What Is an Exclusive Right to Sell? An exclusive right to sell contract is a legally binding agreement between a property owner and a licensed real estate agent. The contract authorizes the real estate agent to act on the seller’s behalf during the transaction process in order to sell the...
Catalytic Converters: An Overview Catalytic converters play a vital role in the environmental safety and efficiency of vehicles. Recently you may have heard some mention of catalytic converter laws at the federal level, and you may be wondering why such laws exist. This section of the blog post will explain...
Rent-Back Agreements: What are they? What is a rent back agreement? Background and overview of a rent back agreement.A rent-back agreement is a short-term agreement or addendum to a real estate purchase contract wherein the seller stays in the property for a period of time after the close of escrow...
Interpreting the Term ‘Notwithstanding’ in Legal Writing Notwithstanding is a legal term of art meaning "without regard to or notwithstanding something (as a fact)" or "despite; in spite of." It is derived from the Old French notover (德法) and is often used in legal documents or contractual language. In a...
What Are Arizona’s Engine Swap Laws? At their core, engine swaps come down to taking the motor from one car and putting it into another. The specific details can be complex, but the general concept is actually rather simple. Even so, it’s important to understand that even if swapping isn’t...
What is an Indiana Purchase Agreement for Real Estate? An Indiana real estate purchase agreement is a legally binding, written contract that lays out the terms of a real property transaction in the state of Indiana. The agreement represents an offer made by the buyer (or an agent of the...
What Constitutes Legal Separation in Tennessee Legal Separation in Tennessee is a legal option that allows married couples to live apart, while still being legally married. Often this is the step that leads people down the road towards a divorce, but not always. It is very similar to filing for...
Implied Consent Law Definition Implied consent law refers to a driver’s consent to have a breath sample collected for the purpose of determining his or her BAC (blood alcohol concentration). Although drivers in New Jersey have to agree to participate in the Alcotest 7110 MKII breath testing process, the consent...
Arizona REALTORS Lease Agreement Overview The Arizona Association of Realtors Residential Lease Agreement is a standardized rental agreement commonly used by lessors and lessees for residential property in the state of Arizona. This form, which was drafted by the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR), provides landlords and tenants with a...
What is an Equipment Return Agreement? Equipment Return Agreements are essentially agreements a company enters into with its employees to ensure that company property (e.g., equipment, corporate credit cards, uniforms and even cellphones) is returned when an employee leaves such as upon termination or resignation. Without such a clear and...
