If someone is interested in selling real estate, they are obligated to let buyers know about potential problems that may affect the value of property, and most states have made it illegal to attempt to cover up major issues. To ensure that a seller has legal...
Fiduciaries are individuals empowered to act or manage assets on behalf of other parties, and in Kansas and other jurisdictions, their behaviors are governed by explicit laws. Even if a fiduciary does not take an illegal action on their own, they can still be deemed...
Kansas contracts exist for the protection of the involved parties. In the case of construction, this is particularly important because of the additional safety issues a potential contract violation may cause. Generally, contract law addresses a number of possible...
Contract law is one of the fundamental backbones of modern society. It allows for reliable dealings between the parties to an agreement and provides remedies in case of a breach. A Kansas business owner may be entitled to recover damages, demand specific performance...
If an employee or job applicant believes that his or her civil rights were violated, that employee or applicant may have recourse. The first step in the process is to determine if a protected right was violated. If an individual is confident that an employer has done...
A covenant when used in the context of real property is an agreement made between two private parties as to how land may be used. Whether put into a deed or part of a signed agreement between the two parties, a covenant is legally binding and may be enforced in court...
Whether you are a property owner or a contractor, construction defects in newly constructed properties can lead to significant financial losses when they are discovered. Property owners, including condominiums, apartment buildings, homeowners associations and others,...
Business owners and homeowners in Kansas may be interested in learning more about the different factors worth considering prior to entering into a construction contract. Before finalizing a contract for services, it may be advisable to evaluate the prices, time frame,...
Many Kansas residents are aware that there are several areas in which legal disputes may arise in the area of construction. Whether you are a condominium owner what a construction defect problem with a developer, a contractor with a delay and payment claim pending...
As many contractors in Kansas have already learned, purchasing a surety bond is a requirement for most publicly contracted construction projects. It is a means for inoculating the project against the any vagaries and failures related to its contractors, and it is so...
