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Are you legally obligated to join a homeowners association?

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189845364_L Are you legally obligated to join a homeowners association? While some HOAs allow voluntary participation, others require membership. A required membership community does require residents to join the association, pay dues, and abide by community rules. In this case, the…
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Posted in Homeowners Association Law, Personal Law, Real Estate

How do homeowners associations work?

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174013581_L How do homeowners associations work? A homeowners association is an independently run group in “common-interest” communities where residents contribute dues to the upkeep of their neighborhood or individual apartments. HOAs are primarily managed by local homeowners who serve as unpaid…
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What is an alternative dispute resolution?

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alternative dispute resolution What is an alternative dispute resolution? Any way of resolving conflicts without going to court is referred to as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR describes all methods and procedures for resolving disputes that take place independently of any governing body.…
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How do you handle disputes?

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handle disputes_L How do you handle disputes? When one party wants to dispute a contract, they can start by sending a letter of termination to the party who issued the signed contract. A contract termination agreement describes the conditions for cancellation. This…
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What are contract disputes?

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189264051_L What are contract disputes? Contracts are frequently broken for a wide range of reasons. Some things that were thought to be clear become less clear. When one or more parties disagree with the terms, meanings, and circumstances of a contract,…
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Posted in Business Law, Copyright Law, Personal Law

Can I sue someone for posting a video of me on the Internet?

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sue someone Can I sue someone for posting a video of me on the Internet? While the rules of the internet can seem murky, it is unlawful for anyone to post images or videos of you or your family on a social…
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Posted in Criminal Defense, Personal Law

What is Arbitration and dispute resolution?

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arbitration and dispute resolution What is Arbitration and dispute resolution? Any method of resolving a disagreement outside of court is referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR. The most common method of ADR is arbitration. Arbitration, mediation, or other methods of conflict resolution…
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Posted in Business Law, Corporate Law, Personal Law

What does employment law cover?

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employment law What does employment law cover? Employment law encompasses all federal, state, and local laws as well as judicial decisions that govern the duties and rights of employers and employees. Advising employers and employees, drafting, transactional work, and dispute resolution through…
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What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

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Mediation and Arbitration What is the difference between mediation and arbitration? Both mediation and arbitration are types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), that offer alternatives to the costly and time-consuming litigation of a prolonged court battle. Although they each have a different approach,…
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Can you sue for an injunction in small claims court?

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small claims court Can you sue for an injunction in small claims court? Filing a lawsuit in state court is costly and involves complicated procedures. If your lawsuit doesn’t have a large monetary value, hiring a lawyer can cost substantially more than the…
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