Although there are plenty of homeowner association horror stories and nobody claims to like them, they continue to grow in popularity. According to Investopedia, half of all new houses in the U.S. between 1980 and 2000 were built and managed under an HOA. Typically...
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Month: August 2018
Granting power of attorney
A common misconception that many in Saint Charles have about estate planning is that it only involves preparing for how one's assets will be distributed after he or she is gone. It is important to remember that estate plans should also consider what to do in the event...
Altercation between landlord and tenant ends in shooting
Landlord-tenant relationships in Saint Charles may often begin with the potential of blossoming into a well-functioning friendship free of discord and animosity. Yet as is often the case in any business relationship, specific details regarding the obligations of each...
Can a tenant sublease your space?
Imagine showing up at one of your rental properties in Saint Charles and being surprised to see someone other than the tenant answer the door. When you ask where the tenant is, the stranger responds by saying that the tenant had to leave, and subsequently allowed him...
What to know if your HOA is facing a personal injury lawsuit
While you might appreciate all the opportunities that come from being a member of the board of directors for your Homeowner Association (HOA), you are also afraid of what happens when one of the local homeowners decides to take an issue to court. You and the rest of...
Beginning the probate process
Your reluctance to dive into your estate planning is understandable given that few people in Saint Charles like to face the prospect of their own deaths. Doing so, however, is important if you hope to avoid issues with the distribution of your estate. Yet almost as...