Principles of the No Smoking Clause in Rental Agreements
What is a no smoking clause? A no smoking clause is a provision in a lease agreement that prohibits the tenant or anyone accessing the premises with the tenant’s consent from smoking tobacco or marijuana anywhere inside the building , including hallways and stairwells. The provision can also limit smoking to a designated area outside of the building.These clauses have been incorporated into lease agreements in Alberta for many years but their use has recently increased. It is not clear
A Guide to Special Education Law: What You Need to Know as a Teacher or Parent
Special Education Law 101 Understanding special education law is crucial for educators, parents, and advocates of children with disabilities. For children with disabilities, special education law helps shape the resources they can access in the school system. For educators, knowing the law can prevent liability and create solutions to complicated problems associated with teaching children with disabilities . Furthermore, knowledge of special education law helps ensure that all children facing challenges due to a disability have equal and fair access
Understanding Homeowners Association Laws in Georgia
Georgia HOA 101 A Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is a collective group of homeowners who volunteer their time to serve and oversee a neighborhood. They are responsible for maintaining common areas such as parks, playgrounds, roofs, fences, pools, lakes, landscaping, mowing grass and/or plowing snow. In some cases, the HOA also collects monthly fees to pay for maintenance and repairs.In Georgia HOAs may or may not be incorporated associations. See O.C.G.A. ยง 44-3-220(a)(1). The Articles of Incorporation of a nonprofit corporation
California Rules of Evidence Cheat Sheet: A Simplified Guide
Overview of California Evidence Law Evidence law governs what can be used to prove or disprove facts in a court of law, making it a critical component of the legal process. With its own unique set of rules, California evidence law seeks to ensure all parties receive a fair trial by determining the admissibility of evidence. As such, it’s crucial to understand these rules in order to navigate the courtroom successfully.In the realm of legal proceedings, evidence comes in a
University Legal Jobs Career Overviews and Options
University Legal Jobs Overview Legal professionals and university attorneys serve an important role in the higher education sector. They are called upon to provide legal advice to a number of constituents, including senior executives, faculty, staff, students, and outside entities.University counsel advise clients both on matters within the university attorney’s area of expertise and on other legal matters relating to university operations and policy implementation. This advice may include advice regarding real estate transactions, research-related agreements, intellectual property matters, international
Navigating the Law of Domestic Violence in Colorado
An Introduction to Colorado’s Domestic Violence Statutes Domestic violence laws in Colorado generally include an understanding that violence can be physical, psychological, or emotional. Physical violence is more apparent in that the victim has evidence of an incident in the form of broken bones, bruises, etc. The type of violence that is less visible is psychological. A victim of psychological violence cannot show a bruise like some of the manifestations of physical violence, however, psychological abuse can be as damaging
Illinois Legal Self Defense Weapons Explained
A Legal Guide to Illinois Self Defense Illinois’ self-defense laws are codified at 720 ILCS 5/7-1 to 5/7-5, which require consideration to be given to the subjective reasonable belief of the person claiming self-defense or the objective reasonable belief. Additionally, 720 ILCS 5/7-6 through 8 require justification in any defense raised. Illinois has continually followed a subjective belief defense, although in 1987 the Illinois Supreme Court adopted an objective standard of reasonableness. People v. Lee, 213 Ill.App.3d 958 (Ill. 1991)
Navigating a Standard Commercial Lease Agreement: An In-Depth Overview
A Standard Commercial Lease Agreement Explained What is a standard commercial lease agreement?As the name implies, a standard commercial lease agreement is simply an agreement by which a landlord (the party that owns or intends to sell the property) permits a leasing party to rent or lease the property for a specific time at a specified price (as with anything, the terms can be negotiated) to be used specifically for business purposes. This is in contrast to a residential lease
Is It Legal to Eat and Drive? The Regulations and Risks
The Law and Eating While Driving As a general rule, there are no specific laws in any jurisdiction that completely outlaw the practice of eating while driving. Rather, eating while driving often falls under the umbrella of distracted driving, which is prohibited by most state laws when a driver engages in an "unsafe act." In this context, eating while driving becomes illegal if it prevents drivers from maintaining control over their vehicles.In Maryland, for example, there is a law against
An Overview on South Carolina Common Law Marriage
Recognition of Common Law in South Carolina Common law marriage is not an option under South Carolina law. Specifically, the receipt of a marriage license and the subsequent solemnization of that marriage is the only way that the law recognizes a traditionally married couple in the state, and persistent cohabitation is insufficient to confer that status.Moreover, since 2019, common law marriage has no effect on divorces under South Carolina law . As of now, this law applies to all ongoing