Tag: Legal

Posted on 11/20/2022
Home Building Contracts: What You Should Know
When you decide to have a new home built, you’ll need to find a builder and sign a contract with them. Since home construction is a complex process, it’s important to make sure you understand your home building contract before signing it. What should you expect to see on one of these contracts? You should make sure your...
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Posted on 03/27/2022
5 Home Renovation Contract Clauses That Can Resolve Miscommunications
Homeowners and contractors sometimes grow frustrated because of miscommunications. Even with what appears to be a well-crafted remodeling agreement, people interpret things differently. That's why it’s essential to include mutually agreeable dispute resolution clauses in your contract. How to Minimize Potential Disputes Understanding how the project rolls out often proves enlightening. It's not uncommon for a construction company...
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Posted on 11/28/2021
Spite Fences and Tree Fence Laws in Maryland
Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay Maryland’s spite fence disputes are usually governed by the state’s nuisance laws. Zoning codes, local ordinances and homeowner’s association regulations could also govern spite fences. A spite fence is one built out of malice, usually between neighbors. Basic Fence Laws Because Maryland does not have specific fence laws, it uses common law...
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