Although some businesses start off in an entrepreneur's garage, most successful companies need their own space. Having commercial facilities allows you to share your address for customers or install the machinery that you need to manufacture your products. When...
A well-written lease agreement is more than just a contract. It is the landlord and the tenant’s defense against potential disputes. A residential lease contract specifies the terms of engagement between the landlord and the tenant. However, not all lease agreements...
Purchasing real estate does not always go smoothly. Multiple issues could catch the unwary buyer out. That is why putting contingency clauses is crucial when creating the purchase contract. Contingency clauses allow you to back out of the deal if you need to. In...
When you enter into a lease agreement for business premises, you need to ensure you can afford it. It will be one of your biggest expenditures, and it may be impossible to make up profit lost due to poor calculations. Commercial properties can end up costing you more...
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...
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...
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...
A breach of contract can be incredibly disruptive for commercial real estate developers who manage much of their business through contracts and contract relationships. Because a contract breach can be so disruptive to their daily operations, it is valuable for...
One of the landlord’s core responsibilities is to ensure that their rental unit is fit for habitation -- and that means they’re required to make essential repairs on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for the landlord to fail to make necessary repairs...
Real estate disputes are common in Mississippi, but some are due to major mistakes that can cause a litany of problems for the property owner. Such missteps are not always made by a person selling a property. These individuals frequently get caught in the middle and...