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Susan Chai, Esq.

Legal Counsel

Expertise: Real Estate Law, Business Law, Estate Planning Law

Education:

  • Carnegie Mellon University: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Management
  • University of Baltimore School of Law: Doctor of Law (J.D.)

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Summary

Susan Chai is Legal Counsel and Legal Editor at LegalTemplates and has been with the company from the ground floor. She has 15 years of experience in the corporate and regulatory compliance space. Her legal career includes in-house counsel for a financial services company and an associate at a global law firm.

She specializes in drafting legally binding documents, particularly in real estate and business. She has written articles explaining and simplifying the legal process, and her goal is to make legal documents understandable and accessible for everyone. Susan holds a BS in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and a JD from the University of Baltimore Maryland School of Law.

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Latest from Susan Chai, Esq.

roommate agreement sample

Roommate Agreement

As an official written document, the Roommate Agreement clearly outlines responsibilities and expectations. By signing a piece of paper, each person understands the “house rules” and “house duties”. Unlike a Lease or Rental Agreement, a Roommate Agreement is between the Tenants or Roommates, not between the Landlord and Tenants.

March 22, 2017

Eviction Notice PPC

An eviction notice serves as written record that the Landlord properly notified the Tenant of a problem (i.e. lease violation, late rent, lease ended). An eviction notice begins the eviction process, which varies widely state by state.

February 9, 2017

lease amendment template

Lease Amendment

A written document that details changes or modifications to the terms of a previously executed lease or rental agreement.

January 19, 2017

sublease agreement template

Sublease Agreement

An agreement between the original tenant who is currently leasing the premises and the new tenant who will be moving into the premises.

January 17, 2017

mortgage deed template

Mortgage Deed

A written document that officially recognizes a legally binding relationship between the borrower and the lender.

December 21, 2016

Deed of Trust Form

Deed of Trust

A legal document that officially recognizes a legally binding relationship between three parties - the Borrower, the Lender, and the Trustee.

December 20, 2016

Advance Healthcare Directive

Advance Directive

Declare your health care wishes if you’re incapacitated and can’t make your own decisions.

November 9, 2016