Memo RE: Residential Evictions in North Carolina

DATE: 10/29/20 CDC Executive Agency Order: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/04/2020-19654/temporary-halt-in-residential-evictions-to-prevent-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control issued an Executive Agency Order temporarily halting residential evictions to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 (the “CDC Order”). Such temporary moratorium is in place until December 31, 2020; however, it is not a blanket moratorium. Under the CDC…

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Holiday Puppy

Season’s Greetings from our 2018 Holiday Puppy from your friends at the Allman Spry Law Firm!

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Why Recording Matters for Tenants

In North Carolina, the “race” to the local register of deeds still exists, and as some litigants know, that lesson can be an expensive one. Many commercial leases represent a substantial investment for tenants.  Some of those leases have terms that last for decades.  However, it is not unusual for commercial buildings to be bought…

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Commercial Leasing:  Responding to a Notice of Public Nuisance

Owners of leased commercial properties face the risk of being held responsible for the manner in which a tenant uses the property.  Oftentimes, these risks are addressed through mandated insurance coverage and contractual provisions requiring the tenant to indemnify the landlord for specified liabilities.  One common example can be found in provisions addressing the owner’s…

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