On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 16, 2014 | Criminal
One major concern for individuals facing criminal charges in Delaware is the effect the charges will have on their record. Any criminal charge on an individual's record can have a negative impact - even if the charge is dismissed. Potential employers, licensing...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 4, 2014 | Land Use And Zoning
Under the law, the principle of private property is balanced with the understanding that we must respect the rights of our neighbors, and the desire of the government to organize the shape of our community.One way the city or county can limit property owners’...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Aug 21, 2014 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
It happens all the time to landlords in Delaware: a dispute arises between them and their tenants. Perhaps the tenant has stopped paying rent, or is paying less than the full amount. Or they have moved in roommates or pets that they were not supposed to.As most...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Aug 7, 2014 | Mortgages
A sudden financial crisis can hit nearly any Delaware household. Perhaps someone loses their job, or suffers a medical emergency that involves an expensive hospital stay and a long recovery time. Even families that with savings for a rainy day can find themselves...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 25, 2014 | Real Estate Transactions
Private property ownership is one of the bedrocks of American society. However, the government reserves the right to obtain privately owned real estate to further its ends. This is known as "eminent domain," and it is a somewhat controversial, but long-standing law,...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 24, 2014 | Criminal
News: The United Stated Supreme Court Rules Warrantless Cell Phone Searches are Illegal On June 25, 2014, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Riley v. California. This case raised the issue of whether police officers could search an individual's cell...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 11, 2014 | Residential Real Estate
When selling a house in Delaware, the law requires you to disclose certain things about the property to the buyer. Examples include whether there is radon in the home, and whether the property has any “material defects.” This is meant to prevent fraud in...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jun 27, 2014 | Land Use And Zoning
It may seem like once you buy a piece of real estate, what happens on that land is up to you, as long as it is not against the law and does not bother your neighbors. The reality is that the land could be subject to something called an easement that could affect the...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | May 14, 2014 | Firm News, Media Appearances
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On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 11, 2014 | Firm News
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