It has become increasingly commonplace for a subdivision to be subjected to a set of protective covenants (also referred to as restrictive covenants). The usual process involves a developer of a subdivision recording a set of covenants in the land records at the very beginning of the development. Then, when lots or houses are sold, [..]
An ad valorem tax (Latin for “according to value”) is a tax whose amount is based on the value of a transaction or of property. Perhaps the most common form of such a tax is the annual real estate tax collected by the county. Business owners know, however, that an ad valorem tax is [..]
For most people, the purchase of a home is the largest purchase they will ever make. Buying a home and then discovering defects can have serious ramifications. So, what options are available to you? The New Home Warranty Act In Mississippi, the buyer of a home can pursue a builder under a number of legal [..]
Many questions on legal advice sites begin with the words “do I have a case?” Obviously, every situation is different, and it is not possible to provide a “one size fits all” answer to that question. Even so, there are several factors to consider in making a decision as to whether to hire an attorney. [..]
Note: This article applies to rent paid on residential property such as apartments and homes. Different rules apply to commercial property. Mississippi’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. This Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (the “Act”) can be found starting at Section 89-8-1 of the Mississippi Code. The Act covers many issues between a landlord [..]
In Mississippi, most employment relationships are “at-will”. This means an employee can quit, and an employer may fire, “for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all.” Historically, the courts have recognized two major exceptions to Mississippi’s at-will rule. Federal anti-discrimination laws. There are several federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the [..]
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As we all know, in Mississippi, a landowner must pay property taxes each year. Yet, there are times when someone else is paying the taxes instead of the owner. For example, someone may pay the taxes to help out a family member. Or, someone who is renting the land may pay the taxes so that [..]
Here is the situation. You recently bought a used car at a dealership. To finance the car, you signed papers taking out a loan with a lender. Two weeks later, the car breaks down. After having it towed to a repair shop, you learn that the car has many defects and was previously involved in [..]
Mississippi law recognizes a legal claim called “unjust enrichment.” The notion is that if Party B has unfairly benefited at the expense of Party A, then Party A can sue to recover that benefit. The scope of an unjust enrichment claim can be very broad. Such a claim will exist when the Defendant is in [..]
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