by e-LawLines | Jun 17, 2011 | Real Estate Law
As tough economic times continue, landlords have begun to feel the pain of many of their tenants. The landlord’s struggle to replace tenants is much more difficult in today’s market, and causes many landlords to get creative with tenant retention. When the landlord...
by e-LawLines | Jun 16, 2011 | Real Estate Law, Taxation
Benjamin Franklin once said, “there is nothing certain except death and taxes.” As the economy has declined, so has the ability of individuals to pay their real estate taxes. If an individual fails to pay their taxes for three consecutive years, their property is...
by David P. Weiss | May 26, 2011 | Real Estate Law, Taxation
2011 is a “reassessment year” for real property taxes in Missouri. A property owner’s right to appeal an assessment is usually available only in “reassessment years.” Unless special circumstances exist, the assessment establishes the...
by e-LawLines | Apr 28, 2011 | Commercial Law, Real Estate Law
Missouri contractors and subcontractors have received a bit of extra protection courtesy of the Missouri legislature, with property owners and others receiving benefits as well. Recently enacted provisions amend the Missouri Mechanic’s Lien Law to provide...
by David P. Weiss | Jan 24, 2011 | Real Estate Law
At this time of year, many individuals are engrossed in three hotly debated topics. First, who is going to win the Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers or the Pittsburgh Steelers; second, are the Cardinals going to sign Albert Pujols this off season; and third, what are...
by e-LawLines | Nov 7, 2010 | Contract Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Small Business Law
“It’s just ordinary lease stuff,” Frank said. After a short pause, he continued, “At least, I think it is.” Frank had just been given a document entitled “Standard Commercial Lease – Net.” He wasn’t an unsophisticated...
