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Can I Get Sued if a Contractor Gets Hurt While Working on My Property?
(0) Can I Get Sued if a Contractor Gets Hurt While Working on My Property?

It's a nightmare to think about - a roofing contractor working on your house slips and falls off your roof, resulting in serious injuries. You have many sleepless nights wondering if he's going to sue you. What can you do to protect against such risks?

What to Do If Your Promissory Note Goes Unpaid
(0) What to Do If Your Promissory Note Goes Unpaid

You loaned money to an old friend. Things started off well, and he made a couple of payments. But now three months have gone by without a payment, and he's avoiding your calls. You're faced with a dilemma - he's an old friend and you don't want to ruin the friendship, but you can't afford to just write off the money you loaned him. Should you sue him?

Three Situations When You Should Buy Property as Tenants in Common
(0) Three Situations When You Should Buy Property as Tenants in Common

The two most common methods of property co-ownership are joint tenancy and tenancy in common. These two forms of co-ownership differ greatly, particularly with respect to disposition of the property. Here are three scenarios in which tenancy in common ownership is recommended.

Sharing a Party Wall Isn't Always a Party
(0) Sharing a Party Wall Isn't Always a Party

A party wall is a common wall that divides two adjoining buildings, units or apartments and shared by the occupants on each side. A party wall usually provides structural support and/or fire protection between the two buildings or units but its maintenance and upkeep can cause rifts between neighbors.

14 Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
(0) 14 Important Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise
Are you considering buying a franchise? Here is a list of 14 additional questions you should ask a franchisor that are not fully answered by the disclosure document.
Living Together Does Not Constitute Common Law Marriage
(0) Living Together Does Not Constitute Common Law Marriage
Just because you and your significant other have lived together for a few years doesn't mean that you have a marital relationship under the law. Each country - in fact, each state, province and territory - has its own definition of marriage and its own laws and rules governing what does and does not constitute a legal marriage. Simply because you live together doesn't make you married, even if you have children together.
How to Find the Ideal Location for Your Franchise
(0) How to Find the Ideal Location for Your Franchise

What they say about real estate also applies to franchises: Location, location, location! If your business is not sited in a place that will draw customers, your business cannot succeed. So how do you find that most suitable place to open up your business?

What's the Difference Between a Gross Lease and a Net Lease?
(0) What's the Difference Between a Gross Lease and a Net Lease?
When negotiating that business lease, it's vital to know what type of lease your landlord is proposing, because that will determine what your final monthly costs are going to be. By the time you add in the various expenses - maintenance, taxes, common area costs, gas and utilities, etc - you may find that the cost of leasing the space is much too high.
Checking In With Your Employees is Key to Good Human Resource Management
(0) Checking In With Your Employees is Key to Good Human Resource Management
Orientation is a critical aspect of employee retention. Since the orientation process takes time and planning in order to be effective, this article will focus on the next critical aspect, which is following up with new employees.
Is a tenancy at will a lease?
(0) Is a tenancy at will a lease?
A discussion of the difference between a lease and a tenancy at will.