When unexpected events happen to those around us, we often think that this will not happen to us. Unfortunately, there are many life events that individuals are ill prepared for because they want to believe that it won’t happen to them. Residents in Kentucky and...
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How do I resolve commercial landlord/tenant disputes?
Landlord/tenant disputes can be complicated regardless of whether they are commercial or residential. That said Kentucky businesses that are involved in a commercial real estate landlord/tenant dispute, may be particularly interested in resolving the issue without...
What is retaliatory conduct in a landlord-tenant dispute?
For Kentucky renters and property owners, the objective is to have a fruitful agreement where both sides are satisfied. That includes the renter adhering to the rules of the property and maintaining it in a safe manner. It also means the owner provides all of the...
Perform your due diligence before you close on your deal
You put an offer on a piece of real estate and your offer was accepted! This is an exciting opportunity, but before you are headed to the closing, you are told to do your “due diligence.” What does that mean? What is due diligence? Due diligence essentially entails...
Security deposits and landlord-tenant disagreements over damage
For many Kentucky landlords, a security deposit is required for tenants to rent the property. This is a protective device in case there are issues with the tenant’s behavior in causing damage or they do not pay their rent for the duration of the contract. While most...
What can landlords do if a tenant ignores the rental agreement?
In Kentucky, the relationship between people who are renting a home or an apartment and the owner of the property can be complex. If both sides adhere to the law, there should be no cause for discord. However, disagreements happen and can spark problems for all...
What do I need to know about due diligence in a real estate sale?
When you purchase a commercial building, such as an office complex, retail store, factory or warehouse, you want to make sure the entire purchase process runs seamlessly. One of the many steps you will take when purchasing commercial real estate is completing...
How will you approach your real estate law issue?
When you are dealing with an issue that concerns the right to own or control land or the property on it, you are most likely going to encounter various aspects of real estate law. The range of potential real estate law issues that people in Kentucky might get involved...
Proposal would update Kentucky landlord and tenant laws
In the past two years, there has been great confusion in Kentucky and across the nation as to how landlords and tenant issues are addressed. While there are laws in place to protect both sides if problems arise like failure to maintain a property and unpaid rent,...
Understanding the foreclosure process
A home purchase is the largest investment most people will make in their life. However, if the borrower does not make his or her mortgage payments, the lender may pursue foreclosure. Foreclosure is the process a lender, usually a bank or other financial institution,...