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What is a Mechanic’s Lien
Before starting a large construction or renovation project, it is crucial to understand worker and homeowner laws to keep everyone safe, liable, and getting what they are owed from each side of the contract. Mechanic’s lien is just one of the many statutes set in place, but as you get ready to hire workers for your home, it is an essential law to remember. A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property. A mechanic’s lien is used mainly by subcontractors and builders to ensure they get paid for their work.
What is the Law About Comfort/Therapy Pets in a No Pet Property
Under Missouri’s Disability Law, Kansas’s White Cane Law, and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public accommodations are given to those who need to use service animals. Places such as restaurants, lodging, stores, businesses, schools, and more must allow animals and comply with both state and federal law.
What Constitutes Real Estate Fraud?
Real estate fraud is when one person or party commits fraud within the buying, selling, or renting process. It is possible for real estate fraud to happen at any stage, including during appraisals, closings, or foreclosure procedures.
What are Some of the Most Common Actions Resulting in a Commercial Breach of Contract
A commercial breach of contract entails one side of the party failing to go through with their end without legitimate legal excuse.
What do you do when the tenants in your newly purchased building refuse to leave?
It is a fear that many people have when they decide to go into the rental property business: what happens if someone rents your property and then decides that they do not want to leave? After all, it is your property, right? That is where things get tricky. While you...
What happens if you find problems that were not disclosed when purchasing your property?
In Kansas and Missouri, as in most states in the U.S., an owner selling a property has an obligation to disclose any latent defects with that property. Latent defects may not be discoverable for months or even years, and failure to disclose is equivalent to fraudulent...
Who pays if Kansas doesn’t fund its court system adequately? You, eventually
Story by: Mandi Hunter Special to the Star April 30, 2021 The greatest assets of the judicial branch of government are the people who work for all Kansans in the pursuit of justice — the judges, their staff members and the employees of the courts. However, Kansans may...
Why you should consult an attorney when doing a commercial real estate transaction
Real estate transactions can provide great opportunities for investment, growth, and financial opportunity, but they can also be complicated by details that can potentially ruin your budget, or stall the project while you face regulatory hurdles. In addition, there...
Flexibility, Vision Key to KC Law Firm’s Success
Story by: Marcia Charney November 11, 2020 Until the 2008 financial crisis, Mandi Hunter’s law practice focused on representing banks and lenders in litigation. During the recession that followed, she began more real estate transactions work, including loan...
Mandi Hunter Named Top 50 Women and Super Lawyer for Real Estate
Congrats to all that made the list as well as our own Mandi Hunter for being named Top 50 Women and Super Lawyer for Real Estate! https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/mkslrs20
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