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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Published By Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2990

Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate law, commercial leasing and real estate development. By Siegfried Rivera Lerner De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.

http://www.floridarealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    The Importance of Survey

    The Importance of Survey
    By Oscar R. RiveraSurveys are an essential element of any real estate acquisition. Whether it is a residential transaction or a commercial transaction, the purchaser should always obtain a new survey. The only exception is with the purchase…
  • May 7

    Estoppel Certificates Should Not be Used as Opportunities for Unreasonable Request

    Estoppel Certificates Should Not be Used as Opportunities for Unreasonable Request
    By Fern F. MusselwhiteA request for an estoppel certificate can illustrate the tension that exists between a landlord and tenant. An estoppel certificate contains a certification as to specific facts. So, for example, when a landlord…
  • Apr 19

    Loan Participation Agreement

    Loan Participation Agreement
    By Oscar R. RiveraWe are sometimes engaged to close loans on behalf of entities providing financing for individuals or projects. Often, there are a number of parties participating in the loans. In other words, different parties are pooling…
Rank this Week: 1238

Foreclosure Defense Law Blog

Foreclosure Defense Law Blog

Covers foreclosure procedures and legal defenses available to debtors. By the Nissenbaum Law Group.

http://www.foreclosuredefenselawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2308

Gareth Shepperson's First Law

Gareth Shepperson's First Law

Covers property law, property development and related thoughts.

http://garethsfirstlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 20

    Body corporate ordered to restore property owner's access right

    Body corporate ordered to restore property owner's access right
    Body corporate ordered to restore property owner's access right The Fisher v Body Corporate of Misty Bay (2012 94) SA 215 (NGP) decision highlights the consequences a body corporate should consider before summarily denying an occupier the…
  • Nov 20

    Property market remains subdued

    Property market remains subdued
    Property market remains subdued The local property market remained subdued during the first three quarters of 2012, Absa said on Thursday. "The planning phase of new housing continued to contract up to September, while the construction…
  • Nov 20

    The cost of sectional and full title properties are converging

    The cost of sectional and full title properties are converging
    The cost of sectional and full title properties are converging House prices between different segments of the market had seen a general narrowing in the gaps in the third quarter of 2012, according to FNB housing data released on…
Rank this Week: 2688

Goldstein Hall PLLC

Goldstein Hall PLLC

Covers real estate and housing issues.

http://goldsteinhallpllc.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 21

    U.S. Public Housing Needs Exceed $21 Billion

    U.S. Public Housing Needs Exceed $21 Billion
    Following the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) recent award of $1.9 billion to public housing, a capital-needs assessment released today by Recap Real Estate Advisors finds that public housing needs in the United States…
  • Jul 21

    NYC Reaches Major Milestone in its Affordable Housing Plan

    NYC Reaches Major Milestone in its Affordable Housing Plan
    Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel, Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Mathew M.
  • Jun 29

    Consolidate Energy - NYC Benchmarking Information

    Consolidate Energy - NYC Benchmarking Information
    Attached below is an information sheet in Q&A format describing the details of the NYC Local Law 84 – Benchmarking Compliance. This ordinance was passed in 2009 and requires that any building (commercial or residential) over 50,000 square…
Rank this Week: 5014

Green Building Law

Green Building Law

Covers legal issues related to green building and sustainable development. By Shari Shapiro.

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2315

Hawaii Attorney Blog

Hawaii Attorney Blog

Covers Hawaii civil procedure and trial practice, commercial litigation, hawaii real estate litigation, mediation and arbitration, and personal injury. By Philip Brown.

http://legalblog.hawaii-attorney.net/
  • Dec 7

    Honolulu Magazine Lists Philip R. Brown Among the Best Lawyers in Hawaii

    Honolulu Magazine Lists Philip R. Brown Among the Best Lawyers in Hawaii
    Philip R. Brown was once again listed in Honolulu Magazine’s annual issue of The Best Lawyers in Hawaii. Philip Brown is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America.  Mr. Brown also has the highest ethical/legal rating (AV) from…
  • Sep 25

    Hawaii Attorney Effie Steiger Named “Top 40 Under 40?

    Hawaii Attorney Effie Steiger Named “Top 40 Under 40?
    The National Trial Lawyers Association has selected Hawaii attorney, Effie Steiger, of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown, for inclusion in “Top 40 under 40” trial lawyers in Hawaii.
  • Feb 28

    Recovery of Hawaii Attorneys Fees (Part 2)

    Recovery of Hawaii Attorneys Fees (Part 2)
    As we wrote in our previous post regarding HRS § 607-14, “[t]he Hawaii Supreme court has defined an “assumpsit” case as a claim “for the recovery of damages for the non performance of a contract . . . as well as quasi contractual…
Rank this Week: 1802

Hawaii Land Use Law & Policy

Hawaii Land Use Law & Policy

Commentary and insight on the complex, multifaceted area of land use in Hawaii. By Jesse Souki.

http://hilanduse.blogspot.com/
  • May 7

    Hawaii Supreme Court Awards Appellate Attorney's Fees under Private Attorney General Doctrine

    Hawaii Supreme Court Awards Appellate Attorney's Fees under Private Attorney General Doctrine
    On May 3, 2013, the Hawaii Supreme Court issued an opinion awarding appellate attorney's fees and costs against the City & County of Honolulu in the amount of $41,192.00 in attorney's fees and $343.00 in costs in Kaleikini v.…
  • May 2

    Intermediate Court of Appeals Creates Public Trust Evaluation Criteria for All Boards and Commission

    Intermediate Court of Appeals Creates Public Trust Evaluation Criteria for All Boards and Commission
    In Kauai Springs v. Planning Commission of the County of Kauai, Hawaii's Intermediate Court of Appeals ("ICA") addressed the question of whether "the Planning Commission had public trust obligations to review Kauai Springs' use of…
  • Mar 9

    Basic Checklist for Crafting Policy

    Basic Checklist for Crafting Policy
    When confronted with complex processes, like environmental and land use policies and related implementation regulations, a common reaction is out with the old, in with the new. Change can be good, but a measured, comprehensive approach is…
Rank this Week: 1817

HindmanSanchez Law Blog

HindmanSanchez Law Blog

Covers Colorado community association law. By HindmanSanchez.

http://www.hindmansanchez.com/blog
  • May 16

    We're Sorry

    We're Sorry
    Over the last month, our blog has been somewhat unstable in that some posts were sent without content and some links within our blogs did not work.  At HindmanSanchez, we pride ourselves on being a leader in the Community Association…
  • May 9

    Upside Down Owners, Fear Not-You May Soon Be Right-Side Up

    Upside Down Owners, Fear Not-You May Soon Be Right-Side Up
    With the housing market in a slum for the last several years, many homeowners have not only lost equity in their homes, but have flipped their investments upside down!   These homeowners ended up owing more on their mortgages then the…
  • May 8

    HOA Bills Move to Governor

    HOA Bills Move to Governor
    As expected, with less than 24 hours left in the legislative session, the remainder of the HOA bills that were being debated all passed out of the legislature and moved on to the Governor and are all expected to be signed. The bills…
Rank this Week: 1459

HOA Law Blog

HOA Law Blog

News, editorial comment and legal information of interest to California community associations and those that manage and service them. By Southern California HOA lawyers SwedelsonGottlieb

http://www.hoalawblog.com/
  • May 17

    Don’t get Acclimated to Election by Acclamation

    Don’t get Acclimated to Election by Acclamation
    Blog post by Sandra Gottlieb, community association attorney and Senior Partner at SwedelsonGottlieb California community association attorneys, managers and others in the industry have differing opinions on how to properly and legally…
  • May 6

    Harassment Of Transgender Homeowners and Condo Residents Is Discriminatory And Could Lead To Litigation

    Harassment Of Transgender Homeowners and Condo Residents Is Discriminatory And Could Lead To Litigation
    By David Swedelson, Condo Lawyer and HOA Attorney at SwedelsonGottlieb, Community Association Attorneys As we reported in November of 2011 (see here), California anti-discrimination law now recognizes a new definition of gender that…
  • May 6

    Get A Satisfaction Of That Judgment

    Get A Satisfaction Of That Judgment
    By David Swedelson, Condo Lawyer and HOA Attorney; Senior Partner at SwedelsonGottlieb, Community Associations Attorney Sometimes owners sue their condo or homeowners association in small claims court. And sometimes they win and there is a…
Rank this Week: 2660

HOA Law Blog

HOA Law Blog

Covers California HOA law issues, including HOA governance, foreclosures and ARC enforcement. By Tinnelly Law Group.

http://hoalaw.tinnellylaw.com/
  • May 15

    New Client: Marbella Property Owners Association

    New Client: Marbella Property Owners Association
    We are proud to announce that the Marbella Property Owners Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. Located in San Juan Capistrano, this gorgeous gated community offers stunning custom homes, and…
  • May 13

    AB 2237: Contractor Licensing Law & Its Impact on HOA Manager

    AB 2237: Contractor Licensing Law & Its Impact on HOA Manager
    *New Legislation AB 2237 was passed in 2012 by the California Legislature to expand the legal requirements for the "contractors" who are required to have a General Contractor's "B" license from the State of California. The "contractors"…
  • May 10

    New Client: Willmore Condominium Association

    New Client: Willmore Condominium Association
    We are proud to announce that Willmore Condominium Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. This beautiful 11-story building is an Italian Renaissance Revival, designed by the same architects that…
Rank this Week: 2727

Hoboken Law Blog

Hoboken Law Blog

Covers real estate and divorce law. Published by Hoboken, New Jersey Frank Marciano.

http://www.hobokenlawblog.com/
  • Mar 27

    Train your Inner Dog with Good Karma Training

    Train your Inner Dog with Good Karma Training
      Just helped out a new business woman in Jersey City /Hoboken with a dog training business, Steph is great with Dogs and Roxy is already doing all sorts of polite things !!!!! The world needs good dogs, give Steph a try, especially…
  • Nov 24

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful
    They say you learn new things everyday.  Well as a long time Hoboken resident and Attorney I thought I knew about most things the City Government did.    But there is always something new to learn and that is the wonderful…
  • Nov 24

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful
    They say you learn new things everyday.  Well as a long time Hoboken resident and Attorney I thought I knew about most things the City Government did.    But there is always something new to learn and that is the wonderful and much needed…
Rank this Week: 2821

Hotel Law Blog

Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 456

Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Covers the issues surrounding shale and hydraulic fracturing--commonly known as fracking. By Barclay Nicholson of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

http://fulbrightfrackingblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 16

    BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

    BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing
    The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees approximately 700 million subsurface acres of federal mineral estate and 56 million subsurface acres of tribal mineral estate across the United States. Currently, nearly 36 million acres of…
  • May 14

    House reintroduces FRAC Act

    House reintroduces FRAC Act
    On May 9, 2013, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 (the “FRAC Act”) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FRAC Act was first introduced to Congress in 2008. If passed, the…
  • May 13

    Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

    Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development
    The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will hold a Full Committee Forum on “Shale Development: Best Practices and Environmental Concerns” on May 23, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. Witnesses will include…
Rank this Week: 194

idahocondolaw

idahocondolaw

Covers the development, governance and management of community associations, including condominiums, homeowners' associations and mixed use projects. By Lincoln Hobbs.

http://idahocondolaw.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 25

    Disability Discrimination in Idaho?

    Disability Discrimination in Idaho?
    There haven't, admittedly, been a lot of posts to this site, but that's because there doesn't appear to be a lot going on in Idaho condolaw. That may be related to the economy, but here's a bit of news on the regulatory front:
  • Apr 3

    Rental Restrictions in Bylaws?

    Rental Restrictions in Bylaws?
    The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in an opinion released last Friday, issued an opinion which affirms the validity of rental restrictions included in a community association's bylaws, as opposed to the association's declaration. Several courts…
  • Feb 27

    Get Your Pools and Spas Fixed NOW!

    Get Your Pools and Spas Fixed NOW!
    A recent meeting of the Utah Chapter of the Community Association Institute addressed pool safety and the need to modify association pools pursuant to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; seven months ago I suggested in this…
Rank this Week: 4678

inversecondemnation.com

inversecondemnation.com

Recent developments and commentary on regulatory takings, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, property rights, and land use law. By Robert H. Thomas of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert.

http://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/
  • May 21

    One More Law Review Article: "Rethinking the Federal Eminent Domain Power"

    One More Law Review Article: "Rethinking the Federal Eminent Domain Power"
    A lot of interesting law review articles published lately, and here's the latest: William Baude, Rethinking the Federal Eminent Domain Power, 122 Yale L.J. 1738 (2013). As the title suggests, the author argues that for 75 years, the original…
  • May 21

    New Law Review Article, "The Upside of Losing," Focuses On <em>Kelo</em>

    New Law Review Article, "The Upside of Losing," Focuses On &lt;em&gt;Kelo&lt;/em&gt;
    Here's one that might make you feel better, particularly if you end up drawing the short straw in litigation: in The Upside of Losing, 113 Colum. L. Rev. 817 (2013), Professor Ben Depoorter writes about how winning may not be the "only thing"…
  • May 20

    Materials And Links From Today's HSBA Appellate Section CLE On Amicus Briefing

    Materials And Links From Today's HSBA Appellate Section CLE On Amicus Briefing
    Here is the handout (2 pages) from today's CLE program on Amicus Briefing, sponsored by the Hawaii State Bar Association's Appellate Law Section. Links to the briefs mentioned are also posted here. Amicus Briefing - Hawaii State Bar…
Rank this Week: 244

Iowa Law Blog

Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/
  • Mar 19

    Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

    Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity
    The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company.  Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
  • Feb 27

    What is a Hostile Work Environment?

    What is a Hostile Work Environment?
    The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
  • Feb 25

    Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

    Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction
    Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000.  That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…
Rank this Week: 1193

Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

http://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blog-search-page/?bcat=787
Rank this Week: 4231

K&L Gates Construction Law…

K&L Gates Construction Law Blog

A blog on legal issues, news, and regulations relating to the construction industry. Published by the Construction and Engineering Practice Group of K&L Gates.

http://www.klconstructionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3177

Land Use Prof Blog

Land Use Prof Blog

By Professors Will Cook, Chad D. Emerson, Matthew J. Festa, Ngai Pindell and Jamie Baker Roskie.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/land_use/
  • May 19

    A response from Bill Fischel on school district consolidation, and a query on why special districts continue to fascinate scholar

    A response from Bill Fischel on school district consolidation, and a query on why special districts continue to fascinate scholar
    I was delighted over the weekend to see a response from Bill Fischel (Dartmouth) on my blog post series about local government units. Bill is undoubtedly well known to many readers of this blog for his work on land use...
  • May 18

    Edwards on the Paradoxes of Restitution

    Edwards on the Paradoxes of Restitution
    Mark Edwards (William Mitchell) has posted The Paradoxes of Restitution, forthcoming in the West Virginia Law Review. The abstract: Restitution following mass dispossession is often considered both ideal and impossible. Why? This article…
  • May 18

    Stern on State Legislative Checks and Judicial Taking

    Stern on State Legislative Checks and Judicial Taking
    Here's another recently-posted paper from Stephanie Stern (Chicago-Kent): Protecting Property Through Politics: State Legislative Checks and Judicial Takings, forthcoming in the Minnesota Law Review. The abstract: In the 2010 Supreme Court…
Rank this Week: 242

Law of the Land

Law of the Land

A blog on land use law and Zoning by Albany Law School Associate Dean and Professor Patricia Salkin.

http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 523

Law of the Land - Canadian…

Law of the Land - Canadian Commercial Real Estate Law Blog

Covers condominiums, environmental law, financing, leasing and title insurance. By Lang Michener.

http://lawoftheland.blogs.com/law_of_the_land_canadian_/
  • Apr 28

    Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

    Withholding consent to assignments: a primer
    The issue of when a landlord can refuse to consent to the assignment of a lease remains a notable source of litigation in the commercial real estate space.  While lease agreements typically contain provisions permitting the tenant to assign…
  • Apr 28

    Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

    Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition
    The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently articulated the importance of satisfying the conditions attached to termination clauses when seeking to terminate a lease.  What the trial court considered to be a largely semantic point in Dunnville…
  • Feb 24

    Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

    Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant
    Leasing real property to foreign states presents a unique challenge to landlords.  The operation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity, if not properly addressed in the lease instrument, can severely impact a landlord’s ability to seek…
Rank this Week: 3210

Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida…

Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate

Covers real estate and environmental issues in Southwest Florida. By Henderson Franklin.

http://www.legalscoopswflre.com/
  • May 20

    A Buyer's Guide to Purchasing Commercial Real Estate: Top 10 Due Diligence Questions Before Signing A Contract

    A Buyer's Guide to Purchasing Commercial Real Estate: Top 10 Due Diligence Questions Before Signing A Contract
    A good portion of my practice involves representing buyers in commercial and residential transactions. Part of this representation involves advising my clients on due diligence matters pertaining to the property. Most of us know investigation…
  • May 10

    State Road 82 Road Widening - Colonial/Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road Update

    State Road 82 Road Widening - Colonial/Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road Update
    The Florida Department of Transportation's preliminary construction plans for the Colonial/Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road segment of the State Road 82 widening project show the property locations FDOT needs at the State Road 82 and Daniels…
  • Apr 12

    Tenants Beware in Long-Term Leasing

    Tenants Beware in Long-Term Leasing
    Most real estate savvy folks are familiar with the phrase "caveat emptor" or “buyer beware,” as applied to real estate transactions. Buyers are routinely advised to scrutinize their purchases through property inspections, review…
Rank this Week: 2548

Legal Update

Legal Update

Covers real estate law and business law. By Peter Moulinos.

http://www.moulinos.com/blog/
  • Mar 18

    Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman

    Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman
    Weinberg Holdings LLC is a commercial tenant on 68 Second Avenue, New York, operating two bars and a delicatessen in the building since the mid 1990’s pursuant to a written commercial lease. On October 4, 2011 the landlord, Bar None,…
  • Mar 6

    Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino

    Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino
    A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, has ruled that a purchaser of a mortgage, which is already in default, cannot foreclose on that mortgage without personal knowledge of the default. In this…
  • Feb 14

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute
    Here is an article which appeared in The Real Deal discussing the decision by the New York State Attorney General not to adjudicate or determine disputes over the right to retain escrow deposits in real estate transactions between buyers and…
Rank this Week: 4900

Lord of the Lease

Lord of the Lease

Law, news & trends in the California commercial leasing market. By Janis Hui.

http://lordofthelease.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 22

    Occupy LA Offered 10,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space for $1 Per Year Plus Farmland

    Occupy LA Offered 10,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space for $1 Per Year Plus Farmland
    Didn't think I'd be writing about the Occupy Movement but here we are... Occupy LA and Los Angeles officials may be entering lease negotiations for a space near City Hall.  In exchange for cleaning up camp, officials have offered the…
  • Nov 2

    Protect Clients from Repeated and Harassing Lawsuit

    Protect Clients from Repeated and Harassing Lawsuit
    California’s vexatious litigant statute, Code of Civil Procedure 391, et seq., has been around for some time but it is worth revisiting in today’s litigation climate.  Improved access to law and courts and legal information is allowing…
  • Aug 23

    Thanks Justia!

    Thanks Justia!
    Lord of the Lease has been selected for inclusion in Justia's Blawg Directory. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Justia provides online legal and consumer information to the public, including case law, codes, regulations, legal…
Rank this Week: 4032

Los Angeles Eviction Lawyer

Los Angeles Eviction Lawyer

Provides eviction and landlord and tenant information.

http://www.losangelesevictionlawyer.com/blog
  • Jul 3

    Eviction discovery rule

    Eviction discovery rule
    Due to the expedited nature of eviction cases, it is only natural that the discovery process is also expedited.  Unlike in traditional discovery procedures, in eviction cases, the responses are due 5 days after service of the request.  This…
  • Feb 25

    Rent Control Eviction

    Rent Control Eviction
    Assuming your property is within a rent control jurisdiction there are two types of categories under which a landlord can eviction a tenant in a rent control property. As a caveat, rent controls covers all residential units except single…
  • Jan 13

    Forclosure Crisi

    Forclosure Crisi
    Lenders are posied to take back more homes in 2011 than any other year.  Last year, banks took back 1 million homes.  About 5 million borrowers are at least two months behind on their mortagages and more will miss payments.  Forecasters…
Rank this Week: 2938

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com
  • May 21

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.
    We seem to be having a national recovery in much of the media, but in the states themselves the numbers are refusing to cooperate. I guess if you can have a “jobless recovery,” then you can probably have a national recovery…
  • May 20

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10
    RealtyTrac Vice President, the ubiquitous Daren Blomquist, said he had “no immediate concern” related Connecticut’s newfound foreclosure prowess, which makes perfect sense since he’s not losing a home there.
  • May 20

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner
    So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…
Rank this Week: 113

Massachusetts Land Use Monitor

Massachusetts Land Use Monitor

Covers Massachusetts land use and real estate law, regulation and policy. By Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, P.C.

http://www.massachusettslandusemonitor.com/
Rank this Week: 2388

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer…

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate sales, purchases and foreclosures. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettsrealestatelawyer-blog.com/
  • May 20

    Home Prices Increasing Across the United State

    Home Prices Increasing Across the United State
    Home-price appreciation is increasing across most of the U.S., demonstrating that the housing market is turning around after the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. Prices rose by 8.1% in January from the previous year, the…
  • Mar 15

    US Housing Market Starts to Dip, But Remains Solid

    US Housing Market Starts to Dip, But Remains Solid
    Homebuilders began working at a slower pace in January than December, but the decrease occurred in the area of apartment construction, which dropped twenty-four percent. However, the rate of single-family homebuilding increased 0.8…
  • Mar 8

    Multifamily Housing Growth Expected to Continue in 2013

    Multifamily Housing Growth Expected to Continue in 2013
    After many slow years, home building is now steadily contributing to economic growth. An important factor has been the expansion of multifamily construction, such as apartment buildings and condominiums. Because of the housing crisis,…
Rank this Week: 3391

Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

Covers foreclosures, loan modifications and short sales. By Alvarez & Barbara, LLP.

http://www.miamirealestateattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2962

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/
Rank this Week: 4843

Msquire's Musings

Msquire's Musings

Covers the analysis and management of legal risks for entrepreneurs, small businesses, community associations (homeowners associations) and other non-profit organizations. By Linda E. Cummings.

http://msquire.wordpress.com
  • Dec 28

    The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

    The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need
      If you are the parent of a child with special needs engaged in the never ending struggle to advocate for your child’s right to an education, the term “special ed” does not tend to bring a smile to your face.  Indeed, the idea that…
  • Oct 13

    On Big Gifts in Small Package

    On Big Gifts in Small Package
    I struggled a bit for a title for this post, and I’m still not sure I got it right (but I’m thinking there might not be a “right” title for this one). Anyway . . . .  Despite my best efforts to “catch up” on Columbus Day, this…
  • Oct 7

    More on Electric Car Charging Stations – for Community Association

    More on Electric Car Charging Stations – for Community Association
    A reader of  my post here sent me an e-mail message raising concerns about whether installing charging stations could make a community association an unlicensed electric power re-seller.  The reader raised an important issue.  As…
Rank this Week: 2098

Municipal, Planning and…

Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law Group Blog

Covers current issues and updates on law, legislation and policy. By Davis & Company.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Municipal-and-Planning-Law
  • Jan 23

    Supreme Court Affirms Broad Municipal Discretion to Set Tax Rate

    Supreme Court Affirms Broad Municipal Discretion to Set Tax Rate
    The story of Catalyst Paper over the last few years has not been positive. It has closed facilities and shed costs in an attempt to regain profitability. More recently, it entered into agreements with its creditors to facilitate a…
  • Jun 9

    I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

    I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!
    A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet…
  • Jun 9

    I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

    I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!
    A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet…
Rank this Week: 2942

Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Covers legal news affecting Long Island, New York residents, including civil rights, real estate matters, constitutional issues, and more.

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/category/all-posts
Rank this Week: 3397

MyTexasTitle.com's Blog

MyTexasTitle.com's Blog

Covers Texas title insurance, escrow and closing services. By Richardson Heights and R. Jason Griffin.

http://blog.mytexastitle.com/
  • Dec 7

    The Still Somewhat Uncertain Future of the Estate Tax

    The Still Somewhat Uncertain Future of the Estate Tax
    After the end of the “Throw Mama From the Train” moratorium on the estate tax in 2010, the estate tax currently will roar back, affecting all estates with net assets of $1 million and above. Additionally, the tax rate schedule will return…
  • Aug 10

    Five Reasons You Should Not Die Without a Texas Will

    Five Reasons You Should Not Die Without a Texas Will
    Every year many Texans die without a Texas will because of a number of reasons: the natural fear of death, uncertainty over the probate process and its costs, sheer procrastination and the fear of an exorbitant attorney’s bill. However,…
  • Aug 4

    Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Waste Money Purchasing Forms for Texas Will

    Five Reasons You Shouldn’t Waste Money Purchasing Forms for Texas Will
    There are legal document service companies on the web advertising cheap legal Texas will forms or DIY (do-it-yourself) Texas wills forms for a cheap price so that you may avoid the expensive costs of hiring an attorney to draft your estate…
Rank this Week: 4530

Natasi Law Group Blog

Natasi Law Group Blog

Covers distressed real estate, work-outs, real estate contracts and other real estate law issues.

http://nastasilaw.com/articles/
Rank this Week: 4219

National Eminent Domain Blog

National Eminent Domain Blog

Covers eminent domain news with a focus on Michigan. By Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski.

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/
  • May 15

    Another Proposed Condemnation Fail

    Another Proposed Condemnation Fail
    The most certain way for an acquiring agency to fail on its condemnation in its eminent domain proceeding is to not follow a statute. The delegating procedure itself must be followed, but even if followed, a grant of the right to condemn by a…
  • May 15

    Foreign Company Takes Whuppin in Bridgeport

    Foreign Company Takes Whuppin in Bridgeport
      Bridgeport is still enjoying the benefits of the Kelo decision and is seeking to benefit a prime developer by purchasing a nearby piece of property for assemblage. The market is the market. Sometimes, a property has value simply…
  • May 15

    A Turnpike in Maine?

    A Turnpike in Maine?
      http://freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=72&ArticleID=25680 The previous Legislature appropriated $300,000 to conduct a feasibility study on whether to build a 220-mile private toll highway through central…
Rank this Week: 604

nearlylegal

nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog
  • May 20

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…
    …says the RLA. Personally I remain convinced that it is a lovely place and we should all move immediately. Why is the RLA less keen you might well ask. Well, the Welsh Government has today published the White Paper I response to the…
  • May 20

    The meaning of care and attention

    The meaning of care and attention
    SL v Westminster [2013] UKSC 27 is a very important case concerning the meaning of “care and attention” in the context of s.21, National Assitance Act 1948.We can only apologise for not writing it up sooner. All we can say is that…
  • May 19

    Night Shelters, dwellings and housing benefit

    Night Shelters, dwellings and housing benefit
    This a late note on OR -v- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Isle of Anglesey CC [2013] UKUT 065 (AAC) because, bluntly, I had read it quickly at the time and overlooked its broader significance.The issue was whether OR…
Rank this Week: 422

New Jersey Eminent Domain Law Blog

New Jersey Eminent Domain Law Blog

This blog is dedicated to informing the general public, as well as attorneys and real estate professionals, about current condemnation and redevelopment procedures and their impact on private property. Published by William J. Ward of Carlin Ward.

http://www.njeminentdomain.com/
  • Jun 25

    Eminent domain, special benefits, and beach replenishment

    Eminent domain, special benefits, and beach replenishment
    The New Jersey Supreme Court has granted Certification to the Borough of Harvey Cedars in the case of Harvey Cedars v. Karan (A. 120-11). At issue in the case is the longstanding policy in eminent domain cases that does not permit…
  • Mar 29

    Essex County Vo-Tech eminent domain complaint dismissed

    Essex County Vo-Tech eminent domain complaint dismissed
    New United Corporation v. Essex County Vocational-Technical School Board of Education [A-2014-10T2] By William J. Ward and Winifred E. Campbell
  • Mar 28

    US Supreme Court ruling on due process in wetlands regulation

    US Supreme Court ruling on due process in wetlands regulation
    Challenging a wetlands designation in eminent domain cases is often a key issue for property owners attempting to obtain just compensation for the acquisition of their property. While the decision of the Supreme Court  in Sackett v. EPA is…
Rank this Week: 3332

New Jersey Real Estate Attorney…

New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Blog

Published By The Law Office of Michael D. Mirne, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyrealestateattorneyblog.com/
  • May 12

    Landlord Tenant Law: Legislating Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence

    Landlord Tenant Law: Legislating Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
    Our office previously reported on New Jersey's Safe Housing Act, a 2008 statute that allows victims of domestic violence to terminate their residential leases on 30 days notice to the landlord. Since the time we published that article, we…
  • Apr 1

    New Jersey Tax Appeals: Ocean County Update

    New Jersey Tax Appeals: Ocean County Update
    On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy brought storm surges in excess of 9 feet. This was bad news for Ocean County, in which 29 of 33 municipalities border the ocean. Our office previously reported on statutory relief available to owners of…
  • Feb 22

    New Jersey Evictions: Fundamental

    New Jersey Evictions: Fundamental
    For the past several years, our office has been reporting on various topics relating to the New Jersey Eviction process. The topics have included habitability hearings, Section 8 subsidies, rent increases, and notices to tenants. Absent…
Rank this Week: 2993

New Jersey Redevelopment

New Jersey Redevelopment

Covers news and updates regarding redevelopment matters, laws, news and updates throughout New Jersey. By Michael A. Bruno and Marc D. Policastro.

http://www.njredeveloper.com
Rank this Week: 5156

New Miami Blog

New Miami Blog

Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

http://www.newmiamiblog.com/
  • May 20

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership
    Eric SingerEarlier this month, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 85, which establishes statewide authorization and procedures for public-private partnerships.  The law, which will be encoded as Section 287.05712, Florida…
  • May 14

    Proposed Family Law Legislation Prohibiting Foreign Laws Fails to Pass in Florida Senate

    Proposed Family Law Legislation Prohibiting Foreign Laws Fails to Pass in Florida Senate
    Rafael RibeiroIn a previous post, I discussed Senate Bill 58 and House Bill 351, which were proposed bills that would have prohibited the application of foreign laws in family law disputes pending in the State of Florida unless the foreign…
  • May 9

    Hidden State Tax Trap on Real Estate

    Hidden State Tax Trap on Real Estate
    Patrick J. LannonMiami residents have a long history of escaping to cooler climates during the summer months.  While the advent of central air conditioning has made regular visits to the north more of a luxury than a necessity, vacation…
Rank this Week: 435

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law…

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law Blog

Covers landlord-tenant and consumer law. By the Major Law Firm.

http://www.nynjconsumerlaw.com
Rank this Week: 3471

New York City Zoning and Real…

New York City Zoning and Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers zoning law. By Jeffrey A. Chester.

http://www.newyorkcityzoningandrealestatelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4288

New York Real Estate Lawyer Blog

New York Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers New York real estate insurance, regulation, and litigation. By Klose & Associates.

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 1

    NYS STAR Exemption-- Calling ALL homeowners in New York

    NYS STAR Exemption-- Calling ALL homeowners in New York
    After various district attorneys around the state found that homeowners were cheating the system, the New York State Legislature is poised to make all home owners RE-REGISTER for the STAR exemption which can result in a reduction of school…
  • Feb 11

    CHOCOLATE KISS COLORED CARPET…. BEAUTIFUL? YUMMY? or INFRINGING?

    CHOCOLATE KISS COLORED CARPET…. BEAUTIFUL? YUMMY? or INFRINGING?
    Shaw Industries Group, a leading carpet manufacturer recently sued The Hershey Company in Federal Court in Georgia for a declaratory judgment that its Chocolate Kiss colored carpet did not infringe Hershey's CHOCOLATE KISS trademark.…
  • Nov 18

    Think Twice Before Posting an Online Review.

    Think Twice Before Posting an Online Review.
    It seems to be getting a little more risky to post negative online reviews. A Virginia Court recently ordered that certain negative online reviews of a home improvement contractor be removed from Yelp.com, pending a trial for defamation…
Rank this Week: 2318