How to properly evict a tenant
Landlords in North Carolina and most other states generally have to follow a process to remove tenants from their properties. Providing an eviction notice is usually the first step in the process of doing so. An eviction could stem from a failure to pay rent, for damaging property or for taking other actions that violate […]
Leases may have flexible or fixed lengths
Those who want to rent property in North Carolina will likely need to sign a lease. Leases may either come with a fixed term or be renewed on a monthly basis. If the lease does not have a fixed term, it can be changed or terminated at any time by the tenant or landlord. A […]
Second Chance Gala 2019
Every year, Triangle Law Group (TLG) attends Second Chance’s Evening of Pawsibilities Gala to help raise money to help homeless animals in North Carolina. This year, the ever-growing event was hosted at the Raleigh Convention Center since last year’s sold out like crazy! The TLG employees donned their finest dresses and suits and everyone felt […]
Be Prepared for Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence approaches, many North Carolina residents fear that their home may be damaged. Should this occur, keep calm and have an action plan ready before the damage occurs! Here are some things you can do to be prepared if you need to act quickly: 1. Prepare a list of telephone numbers of disaster […]
Common environmental hazards may be in your rental
If you have been having difficulty getting an appropriate and timely response from your landlord for issues in your rental unit, you may dread approaching the management with your latest concern. It may not even be a problem you can directly indicate, but something is definitely wrong. You or a member of your household has […]
Options for pursuing a refund for shoddy home repairs
After you saved enough money or bit the bullet and took out a home improvement loan, you got estimates for the renovations and repairs you needed and hired the contractor who offered the best deal. Months later, your money is gone with the contractor, and you are less than satisfied with the final product. Perhaps […]
I don’t own much. Do I need a will?
If you don’t think you need a will, or just haven’t gotten around to getting one, you are in good company. Up to two-thirds of Americans, including many here in North Carolina, don’t have one. Right now, you may be thinking that if that many people don’t have a will, what’s the big deal? Maybe […]
Do I have to pay my subcontractor?
Running your own contracting business in North Carolina is both exhilarating and rewarding. You deal with many people who have a variety of skills, and you work together to see a project to its completion. However, you probably can’t remember a project where there hasn’t been some problem. Whether a minor setback or a major […]
The next step when you’ve been stiffed
Despite inevitable glitches with obtaining supplies and building materials, you completed the project on time and are rather proud of the work your company did. You may have even allowed the customer to make last minute changes that were inconvenient for you but satisfied the client. Perhaps you hoped this would help you build a […]
When is your personal safety the responsibility of the landlord?
When you look for a home or business space to rent in North Carolina, one of your main concerns is your personal safety. As a renter, you have the right to assume you will be reasonably safe while on the premises of your rental, no matter your income, budget or rental payment each month. It […]