Contra Proferentem

Contra Proferentem Translated, this means against the one bringing forth.  This term is used in “contract law to stipulate that an ambiguous term in a contract shall be interpreted against the interests of the party that insisted upon the term’s inclusion....

Ex Parte

This term show up quite often in tribunals and courts.  It means “from one party”.   It is commonly used when a decision is reached, or case is brought, by or for one party without the other party being present.

Breakthrough Real Estate Investing

I was welcomed by the Durham Real Estate Investors to speak to their group about Landlord and Tenant issues.  I have done this twice now and had so much fun doing it! The last time I was there I met a brilliant man, Rob Break and he asked me if I would do an interview...

The Assessed Value of Your Home

I have now decided that I am going to branch off into the real estate aspect of being a paralegal. I love anything to do with land, development and real estate and have been researching the Environment and Land Tribunals. I thought I would write a blog on this topic...