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Necessary Components of a Real Estate Team Agreement: Case Studies and Examples
Understanding the Real Estate Team Agreement As real estate industry experts recognize and understand, the real estate business has evolved from individual practitioners operating in a silo, into a cooperative profession of multimember groups working together toward real estate specific goals. Not surprisingly, most of the operators in the real estate industry have organized themselves into real estate teams to... -
The Role of Insuring Agreements: Components and Importance
An Insuring Agreement, Defined In the realm of an insurance policy, the insuring agreement holds a pivotal role. Essentially, it defines the precise parameters of coverage by setting forth the obligations of the insurer to the insured. Accordingly, an insuring agreement is deemed to have been breached when a "risk covered" by the insuring agreement has given rise to a... -
Establishing Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania: A Detailed Guide
Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania Explained In the simplest sense the term "common law marriage" refers to a legal union between two individuals who have not participated in a formal ceremony or received a marriage license. In other words, this type of matrimonial commitment stands apart from the traditional customs of marriage where a couple receives a wedding license and... -
Understanding Permanent Injunctions in Texas Family Law
What is a Permanent Injunction? A permanent injunction in Texas family law is an order issued by a court that permanently enjoins or prohibits the respondent from committing a specific act. In Texas, the statutory authority for a permanent injunction is found at Tex. Fam. Code § 6.502, absent proof of family violence, in which case the party seeking the... -
Legal Aid in Orange County, NY: A Comprehensive Guide
About Legal Aid Legal aid services play a critical role in the judicial system, helping communities by providing access for low-income residents who need legal support. By offering legal representation and advice at no cost, legal aid services increase quality of life by improving the living conditions of those in their communities and promoting access to justice.There are many types... -
The Basics of Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure
Arizona Family Law Procedure Explained For family law cases in Arizona, Rules of Family Law Procedure are applicable to all cases in the Superior Courts of the State of Arizona, with very few exceptions. These procedures closely resemble the rules for civil lawsuits; however, there are several important distinctions about how the rules apply in family cases.For example, one big... -
Dissecting Right of Entry Agreements: Essential Elements and Their Significance
What Is a Right of Entry Agreement? At its core, a Right of Entry Agreement (the "Agreement") is a legal document that allows an entity (the "Provider"), in most cases a utility provider, the ability to temporarily use your property to perform specific work. The ability for entities to acquire the Agreement is granted under the legal concepts of easement... -
Court Guidelines for Utilizing Jail Phone Calls as Evidence
Monitoring Jail Phone Calls Calls made from inside a jail or prison are typically subject to monitoring and recording through, inter alia, the use of "jail phone" technology. Whether a detention center has installed a jail phone system depends upon the jurisdiction. For example, according to the Orange County California Sheriff’s Department website, "[a]ll telephone calls placed and/or received from... -
Understanding the Mechanics of a Residential Master Lease
What is a Residential Master Lease? One of the fastest growing trends in the rental housing industry is the so-called master lease agreement. Not much has been written about these agreements, especially in the context of residential property. By definition, a master lease is a single contract, signed by a landlord, which creates a master tenancy, separate from the subtenancies,... -
TAR Legal Hotline: A Vital Resource for REALTORS®
What’s the TAR Legal Hotline? The TAR Legal Hotline is a special benefit available only to current TAR members. This service is offered exclusively through the Texas REALTORS® Legal Support Team, who are accessible via telephone to answer questions and provide advice on interpreting the Texas Real Estate License Act, TAR forms, or general matters concerning the Texas real estate...