Despite all of the conveniences they enable, smartphones can be a huge problem in our daily lives. They can consume our nearly every waking minute, holding the power to divert our attention away from moments that require our focus the most. The “Put Your Phone Down. Just Drive” campaign was started by The California Office […]
Aging Matters Our parents and elders raised, mentored, and protected us throughout our infancy, childhood, adolescence, and even adulthood. Every individual deserves to be treated with basic human decency, especially in their later years of life. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of our elders are neglected, harmed, and exploited. Aging individuals are often forgotten […]
Are you in dispute with someone you signed a contract with? One of the first things you need to determine is whether or not the contract will be considered an enforceable agreement under the law. Contracts commonly involve promises to do something (or stop doing something), but not all promises are contracts. So, how does […]
Does a release of liability exonerate contractors who have performed unpermitted work? When a client requests that a contractor perform unpermitted construction work, should the contractor and client mutually sign a release of liability for any claims related to unpermitted work? Will these hold up in court? Certain contract terms can limit liability exposure from […]
Suppose a buyer and seller have multiple separate contracts together, but the buyer has failed to pay for goods that have already been delivered. Is the seller obligated to deliver or fulfill future orders? Here is what you need to know about the Uniform Commercial Code and remedies for a contract breach. The Uniform Commercial […]
Evicting someone from a commercial property is the right of a landlord, but only when there is a valid cause. Every commercial landlord has responsibilities under a lease; and these responsibilities promote justice and transparency for both the landlord and tenant. There are several steps and considerations in the eviction process. Notices with Cause for […]
In just a few short years, Airbnb has become a highly sought-after accommodation choice for travelers worldwide. The company claims to provide a one-of-a-kind travel experience with the comforts of a home, as the platform was founded as a way for people to offer their private homes and properties for short-term rentals. Along with these […]
Millions of car accidents happen every year in America. Forbes reported that nearly 600 auto accident deaths were predicted over the July 4th weekend alone. If you have been in an accident and are trying to deal with the aftermath and the case on your own, things can go wrong without the help of an […]
Business Client Video Testimonial Below is a video testimonial for Villasenor Law Offices, and business attorney Christopher Villasenor, from client H & H Real Estate Media, Inc. Chris Villasenor consulted H & H on the types of business entities and the pros & cons of each. He then helped them form a Chapter S Corporation […]
COVID-19 is affecting our economy and one of the biggest issues facing businesses right now (other than payroll) is affording their lease and utility payments. Although the federal, state and city governments have ordered temporary moratoriums on evictions to residential and commercial tenants, tenants must be proactive and timely give landlords notice of request for […]