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Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/922g4wuks7?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A landlord owns property that is rented or leased to someone else - the 'tenant' or 'lessee.' Both responsibilities and rights for landlords are defined by law - usually...
Eviction Rights and Rules
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/nry5rcdbm2?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The conditions and steps involved in a landlord forcing a tenant to leave a rented property - 'eviction' - are defined by state and local laws. As both landlord and...
Rental Application Rights
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/vhknesfm12?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A landlord renting a property has rights in selecting a tenant. Tenants also have rights about the factors that can be considered in selection. While most landlord-tenant...
What is Litigation?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/jedv62kdpc?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 In US law, one party can bring a lawsuit against another party in court. In civil cases, the party bringing the suit -- called the plaintiff -- generally claims to have...
Rent-To-Own Agreements
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/qm6ur88xd1?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Picture this agreement between two players in a board game: 'If you land on my property 10 times, pay $5 more each time, and then you can buy it for $200.' The first...
Alternatives To Litigation
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/jq35761y06?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 While there's no concrete answer to how long a lawsuit process might take in court, US cases take over a year on average, and cases running 5 or more years are not unheard...
Divorce Basics
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/fx1m7udjke?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 When a couple marries, they gain the legal right to do certain things together, such as own property or owe debts. Divorce is the legal termination of marriage; the legal...
Can You Sue for Civil Rights Violations?
Yes, you can sue for civil rights violations. If your civil rights have been violated, you have the right to seek legal recourse. You can file a lawsuit against the individuals, organizations, or entities responsible for the violation. The United States Courts website...
What Can I Do If I Feel My Civil Rights Have Been Violated?
Experiencing a violation of civil rights can be an upsetting and even traumatic event. There federal government encourages anyone who feels their civil rights have been violated to report the incident. There are several options for reporting civil rights violations,...
Can Your Civil Rights Be Taken Away?
The United States’ Suspension Clause is a part of the writ of habeas corpus. It states that the federal government may not suspend this privilege except in extraordinary circumstances: if there is a rebellion or invasion or the public safety requires it. These...
