Monthly Archives: January 2020
ABANDONED PROPERTY AFTER TENANCY IS TERMINATED
After a tenancy has been terminated or expired, and the premises have been vacated by the tenant through surrender, abandonment, or otherwise, a landlord may find themselves in possession of abandoned personal property which remains on the premises. Although a landlord may be tempted to immediately sell or dispose of the abandoned property, they… Read More »
Are You Starting Construction?
PROPERTY OWNER • Notice of Commencement (NOC) — The first step when starting a construction project is the recording of an NOC. This is a document that announces that the owner will be improving the specified property. The NOC includes the property’s legal description and owner’s name, the name of the general contractor, a general description of… Read More »
WHAT IS A LADY BIRD DEED?
A lady bird deed (also known as an enhanced life estate deed) can be used as an effective estate planning tool to allow a homeowner to live in their home for the rest of their lives, while maintaining their homestead exemption. The lady bird deed does not transfer the property until the homeowner’s death;… Read More »
