given the potential for harm and liability. There are so many variables inherent with a winter car crash—and there may be State, and local municipal regulations governing winter driving...

You think you've got landlord problems
You ain't got shit. Because at least your landlord isn't Daniel Cunningham. A building owned by the Honolulu landlord recently collapsed and he claims it was the fault of the building's residents...

Tenants Rights When Landlord Files Bankruptcy
What are a tenant’s rights when a landlord files for bankruptcy protections?  Here’s good news for the tenant. A renter keeps all rights under a lease when a landlord files a bankruptcy case...

Q & A; In Dispute With a Landlord Over a Deposit
QOn Nov. 19, my landlord told me that he was raising the rent $100 and that the increase would take effect with the new lease. Our lease was up on Nov. 30, giving us only 11 days to respond...

Landlord-Tenant: Abandoned Property
How long must a landlord hold onto a tenant's property? Indiana has a statute on this:IC 32-31-4-2 Liability; abandoned property; court order allowing removal by landlord a) A landlord has no liability for loss or damage to a tenant's personal property if the tenant's personal property has been abandoned by the tenant...

Landlord resources
Being a landlord is a job that a lot of people seem to just stumble into. So many people who become landlords don’t really know much about landlording. That is too bad, because when landlords do not follow the law, they can create a nightmare for tenants, which sometimes comes back to bite the landlord, [...

Landlord Entry Right and Tenant Privacy
When can a landlord enter a rented dwelling

Fair Housing Act
Prevent discrimination by landlords

Landlord Tenant Laws and Provisions
State and City Laws Related to Residential House and Apartment Leases

Washington Car Accident
alleging liability for personal injuries caused by car, truck, bus, motorcycle or other vehicle accidents in Washington state.

Washington Post WPO Securities Fraud
Washington Post WPO

$5.5 MIllion Settlement
Landlord loses Class Action

Rent Controlled Apartments
Landlord to pay $10 million settlement after forcing out low income tenants and then selling the buildings for a profit.

Washington to Pay $13.7 Million to Demonstrators
Washington to Pay $13.7 Million to Demonstrators

Washington Post 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
Washington Post 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud