Millville Legal Issues Blog

As a landlord, one of the things you're likely concerned about is making sure that your properties stay in good condition. You take security deposits, but if someone ruins the property, it'll take more than just a few hundred dollars to resolve the problem.

It's wise to take the steps you can to prevent legal issues ahead of time, so you can avoid going to court if at all possible. Here are a few things to do to protect yourself as a landlord.

If you suffer from a personal injury, then you may be able to seek damages. Damages are not just for the exact amount that you spend on medical care or repairing your vehicle, for example. They actually include many kinds of losses including lost earning capacity, lost wages, medical expenses, mental anguish and other forms of damages.

Many people recover from personal injuries, even if it takes time. The goal of a personal injury lawsuit, settlement or trial needs to be to get you as much as you can as financial backing. That way, you'll have the financial support you need while you focus on your health and recovery.

If you have a tenant who has taken advantage of you or been unable to pay for rent, then it's time to consider eviction. Evictions are sometimes a necessity because tenants aren't always good about paying on time or treating your property with respect.

If you're in a position where you want your tenant to go, then you need to find out if you can evict them. You can typically choose not to continue the lease, evict due to damage on the property or evict because of breaking rules set out in the lease.

One kind of personal injury that doesn't often come up is a bee sting. When you get a single sting, it usually isn't a big deal unless you are allergic. However, there are times when people are attacked by swarms of bees as a result of the negligence of a property owner. It is in these cases that individuals may have a right to file a claim for compensation.

Here's an example. If you are mowing your lawn and notice that your neighbor's house has a bee's nest, you might let them know. If, after asking them to remove it, the bees still remain, you may have no option but to continue mowing near the hive.