What is nursing home neglect? When a senior does not receive the certain necessities such as medical attention, nutrition, clothing, or general care, this is neglect. Investigating such failures and shortcomings helps decided whether any such situation arose out of neglect, or abuse. What happens when a senior complains of neglect or abuse? It is […]
What are the responsibilities of my landlord? Landlords are charged with the responsibility of ensuring the safety and maintenance of building. Landlords must make strives to provide basic living necessities such as cold/hot water, in addition to making repairs. Can you name some tenant responsibilities? Pay the rent punctually. Keep your dwelling in good, clean […]
What is a construction defect? Virtually any condition that lowers your home’s worth can be perceived as a construction defect. What’s the best way to prove that a defect even exists? In most cases, you will need to call on the services of an industry expert. There are myriad types of experts that might be […]
Why is First-Party Property Insurance so important? First-Party Property Insurance deals with claims filed by insured persons who contend that they suffered a loss and seek compensation for that loss. Do I have grounds to bring suit against my insurer? If your home, car or other property has been damaged due to natural forces like […]
At what times of day can debt collectors actually call me? Thanks primarily to the Fair Credit Collection Practices Act; creditors are only allowed to contact you via phone from the timeframe of 8 AM and 9 PM. Any calls outside this range are illegal. Are they allowed to leave messages on my machine? Often […]
Extreme cold can damage a car inside and out. Cars depend on the flow of fluids, including water, fuel, and oil, to keep their engines running. Texas drivers count on their car’s batteries, tires and transmissions to function at peak efficiency. The high winds, icy roads and freezing temperatures expected to run through Houston and […]
In recent weeks, many parts of the U.S. have faced severe winter weather. Low temperatures, high winds and freezing precipitation have brought many businesses, schools and government agencies to a standstill. In Houston and southeast Texas, temperatures can swing from unseasonably warm to shockingly cold in a matter of days. Unlike their neighbors to the […]
How do I know if a construction defect exists? It is difficult for anyone who is not an expert to detect construction defects. However, defects like window leaks, roof leaks, stained or cracked drywall, ponding (unwanted pooling of water), standing water in basements or crawl spaces, soil heave or settlement, cracked foundations, slabs or flatwork, […]
Minor Inconveniences Unless your lease clearly says so, your landlord is under no general duty to fix your apartment. Small inconveniences and minor repairs are not legally the responsibility of the landlord unless he or she has agreed to make such repairs. The agreement to make repairs is not required to be in the lease […]