by Brian Huddleston | Oct 11, 2012 | Real Estate Law
The landlord occasionally needs to decide whether an individual performing services in connection with his rental units should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor. This decision will determine whether the landlord withholds income and other taxes,...
by Brian Huddleston | Sep 10, 2012 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
?On March 15, 2012, HUD released a notice entitled “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act: Additional Guidance on Notification Responsibilities Under Act with Respect to Occupied Conveyance”. This notice provides additional guidance on the notice, entitled...
by Brian Huddleston | Sep 7, 2012 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
Oklahoma residents seeking restitution under the mortgage settlement reached between the state?s attorney general and the nation?s five largest mortgage servicers must apply for benefits by September 13, 2012. The agreement between Attorney General Scott Pruitt and...
by Brian Huddleston | Jun 10, 2011 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The Home Affordable Modification Program, HAMP, a home loan modification program to avoid foreclosure, once touted as key to helping millions of homeowners who were “underwater” due to plummeting home values, suffered a loss when the House of...
by Brian Huddleston | Apr 20, 2011 | Real Estate Law
Boilerplate clauses are often simply cut and pasted from one agreement to another. These ?standard? provisions conceal significant legal and business implications that can produce unwanted future results if not tailored to specific circumstances of the transaction....
by Brian Huddleston | Apr 15, 2011 | Real Estate Law
One of the most unfortunate situations faced by a landlord or tenant in a rental relationship is a forcible entry and detainer (FED) action. In Oklahoma, an FED is more commonly known as an eviction. It is important to know that there are strict laws that govern the...
