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How to file a complaint against homeowner’s association board member
Owning a home is often considered an essential part of the American dream, but sometimes your neighborhood’s homeowner’s association board seems determined to turn the dream into the great American nightmare. Conflicts with a homeowner association...
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AS SIMPLE CONTRACTS
The Utah Supreme Court strengthened the power of an owner's association and a homeowner's association governing board to enforce the restrictive covenants against individual lot owners. In Fort Pierce Industrial Park Phases II, III & IV Owners Association v....
What to know before engaging in a landlord-tenant dispute
Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, there will likely come a time where you don't agree with the other party. Maybe you feel like your landlord doesn't take your concerns seriously enough. Maybe you know that your tenant is disruptive and that other tenants have...
If you are dealing with a real estate dispute, get legal help
When you hear the phrase "real estate dispute," you probably think about an individual person who has rented an apartment and who is actively disputing something about the terms of the lease with the landlord of the property. To be fair, this is a common dispute...
A new lease on life — or a condo with a view
A landlord/tenant relationship can be like a marriage, with both sides content that they made the right decision for the long-term. The relationship also has in it elements of a contentious divorce, filled with acrimony, he-said/she-said disputes and possible eviction...
Disputes can arise between homeowners and homeowners associations
A person's home can be a major place of rest and relaxation for them. However, sometimes, a person also experiences a great amount of stress when it comes to their home. One type of stressful situation that can sometimes arise for a homeowner regarding their home...
St. George council candidates focusing on growth
A few days ago, the first debate was held among candidates for St. George City Council at the Washington County Administration Building. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a couple of topics dominated this first discussion: city growth and code enforcement. Those are issues that...
Utah commercial real estate surging
Over the last 10 years, Utah's commercial real estate has experienced above-average growth, experts say. Those same experts cite our perch atop Forbes' list of the best states in which to do business, as well as a number of economic indicators when they predict that...
4 must-have online resources for Utah landlords
Whether you’re renting out apartment units in an apartment complex or a house, going into your first (or second, or third…) landlord-tenant relationship with resources on your side will provide you knowledge and peace of mind. We’ve compiled a manageable listing of...