Legal Steps to Take When Starting a Business
Choosing the right business structure and filing the correct paperwork now can protect your personal assets for the life of your business. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg9PvR_v6P8 Build Your Business on a Legal Foundation, Not Just...
Legal Steps to Take When Starting a Business Continue reading…Converting a Two- or Three-Family Property Into Condominiums
Rhode Island gives tenants in a conversion building 120 days' notice and a right of first refusal to buy their unit, so a compliant timeline must start well before you list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJtct4WD0is
Converting a Two- or Three-Family Property Into Condominiums Continue reading…Common Types of Real Estate and Property Disputes
Knowing which type of property dispute you're facing—boundary, contract, lien, or zoning—determines the fastest path to resolving it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3AaXNBBezg Know What You're Dealing With Before You Call a Lawyer
Common Types of Real Estate and Property Disputes Continue reading…What Happens During a Real Estate Closing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmnQGC2l91s At a real estate closing in Rhode Island, ownership transfers when the documents are signed, the funds are disbursed, and the deed is delivered to the buyer. A closing attorney handles the title search, the...
What Happens During a Real Estate Closing? Continue reading…What to Do After Being Injured in an Accident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syjZYFvIsAA In Rhode Island, you generally have three years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and being partly at fault does not bar your recovery. The steps you take in...
What to Do After Being Injured in an Accident Continue reading…How Condominium Conversions Work for Property Owners
https://youtu.be/NWWtRYG-sks In Rhode Island, a condominium conversion turns an existing building into separately owned units under the state's Condominium Act. The process triggers strict tenant-notice rules and building-condition disclosures that protect both buyers and current tenants.
How Condominium Conversions Work for Property Owners Continue reading…Do I Need an Attorney to Send a 5 Day Demand Notice?
A single procedural error on your 5 day demand notice can delay an eviction by weeks or even months, giving a non-paying tenant more time in your property at your expense. Yes, it is wise to hire an attorney to send a 5 day demand...
Do I Need an Attorney to Send a 5 Day Demand Notice? Continue reading…What Should I Know Before Signing a Non-Compete Agreement?
Rhode Island law prohibits non-compete agreements for certain categories of workers, and courts can modify agreements they find unreasonable in scope, duration, or geographic reach. Before signing a non-compete in Rhode Island, you should know that it's only enforceable if it protects a legitimate business...
What Should I Know Before Signing a Non-Compete Agreement? Continue reading…Do I Need a Lawyer to Handle My Landlord-Tenant Dispute?
You can represent yourself in a Rhode Island landlord-tenant case, but disputes involving evictions, lease violations, or security deposit claims often benefit from legal guidance that protects your rights and financial interests. You likely need a lawyer for any landlord-tenant dispute involving eviction, withheld security...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Handle My Landlord-Tenant Dispute? Continue reading…When Should a Real Estate Investor Use a Private or Hard Money Lender?
Hard money and private loans can help investors close faster, but each comes with legal risks that require careful review before signing. Real estate investors should use a private or hard money lender when speed, flexibility, or property condition make conventional bank financing impractical. In...
When Should a Real Estate Investor Use a Private or Hard Money Lender? Continue reading…Do I Need Legal Help to Respond to a Breach of Contract Letter?
A breach of contract letter is often the first step toward litigation, and your written response becomes part of the legal record. Getting legal help before you reply protects your defenses and keeps you from making costly admissions. Do you need a lawyer to respond...
Do I Need Legal Help to Respond to a Breach of Contract Letter? Continue reading…When Do I Need an Attorney for a Property Damage Claim?
For large property losses and business interruption claims, hire an attorney from the date of loss. For all other claims, get legal help the moment your insurer sends a reservation of rights letter, requests an examination under oath, or denies coverage. You need a property...
When Do I Need an Attorney for a Property Damage Claim? Continue reading…