Legalese Explained: What Is A "Bailee", And Are You One?
A bailee is someone who has possession of someone else's property. There are two kinds of bailees: (1) A "true bailee" or a ...
By: Bob Miles
Beware Of Geeks Bearing Gifts: The Law Of Inter Vivos Gifts And How Not To Get Burned
The law recognizes several different kinds of gifts. An inter vivos gift is a gift that I make while I'm still alive, not ...
By: Bob Miles
Advice For Filing An Auto Insurance Claim
We know we need it; it is required, after all. We just hope we never have to use it. Purchasing auto insurance may seem like ...
Landlord And Tenant Liability For Injuries Caused By Hidden Dangerous Conditions
If you're a landlord, what risk of liability could you face for "latent defects" (dangerous conditions that are hidden or not ...
By: Bob Miles
How To Write A Contract
Writing a contract is an arcane art for lawyers only, right? Wrong. Yes, you should definitely see a lawyer should for high ...
By: Bob Miles
Legalese Explained: What Is A Sublease?
What is a sublease? Generally speaking, if the original tenant transfers all of his rights under his lease contract to somebody ...
By: Bob Miles
Understanding Contracts: Warranties
A warranty is simply a promise that a particular product or service will either meet a given standard, or otherwise the promisor ...
By: Bob Miles
Legalese Explained: Finders, Keepers, Or How A Thief Can Sue To Get Back The Stuff He Stole
DISCLAIMER: The following is intended for reference only, and not as legal advice. If you own it, it's yours. But what if you ...
By: Bob Miles
Landlord Tenant Law In Plain English: "Abandonment And Surrender"
DISCLAIMER: This article is intended for reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In landlord-tenant ...
By: Bob Miles
Law Without Legalese: Tenants' Right To A Rent Reduction
Disclaimer: The following is intended for reference only and not as legal advice. A tenant may be entitled to reduce his rent ...
By: Bob Miles