You own two homes, and you rent one out. You used to live there, but you simply kept it as a rental property when you bought your new house. You thought that being a landlord would be a nice way to pay your new mortgage. Unfortunately, you're just too busy to keep...
Month: December 2021
Can the police assume you’re intoxicated?
You're driving home one night when the police pull you over. The officer comes to your window and tells you that they thought you might be intoxicated and they want to give you a breath test or have you do field sobriety tests. Your big question, almost immediately,...
How to avoid family drama and fights at the holidays
The holidays are all about family togetherness – and that’s great if you actually enjoy being around your relatives. Not everybody is so lucky. If you’re dreading the inevitable argument over politics with your uncle or you know that your brother-in-law is going to be...
Potential problems with a home’s title
If you want to buy a new home, it must have a clear title. In the vast majority of cases, this will be true. However, it is dangerous to assume that there are no issues with the title, as they could come to light later in the process and be very problematic. As you...
Can you use force to defend someone else?
If you get involved in a physical altercation with someone else, you know that one way that you can justify your actions is to claim that you acted in self-defense. You still may get arrested by officers who arrive at the scene, as they do not know what happened prior...
Reasons people don’t stop at stop signs
One of the most basic tenets of driving, and one of the first things they teach you in driver's training, is that you need to stop at a stop sign. It is simple and self-explanatory and yet many people do not do it. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of accidents...
When can a landlord evict a tenant in Mississippi?
Being a landlord in Mississippi comes with its share of challenges. One of these is having to deal with a tenant eviction. While you may own the property, it is important to understand that you may not evict a tenant for personal reasons, such as you do not ascribe to...
What happens when you refuse a Breathalyzer test in Mississippi?
Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is a big deal. With potential penalties varying from the suspension of your driver’s license to fines and jail time upon conviction, there is no doubt that a DUI offense can impact your life in a number of ways. If...