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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 planning on dying any time soon, and that takes effect immediately (instead of after I die). An inter vivos gift must also be unconditional and irrevocable. In... Read
By: Bob Miles | 09/05/2007 | Law
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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 "bailee under a bailment transaction": This is someone who takes possession of another's property with the owner's consent - you borrow someone's car, for example. When you take... Read
By: Bob Miles | 09/05/2007 | Law
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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 found it, or even stole it? Believe it or not, this is the way the law works in most states: (i) I find a wallet on the street, and... Read
By: Bob Miles | 09/05/2007 | Law
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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 legalese, "abandonment and surrender" refers to the process by which a lease is terminated prior to the end of its term. For example, suppose Tenant Ted signs a lease from January 1 to December... Read
By: Bob Miles | 01/05/2007 | Real Estate
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Rent Control
Many cities have passed ordinances restricting the amounts by which landlords can increase a tenant's rent. These local laws are generally held valid even in the face of contrary state law. Rent control normally covers only residential housing (and not office space, shopping mallls, etc.) Since it is usually designed to... Read
By: Bob Miles | 01/05/2007 | Law
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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 obvious)on your property? What about if you're a tenant? If you're a landlord, you can be sued by your tenant injured by a latent defect on the rented premises if... Read
By: Bob Miles | 01/05/2007 | Law
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Tenant And Landlord Liability To Visitors For Injuries On Leased Premises
DISCLAIMER: The following is provided for reference purposes only and not as legal advice. Dear reader, you are lucky. If I had been writing on this topic not all that long ago I would have needed a small textbook to even begin an introduction to its arcane complexities. But the modern... Read
By: Bob Miles | 01/05/2007 | Law
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What Rights Does A Tenant Have To Rented Property?
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you need to know what rights a tenant gains by entering into a lease and paying rent. Below are some of the things a tenant can and cannot do: 1. A tenant can exclude everyone else from the rental property, including the landlord.... Read
By: Bob Miles | 01/05/2007 | Real Estate
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The Truth About Mail Order Brides
Is it possible that after a few bad experiences with local women, you are now considering the possibility of taking an overseas bride? Maybe you have a taste for adventure or are intrigued by what is unfamiliar. Whatever the reason, below are some answers to questions you may have. 1. Are... Read
By: Bob Miles | 29/04/2007 | Marriage
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What You Should Know About International Matchmaking Services
Although international matchmaking has been around for several decades, this phenomenon has been increasing since the advent of the Internet. They are rapidly proliferating all over the Internet; however the process is more complicated than most people realize. It's important that you learn as much as you can about it... Read
By: Bob Miles | 29/04/2007 | Marriage