Renting your home can raise a lot of legal questions. As a tenant, you have many rights that are protected by law. When a landlord doesn't follow the laws, you have legal standing to take him or her to court. What is your best course of action when a landlord doesn't follow through with your rental agreement? Should you ever withhold rent? I created this blog after going through some difficult times with my landlord. Here, you will find all of the information that I have compiled throughout my battle so that you know how to deal with similar situations on your own.
Posted on:
16 June 2021
It's a common occurrence: somebody drank a bit too much or left a party too tired, so they decided to crash in their own vehicle before taking off. It is not unheard of for a police officer to arrest somebody who has been sleeping in their vehicle and charge them with a DUI.
So, is this a valid arrest? Could you face a real DUI conviction? Here's what you should know.
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Posted on:
16 June 2021
Disability can strike at any age. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits to disabled workers regardless of their age, the type of benefit you receive and even the amount varies depending on the route you take. To find out more about disability benefits for older workers, read on.
Understanding the Term Retirement Age
The SSA allows workers to begin earning retirement benefits as early as age 62 with so-called full retirement age at 66 or so depending on their year of birth.
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Posted on:
23 March 2021
After you have gone through a divorce, you might assume that you're the one who will receive custody of your child. However, when the courts decide to instead award custody to your ex, you will want to speak with a child custody lawyer about why that is and what step you should take next.
Child Custody is Complicated
The parent who receives custody of their child is partially up to the discretion of the courts.
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27 October 2020
Getting into a car accident can truly be a life-altering event. The shock of actually colliding with another vehicle is one thing, but the real effects often take place long after the incident is over. You might be left with extremely severe injuries that change the course of your future. So much hangs in the balance, and when you aren't familiar with the legal side of your situation, you are definitely at a loss.
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