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 ...
By: Elizabeth Newberry

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
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