Klauer Law Firm Blog
28Nov
The Formation of a Contract without both Party’s Signature.
Often times, a binding contract is formed even when all of the parties involved do not sign the written contract. One party may “jump the gun” and start performing before the other party(s) sign the document or one party may sign the contract but the other party does not, and both parties start performing. In […]
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06Nov
Debt Buyers and the Influx of Default Judgements
Do you owe a bank for unpaid credit card debt, or have you failed to pay the balance of an old cell phone bill? If so, it is likely that you have received telephone calls from unknown representatives from what you believe are suspicious companies, claiming that you now owe them money. If this is […]
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23Oct
Seller Financing and the Dodd-Frank Act
Seller financing is an option for buyers who do not qualify for traditional loans. Seller financing allows a property owner who owns his house free and clear to transfer title to the property and accept a mortgage for a substantial portion of the sale price rather than receiving all of the money in one lump […]
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15Oct
The Rise of Residential Property Tax in Arizona
If you own property in Arizona, be aware that your property tax is about to increase. Legislatures, in large part influenced by lobbyists of large companies, are shifting the tax burden from large commercial properties to residential properties. Before going into detail, it is important to have at least a general understanding of the Arizona […]
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07Oct
Notario or Lawyer?
Have you ever hired a Notario to prepare legal documents, or seen a business advertise as being a Notario? You should be aware of a growing problem in the southwestern United States where people are taking advantage of the language barrier in order to defraud clients by charging large sums of money for tasks that […]
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