Many leases provide the tenant with an option to renew or extend the lease term beyond the expiration of the initial term. While renewals and extensions have similar practical effects, there are some nuanced differences. By definition, a lease renewal is a new lease agreement, whereas a lease extension is a continuation of the original … Read more
The Lawyer-client relationship is one of varying degrees of collaboration, depending on how involved your client chooses to be, how sophisticated they are in legal matters and the type of case. But, no matter how sophisticated your client may be, certain decisions lie with the client and some are within the discretion of the lawyer. … Read more
There is a multitude of reasons people want to sue others, such as money owed, damage to your property or your business reputation, or because of some sort of accident, among others. Before you decide to take someone to court, there are some basic facts about civil litigation you should know. This Isn’t “Law & … Read more
What is a Deed Plan? This is a signed plan by the Director of Surveys showing the precise particulars of a surveyed piece of land. It shows the details such as the shape of the plot, the distances and bearings all-round the plot, scale of plotting, Deed plan number, land reference number, size of the … Read more
Imagine being convicted of a crime you did not commit because a single witness insists that they saw you do it. How is it possible for an innocent person to be found guilty? Is the eyewitness lying? Is it a case of mistaken identity? Now, imagine that you witnessed a crime. The police have shown … Read more
In most cases, you won’t inherit debt from your parents when they die. However, if you had a joint account with a parent or you cosigned a loan with them, then you would be responsible for any debt remaining on that specific account. When a parent dies, their estate is responsible for paying their debts. … Read more
Economic, social, and cultural rights include the human right to work, the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, and housing, the right to physical and mental health, the right to social security, the right to a healthy environment, and the right to education. Human rights law includes all economic and social … Read more
A lawyer who has been practicing for any length of time at all no doubt has encountered the “difficult” client. This is not necessarily the client who simply presents a difficult case with complex legal issues, the client who stops paying a lawyer’s bills as it nears bankruptcy or even the client who involves the … Read more
It is vitally important in a democracy that individual judges and the judiciary as a whole are impartial and independent of all external pressures and of each other so that those who appear before them and the wider public can have confidence that their cases will be decided fairly and in accordance with the law. … Read more
Lawyers have a tough job. They are responsible for helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives, and they often have to make tough decisions that can impact a person’s life forever. Not only that, but lawyers also have to deal with complex legal issues and navigate through a complicated legal … Read more