Jul 19, 20222 min readThree Approaches Used by Attorneys When Drafting Sub-LeasesThere are countless reasons why an individual or a business entity would enter into a sub-lease of a property. Whether one is moving-in...
Jun 23, 20222 min readThe Ex-Spouse Who Refuses to Sell Real Estatewhen a former spouse, likely due to some underlying issue, refuses to sign the sales contract. What do you do then? According the Civil Code
Jun 7, 20222 min readDeficiency Judgments Following Foreclosure of Property Bought for a Commercial PurposeWhat action(s) does a creditor have against a debtor whose debt exceeds the amount of the property, specifically real estate, seized and...
May 26, 20222 min readCommunity Property Versus Separate Property in LouisianaIn Louisiana, property owned by a married person is either separate property or community property. The presumption provided by the law...
May 18, 20222 min readWho is responsible for hurricane damage to your home caused by your neighbor’s property?If your home receives damage during a hurricane due to a fallen tree or debris from your neighbor’s property, who is responsible for the...
Apr 14, 20222 min readTrees and Neighbors: What are your rights?In Louisiana, trees belong to the owner of the soil on which they stand. If a neighbor’s tree branches, bushes, or plants extend over a...
Apr 6, 20222 min readDation en Paiement: a Substitute for Judicial Foreclosure“Dation en paiement” is a French term that translates to “giving in payment.” In Louisiana, a “dation en paiement” is an agreement by and...