Are Sellers Required to Disclose That Their House Is Haunted?

Are Sellers Required to Disclose That Their House Is Haunted?

Selling your house can be scary business, but what if it is haunted?  With Halloween a few days away, let’s discuss real estate disclosure obligations.  Are you required by law to disclose your poltergeist housemates?    Disclosure laws differ from...
Show Me the Money!  Protect Your Lien Rights and Get Paid

Show Me the Money! Protect Your Lien Rights and Get Paid

By Chris Holder If you are a general contractor or a subcontractor in the building industry in Middle Tennessee, you know business is booming. You also know that no matter how good your business is in your industry, inevitably things are going to go sideways on a...
What is a 1031 Exchange and how does it work?

What is a 1031 Exchange and how does it work?

This article was first published in the official magazine of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Cattle Business. It is written by Attorney, Laura Vaught, who focuses her practice on estate planning, general business matters, and property...
Ask an Attorney:  Do I have to join my neighborhood’s HOA?

Ask an Attorney: Do I have to join my neighborhood’s HOA?

Q:  I think my subdivision has a homeowners’ association.  Do I have to be a part of it? A:  In most cases, yes, you do have to be a part the HOA.  When you purchased your property, you most likely became bound by the subdivision restrictive covenants.  Restrictive...