How do I evict a tenant? Sometimes you need to evict someone. It’s not a great position to be in, but it happens. First and foremost, it is almost always better to work things out with your tenant ahead of time. Additionally, a few dollars spent doing a credit and background check ahead of time […]
What Does Law++ Do With Contracts?
What Does Law++ Do With Contracts? As part of an effort to help our community understand what we’re about, we’re answering this question. I spend more time on contracts than non-contract related activities in the firm. That’s probably because contracts encompass so many other areas of law. Mergers and Acquisitions, real estate, employment, and of […]
Residential Leases
Residential leases are the cornerstone of landlord tenant relationships. Whether you’re renting your one bedroom home or have a residential empire, you need a lease. The Laws Firstly the North Carolina Residential Rental Agreements Act, Chapter 41, Article 5, governs residential leases. Secondly, property and contract laws generally apply. Thirdly, you must also consider consumer […]
What Can I Do When A Client Does Not Pay?
When a client does not pay you, you have a few options. However, often times, your clients leave you limited options. Obviously, we prefer that everyone holds up their end of the bargain in every deal. Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. Proactively First and foremost, you need well written protective contracts. The […]
Amend Articles of Organization
If you want to amend your articles of organization, you’re in luck. The process is actually quite easy! Amendment of Articles of Organization Law If you want to read the law regarding articles of organization, you’ll want to start with NCGS §§ 57D-2-21 & 22. Why Would You Want to Amend Your Articles of Organization? […]
What Are Articles Of Organization?
Articles of Organization is the legal document you file to form an LLC. There are only a few requirements to make them legal. If you file the articles with the Secretary of State, and it contains all the proper information, you’ll get yourself an LLC. Of course, you’ll also have to pay the filing fee! […]
What is a Registered Agent?
What is a registered agent? This is the hardest part of any LLC or corporation formation. I should also mention it isn’t that hard. Firstly, I’m going to list the relevant laws. After that, I’ll explain what they mean. Then, I’ll conclude with some pointers. Unfortunately, the law is thick legalese. However, I wanted to […]
Angry Emails from Customers
Have you ever received angry emails from customers? If you have, I know how you feel. It’s that unpleasant, sinking feeling in your stomach. You can feel your heart pounding in your chest. And you want to defend yourself from this attack. You’re Not Alone First, let me just say you’re not alone. I’ve received […]
What is a Merger Clause?
Also called an integration clause, a merger clause is a provision in a contract. A merger clause limits the content of the agreement to just what is written in the contract. For example, if Bob and Tina have a contract, Tina may not use promises made by Bob that weren’t written down. This is a […]
What is a Savings Clause?
What is a Savings Clause? This is a common question I get regarding contracts. Firstly, savings clauses and severability clauses are the same thing in contracts. Their origins may be different. I don’t know. However, you can use them interchangeably. Severability is the most common for me. Unfortunately for you, lawyers typically write these with […]
What is a Severability Clause?
What is a severability clause? This is one of the more common questions I get, especially from those new to small business. That’s not a bad thing! This is boilerplate. It sounds relatively meaningless, but does actually carry a lot of meaning. On the other hand, lawyers rarely read these because they all tend to […]
What are Compensatory Damages?
What are compensatory damages? They are one of several types of monetary awards that can be won at trial. Purpose The purpose of compensatory damages is to “make the plaintiff whole again”. In other words, they exist to cover all of the damages that were created by the defendant’s bad actions. These do not include […]