5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers
Michele Heisler, 61, is an avid swimmer, putting in 45 minutes three times a week in a local 25-yard-long pool. But swimming while traveling can be challenging. “Most hotel pools are too tiny or too crowded,” she said. Then, while planning a trip to Chicago, Ms. Heisler, from Ann Arbor, Mich., came across a photo […]
Homeowner-lessor’s right to use the association’s facilities
Dear PAO, I am a homeowner in an exclusive subdivision. I have been paying the annual dues regularly until 2021, when I eventually decided to lease it out to my friend. The lease period is five years, and annexed to our contract is a document in which I expressly authorize the lessee to be a […]
The Secrets of a Danish Castle
My first conscious memory occurred on the lower landing of a staircase that spiraled up four floors of the 14th-century, moat-encircled Gjorslev castle in Denmark. I was hugging the railing while my tweed-clad grandfather, Edward Tesdorpf, who owned the place, smiled at me as he walked down the hall to take care of his ever-expanding […]
Rights of a lessee regarding improvements he/she introduced on leased premises
Dear PAO, I entered into a lease contract over a parcel of land for a period of seven years, renewable upon the agreement of the parties. I made renovations and improvements to the land. There is no provision in our contract regarding whether I will be reimbursed. Will I be able to claim a reimbursement […]
Last-Minute Strategies to See the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will blot out the sun for roughly 4,200 miles stretching from Mexico to Canada — a cosmic show that so much of North America won’t see again for about 20 years. Many made their plans to view it well in advance. And then there are the procrastinators, who […]
Increased penalty for perjury | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,My friend has a brother who recently died and left behind some properties. That brother had a sickly daughter and had no other relatives except for my friend. Despite knowing this, and in order to obtain the properties that his brother left behind, my friend willfully executed an affidavit, swearing under oath that he […]
6 Podcasts About the Joys and Perils of the Great Outdoors
Starter episode: “The Worst Black Bear Attack in History: Part 1” Matt Pycroft, a filmmaker who specializes in documenting far-flung and hostile outdoor locations, delivers interviews with guests who share his thirst for exploration. One’s definition of an adventure can vary dramatically, and that’s reflected in the broad range of subjects here. Many episodes focus […]
Industrial partners versus employees | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My husband and I have been serving as storekeeper and caretaker, respectively, at a private beach resort. For our services, we are paid certain amounts plus commissions on the harvest of the fishpond, rentals of the cottages, and sales of the store. A few years later, the owner said the business was losing […]
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings’ Utah Ski Resort Is Going Half-Private
As he looked at the mountain’s finances, he said, “it became clear that we needed to do something significant.” In the end, that something was leveraging the mountain’s available real estate. “We decided that we needed to lure people here by offering a private experience that they can’t get anyplace else,” he said. If his […]
Insanity defense requires three-way test
DEAR PAO, My son, who is suffering from a mental illness, hacked his cousin to death. Before the incident, my son attempted to commit suicide on many occasions. Also, he is suffering from insomnia and cannot recall his actions, even the most recent ones. Most of us observe that when we have a conversation with […]