Law and Property Blog

If you’ve been affected by a data breach, you’re in a group of many millions of people whose information has been accessed just in the past year. Cyber attackers tend to target big companies with massive databases, which can be bad news for the countless number of customers who share their inform...

Originally chosen for their low price and ease of install, cast iron pipes are in countless homes. In Florida alone, an estimated 2,000,000 homes use cast iron pipes in their plumbing systems. If your home was built prior to 1975, it’s likely your plumbing system consists of cast iron pipes, too....

Impaired drivers have the potential to cause severe roadway accidents and devastating injuries. Drivers who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any other type of distraction, such as using their cell phone or multitask, place themselves and everyone sharing the road with them in danger.E...

Did you know that in the United States alone slip and fall rates have increased by 30% from 2006 to 2016 for older adults? According to the CDC, over 800,000 older adults a year find themselves seriously injured and in the emergency room, and 1 out of 5 falls cause broken bones. The good news is ...

Winter is often deemed a wonderland, but when winter weather affects your home or property and causes serious personal injury hazards, it's more of a legal and financial hurricane than a wonderful time of year. Choosing to winterize your home or property can not only help keep you, your loved one...

Finding mold in your property can be a serious issue due to the dangers of the different types of mold that exist. As a property owner, you are responsible to fix the issue and if you are renting out the property, you are responsbible to make accomodations so that your tenants are able to leave t...

In 2018, Wildfires swept through the state of California. Both Southern and Northern California burning at the hands of dry weather and poor infrastructure. The truth is, no matter where you are in the world, a house fire can start at any given moment, if underprepared. With some simple preparati...

In the midst of winter when temperatures drop, we bundle up, close our windows, and turn on heaters to keep us warm. When doing so, we don’t expect is to suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning, yet the numbers tell a different story. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, from...

Airbnb is often deemed the staple company for booking short-term rentals when traveling, providing visitors with a more “homey” and affordable stay than a traditional hotel, and providing homeowners with extra income. In fact, there is an average of two million people staying at an Airbnb home on...

If you own your home, there are hundreds you can do to increase it's value. In most cases, home improvement and maintanence is a never ending job, but you have to start somewhere. So, here are 7 ways you can add value to your home.   1. Update Your KitchenThe kitchen is the heart of most homes. R...