Metairie Louisiana Legal Blog
Are zoning laws impacting your construction project?
For contractors and developers, zoning laws can be a challenge that my sometimes stand in the way of a construction project. For that reason, it is helpful to be familiar with zoning laws and what a contractor or developer may be able to do about an unfavorable zoning...
Know what you are getting with a condominium purchase
A condominium is an attractive real property option for individuals who want to own their own homes but who do not want to deal with the maintenance of yardwork and exterior upkeep. Condominiums, also called condos, are independently owned but managed by a board or...
What are some common types of business insurance claims?
Entrepreneurs in the Metairie area who own a small business will likely take out a business insurance policy to protect their business should the physical business itself be damaged or should a crime be committed against the business. The following are some common...
Turn to legal help when insurance claims are wrongly denied
If you have some sort of insurance policy over your property, then you’ve probably been resting assured that you’re protected. But there’s nothing like a natural disaster to see just how far your insurance company is willing to go to help you out. Sadly, far too often...
Was it a storm or was it a construction defect that caused the property damage?
During storm season, there are plenty of insurance claims involving property damage caused by storms. But what about the situations where the storm should not have caused the damage – when the damage never would have happened if not for faulty construction? How do you...
Hurricane Laura and coverage from insurance policies
Owning a home is a major accomplishment. Losing a home is devastating, especially when it comes to severe weather conditions or damages caused by an unexpected event. In order to create some peace of mind, homeowners in Louisiana and elsewhere will take measures to...
It’s time to check your property insurance policy
The damage caused by Hurricane Laura is a powerful reminder that the tropical storm season has arrived for people who live along the Texas-Louisiana-Florida Gulf Coast. Having the right kind and amount of insurance coverage can be the difference between suffering a...
Condominium boards should protect tenants with careful hiring
Condominium boards do more than just collect fees from residents. They also serve as the voice for everyone living in a condominium community and help to manage the maintenance and upkeep of common areas. Plus, they set and enforce standards that help maintain...
Include pricing in your construction contract
As a contractor, you have to ensure that you protect your interests as you complete projects for clients. The contract sets out the terms of the project so that you are only bound to do what you agreed to do for the quoted price. It also contains various project...
Points to remember if a tree falls on your home
A tree falling on your home can do considerable damage to the structure. When you realize that this has happened, you need to ensure that you’re doing what you can to get things back to normal as quickly as possible. For homeowners, this can mean having to deal with...
