Eminent Domain: Your Rights as a Property Owner
As a property owner, few legal concepts can be more unnerving than the government’s ability to take your land through its power of eminent domain. Also known as condemnation, eminent domain allows certain government entities to acquire privately owned property for public use, even if the owner objects to the taking. While this government power …
Deck Structure and Liability Issues for Property Owners
Adding a deck to your home or business improves its value and allows you to enjoy the outdoors. However, a poorly constructed deck can open the door to major liability issues. If someone is injured because of a deck on your property, when can you be held liable? How might factors like the age of …
Understanding South Carolina Residential Real Estate Closing Disclosures
To sell a piece of residential real estate in South Carolina, such as a house, the seller is required by law to disclose certain information. The purpose of these disclosures is to ensure that the buyer is aware of known defects and problems with the property. There are numerous types of defects, all of which …
Preservation of Lien Rights
Distilled down to its absolute essentials, a mechanic’s lien is a way for tradespeople to make sure they get paid for their work. As straightforward as this seems, the purpose and operation of mechanic’s liens (also known as a construction lien, a materialman’s lien, a supplier’s lien, or a laborer’s lien) is often confusing to …