In landlord-tenant law, there are rights and obligations that each party entering into a lease agreement owe to the other as governed by state and common laws and outlined in the lease agreement. The landlord has a duty to maintain the property and common areas, keep...
Month: October 2021
Options now that the federal eviction moratorium is lifted
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 22, 2021 | Mortgages
Since 2020, many people in Georgetown had problems paying their rent. The federal government stepped in and imposed an eviction moratorium allowing renters to avoid eviction even if they have not paid what they owe to their landlords. The moratorium may have been...
Quiet title action: basics and when it is used
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 14, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
Acquiring property is a momentous occasion. It represents a new stage in a person’s life; and it has the potential to serve as a conduit of wealth for future generations. However, the mood can quickly sour if someone else claims title to the property. When most people...
The open market isn’t always the best option for real estate
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 4, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
When people buy a home or a commercial building on the open market, there is an expectation that most of the legal work will be done by someone else. The purchase agreement may be a standard form provided by the realtor, and the bank will usually handle the loan...