The Fonteneau Firm is currently investigating personal injury claims regarding drugs. From time to time we will post information about drugs that may be causing injury to consumers If you believe that you have had a reaction to this or any drug please call The Fonteneau Firm at 205.533.9202. Avandia is widely used to treat…
You receive a call from one of your tenants, the police have just rammed in the door of one of your units looking for your tenant. You rush to the unit and find your tenant in handcuffs sitting on the sidewalk as police armed to the teeth and in masks search your property for evidence;…
As the Mortgage crisis continues to swirl around us, one thing is almost certain. The number of people renting homes and apartments will increase. What does that mean for Landlords? Opportunity. As more people begin to shy away from buying for fear that home values will continue to decrease and others enter the rental market…
If you have been a landlord for a while, you have probably encountered this situation. Your tenant appears to have left your rental unit, but left their belongings behind. What’s An Alabama landlord to do? The first thing to do is to try to determine if the tenant is in the process of moving or…
If you’ve ever bought a new car, you know what a rush it is. There’s the new car smell, the feeling of power as you hit the accelerator, and the peace of mind knowing that you’ll have a reliable ride for a long, long time. But what happens when that new car isn’t so reliable?…
If you have been following this Blog, you know that The Fonteneau Firm is involved in a lawsuit challenging the Alabama Sex Offender Statute. The lawsuit challenges how the law is applied to indigent sex offenders who cannot afford a place to live and therefore cannot be released from jail. Since filing the lawsuit, I…
One of the smartest questions a potential client can ask is whether or not they need an attorney to file an eviction. Clients have a right to know if there is an option for them that does not involve hiring an attorney. For some landlords, an attorney is legally necessary and for others, an attorney…
Sometimes as lawyers we run accross a problem we do not know quite how to solve for our clients. When that happens, the best thing to do is consult an attorney who specializes in that area. Yesterday, I had just that type of problem. How do you shield a client from losing benefits like SSI…
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of parents about diabetes care in school. The event, which was sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, was held at the Avondale Library here in Birmingham. The program was targeted to parents of children with diabetes, but the principles are the same for most…
We have been talking a lot about the new landlord tenant law that took effect last year. Since this new law is so important to Alabama property owners, we are going to spend a little time going over all of the things you need to know to ensure that you are in compliance. Today’s Topic:…
