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Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosure news, alternatives, defenses and scams. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/

Feb 19
Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and outside of South Florida, the Jacksonville Florida metro area is leading the pack. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five months…
Feb 18
Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and the Jacksonville Florida metro area is literally drowning in new foreclosure filings. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five…
Feb 4
Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

A: Every homeowner facing foreclosure has to ask themselves this question and give themselves an honest answer. An essential first step for homeowners facing foreclosure is to sit down and take stock of their long term financial situation. …

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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

May 23
2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

By Maryvel De Castro Valdes For the last several years, the state of Florida has been labeled as the foreclosure "hot spot" of the nation. In February, a report from RealtyTrac, a market research firm, reported that Palm Beach, Broward and…
May 9
Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

By Daniel SalasConcrete restoration projects are unavoidable during the lifespan of every concrete building in South Florida. They are among the most expensive construction renovation projects that associations will be required to take on,…
May 1
HOA's Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Program

HOA's Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Program

By Roberto C. BlanchLast year I participated in a discussion with an Associated Press reporter and wrote about a central Florida community association's apparent endorsement of George Zimmerman as its neighborhood watch captain and his…

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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…

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Foreclosure Defense Law Blog

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

http://www.foreclosuredefenselawblog.com/

May 14
Will a Court Recognize a Homeowner’s Challenge to a Bank’s Legal Right to Bring a Foreclosure Proceeding Based Upon Delay?

Will a Court Recognize a Homeowner’s Challenge to a Bank’s Legal Right to Bring a Foreclosure Proceeding Based Upon Delay?

In Deutsche Bank Trust Co. v. Angeles, 53 A.3d 673 (2012), Yony R. Angeles (“Angeles”) executed a note with First Equity Financial Corporation and, in order to secure that note, executed a mortgage on his home. About a year later,...
Jul 25
Under What Circumstances Does the New Jersey Fair Foreclosure Act Prevent a Home Foreclosure When the Lender Cannot Produce the Underlying Promissory Note?

Under What Circumstances Does the New Jersey Fair Foreclosure Act Prevent a Home Foreclosure When the Lender Cannot Produce the Underlying Promissory Note?

In Bank of America, N.A., v. Melissa Limato, No. A-4880-10T3 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. July 2, 2012), the Appellate Division dismissed the case in favor of the homeowner because Bank of America (“Bank”) failed to comply with the notice…
Nov 23
Who has standing to bring a foreclosure action?

Who has standing to bring a foreclosure action?

In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey held that a bank that sued for foreclosure did not have “standing” to sue because the bank was not in possession of the mortgage note when it filed the…

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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…

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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…

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Green Building Law

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

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/

Apr 10
Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Change

Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Change

The Court of Appeals of the State of New Mexico handed down a limited win for energy code advocates, holding that adopting changes to building codes that removed energy conservation provisions without any justification violated…
Mar 11
Pennsylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

Pennsylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

After long and diligent work, my own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announced last week that it had successfully bundled 4,700 residential energy efficiency loans, and obtained $23 million in cash and $8.3 million in deferred payments, for a…
Mar 11
Pensylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

Pensylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

After long and diligent work, my own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announced last week that it had successfully bundled 4,700 residential energy efficiency loans, and obtained $23 million in cash and $8.3 million in deferred payments, for a…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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/

May 13
JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by…
May 11
Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

www.MeetTheMoney.comBy Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 11 May 2013 Meet the Money® is one of the best places in the country for meeting the Who's Who of the hotel world,…
May 9
EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 9 May 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.The California governor's office has just taken action that will make California much more…

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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…

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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…

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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 23
Final Briefs In Arkansas Game Remand (Flooding As A Taking)

Final Briefs In Arkansas Game Remand (Flooding As A Taking)

Here are the latest (and last, presumably) briefs in the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United States case, now in the Federal Circuit after remand by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court earlier reversed the Federal Circuit's conclusion…
May 22
Audio Of HSBA Appellate Section CLE On Amicus Briefing

Audio Of HSBA Appellate Section CLE On Amicus Briefing

Earlier this week, I spoke to the Hawaii State Bar Association's Appellate Law Section about amicus briefing, along with Daniel Gluck, Senior Staff Attorney at ACLU Hawaii. I appeared by videoconference, and we were able to record my remarks.…
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…

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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…

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Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

http://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blog-search-page/?bcat=787

Nov 24
Digging the gold out of family farm corporation

Digging the gold out of family farm corporation

During the 1970s, many farm operations were incorporated for succession planning purposes. Today, the number of corporations that own Iowa farmland has soared.
Nov 24
“RESPA” doesn’t prohibit the collection of unearned settlement fees, Supreme Court say

“RESPA” doesn’t prohibit the collection of unearned settlement fees, Supreme Court say

U.S. Supreme Court determines that "RESPA" does not prohibit the collection of unearned settlement fees, but merely prohibits any splitting of said fees.
Nov 24
No respite from RESPA? Why banks may face increased civil litigation

No respite from RESPA? Why banks may face increased civil litigation

Lost in Thursday’s coverage of the United States Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Affordable Care Act was the Court’s action regarding another important constitutional issue. The Court dismissed, without a decision or opinion, the…

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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/

May 9
Determining the Scope of "Additional Insured" Coverage: Recent ISO CGL Insurance Form Revisions Merit Close Attention By Contracting Partie

Determining the Scope of "Additional Insured" Coverage: Recent ISO CGL Insurance Form Revisions Merit Close Attention By Contracting Partie

By Roberta D. Anderson, K&L Gates, Pittsburgh It is common among parties to sophisticated construction projects, service agreements, leases, and many other types of projects and transactions, to assess the risks associated…
Apr 23
Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Denial of Coverage to Additional Insured in the Absence of Vicarious Liability

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Denial of Coverage to Additional Insured in the Absence of Vicarious Liability

By Andrew R. Stanton, Frederic J. Giordano, David R. Osipovich Introduction Construction contractors and subcontractors, as well as commercial policyholders generally, will wish to take note of a recent Supreme Court of Minnesota decision…
Apr 15
Welcome to the 22nd Edition of K&L Gates' Arbitration World

Welcome to the 22nd Edition of K&L Gates' Arbitration World

Welcome to the 22nd edition of Arbitration World, a publication from K&L Gates' International Arbitration Group that highlights significant developments and issues in international and domestic arbitration for executives and in-house…

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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 23
HELR dialogue on conservation easements and perpetuity

HELR dialogue on conservation easements and perpetuity

This post is, in part, one for my co-blogger Jessie Owley who knows far more about conservation easements than I do, but one I felt readers generally might enjoy. The latest issue of the Harvard Environmental Law Review (Winter 2013)...
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…

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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/

Nov 19
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

This appeal concerns the legality of actions taken by the City of Frankenmuth to keep a Wal-Mart supercenter from being built on land owned by the Loesel family in Frankenmuth Township. As the result of a post purchase-agreement ordinance…
Nov 18
Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

The City of Tumwater, Washington enacted two ordinances, one affecting the City Code and the other the Comprehensive Plan, creating a manufactured home district. The City created this district, which covered six of the ten mobile home parks…
Nov 18
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

The city of Los Angeles enacted a sign ordinance regulating commercial speech far more extensively than it does non-commercial speech. Their ordinance required a building permit for all temporary signs other than those containing “a…

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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…

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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 22
Judicial Update: Florida Supreme Court Upholds Priority of Prior Recorded Mortgage Over Code Enforcement Lien

Judicial Update: Florida Supreme Court Upholds Priority of Prior Recorded Mortgage Over Code Enforcement Lien

It took a while, but the Florida Supreme Court recently upheld a 2011 5th District Court of Appeals' decision invalidating a city ordinance that gave priority to code enforcement liens over prior-recorded mortgages. City of Palm Bay v. Wells…
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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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/

May 17
ALERT: Near End Of Session, Mass. Legislators Pushing Complex Bill That Would Change Zoning And Land Use Law As We Know It

ALERT: Near End Of Session, Mass. Legislators Pushing Complex Bill That Would Change Zoning And Land Use Law As We Know It

A summary of what this bill would do is here. A few things jump right out: (1) the bill's title, "An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities," gives me the willies; (2) sayonara, ANR plans; (3)…
Apr 12
SJC Decision May Result In Haircut For Broker Who Misrepresented Zoning to Salon Owner

SJC Decision May Result In Haircut For Broker Who Misrepresented Zoning to Salon Owner

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) yesterday issued its decision in the closely-watched case of DeWolfe v. Hingham Centre, Ltd. The SJC has concluded that a broker can be liable for a written misrepresentation…
Mar 27
Spring Training for Real Estate Lawyer

Spring Training for Real Estate Lawyer

Educational opportunities abound this spring! Next Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) headquarters in Downtown Crossing, my current Rackemann colleague and fellow MLUM…

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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 23
Pending Home Sales Reach Three-Year High

Pending Home Sales Reach Three-Year High

The number of signed contracts to buy homes rose in March to the highest level in three years. The National Association of Realtors stated its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales rose 1.5% to 105.7, the highest since April 2010.…
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…

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Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

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

http://www.miamirealestateattorneyblog.com/

Feb 12
Third Attempt at Faster Foreclosures in Florida: In its Newest Form, House Bill 87 Attempts to Streamline the Foreclosure Process for the Bank

Third Attempt at Faster Foreclosures in Florida: In its Newest Form, House Bill 87 Attempts to Streamline the Foreclosure Process for the Bank

Three years, three attempts to pass bills pushing for Florida foreclosure reform. The newest takes the form of Bill 87 and is destined to be a hot topic in the upcoming session. What might this newest incarnation of the Fair Foreclosure Act…
Feb 11
Fall Out from the Foreclosure Chaos - Squatters and an Increase in Adverse Possession Claim

Fall Out from the Foreclosure Chaos - Squatters and an Increase in Adverse Possession Claim

Just think, you come back to your condo or home to find a stranger inside, a stranger who claims that you no longer own your property. The headlines have been bombarded with news of "Loki Boy" and his attempt to adversely possess a $2.5…
Feb 10
Is Miami's Real Estate Market Moving from a Buyer's Market to a Seller's Market?

Is Miami's Real Estate Market Moving from a Buyer's Market to a Seller's Market?

According to a recently released report from RealtyTrac, six Florida cities make the list for 20 best places to buy foreclosures in 2013. The real estate data focused on four elements to determine which cities present the best opportunities…

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Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/

Nov 21
How Can a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help Me With My Real Estate Taxes?

How Can a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help Me With My Real Estate Taxes?

If you are behind on your real property taxes and in danger of forfeiting your house or on the brink of foreclosure, filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may be the right solution for you. The Automatic Stay provisions of §362 will stop the…
Nov 20
What Happens to Utility Expenses that You Accrue After You File a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

What Happens to Utility Expenses that You Accrue After You File a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

§366 of the Bankruptcy Code governs matters relating to Utility companies, like Consumers, Bay City Power & Light and DTE. Typically, the utility company will close out the Pre-Petition account and all charges that accrued prior to filing…
Nov 18
Chapter 13 Trustee Best Practice For Mortgage Arrearage Claims for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Michigan

Chapter 13 Trustee Best Practice For Mortgage Arrearage Claims for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Michigan

Mortgage Servicers frequently inflate their pre petition arrearages, including interst and penalty charges, in Chapter 13 proceedings. The Mortgage Committee of the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees (NACTT) recently released a…

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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…

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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…

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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

Jan 5
Landlord Tenant Eviction Process: How To Enforce a Judgment of Possession and a Warrant of Eviction

Landlord Tenant Eviction Process: How To Enforce a Judgment of Possession and a Warrant of Eviction

In both Nassau and Suffolk County, when a landlord goes to court to evict a tenant, the landlord is seeking legal authority to have an enforcement officer physically remove the tenant from the rental premises, restoring…
Jul 14
Illegal Photography in Nassau County? Morally Wrong vs. Legally Wrong

Illegal Photography in Nassau County? Morally Wrong vs. Legally Wrong

A Richard Stacel, a 44 year old Massapequa man was arrested Thursday night for taking “unauthorized” pictures of an 8 year old girl in an ice cream parlor. I’ve heard at least a dozen different news reports on this story, including…
Jun 25
The Other Side of the Story: Motion to Dismiss Filed in Nancy Genovese Case

The Other Side of the Story: Motion to Dismiss Filed in Nancy Genovese Case

A motion to dismiss was filed recently in the Nancy Genovese v Town of Southampton case (Mother of 3 Arrested for Taking Pictures of Tourist Attraction at Airport).

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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…

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Natasi Law Group Blog

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

http://nastasilaw.com/articles/

Sep 14
Eagle Hospitality Avoids Foreclosure, Reaches Compromise With Blackstone

Eagle Hospitality Avoids Foreclosure, Reaches Compromise With Blackstone

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Eagle Hospitality Trust and Blackstone Group struck a deal to avoid foreclosure …Continue reading »
Aug 17
Battle Over Major U.S. Luxury Resort

Battle Over Major U.S. Luxury Resort

An article in the Wall Street Journal this week highlights a developing battle for ownership of four giant U.S. luxury …Continue reading »
Aug 9
Minimizing Liability of a Limited Liability Company Manager in a Real Estate Joint Venture

Minimizing Liability of a Limited Liability Company Manager in a Real Estate Joint Venture

Delaware limited liability companies have become a popular vehicle for real estate joint ventures and preferred equity investments in real …Continue reading »

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National Eminent Domain Blog

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

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/

May 21
What Must Be Included In A Public Hearing Notice?

What Must Be Included In A Public Hearing Notice?

In a Columbia Heartbeat article, the author reminded readers that eminent domain may be utilized for the widening of Providence Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The reality is that there is no requirement that notice stating that eminent…
May 21
Another Angry Article Towards Pipeline Companie

Another Angry Article Towards Pipeline Companie

In another of the many articles expressing anger towards a pipeline company, a Cameron Texas Herald newsman explained the anger and frustration towards eminent proceedings in the State. The weak, but anticipated, response of the utility…
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…

Rank this Week: 539

nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

May 22
Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway

Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway

A four party judicial review of the Benefit Cap – now under pilot in 4 boroughs and to be rolled out in October – was issued today (Wednesday 22 May). Details are here.The claimants argue that the Regulations are discriminatory…
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…

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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…

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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…

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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

Jan 15
With Many Hurricane Sandy Victims Still Unable to Secure Temporary Housing, Will New Jersey’s Age-Restricted Communities Offer Up Vacant Units?

With Many Hurricane Sandy Victims Still Unable to Secure Temporary Housing, Will New Jersey’s Age-Restricted Communities Offer Up Vacant Units?

In New Jersey, there is a significant shortage of temporary housing for Hurricane Sandy victims. Currently, about 2,790 households are living in hotel and motel rooms, rented for them by the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Jul 7
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Avalon

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules in Avalon

What is the impetus behind many Supreme Court decisions? Common sense, equity and a practical approach. On June 22, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court rendered a unanimous decision in the Klumpp v.
Jun 1
Affordable Housing Revisited: Fact or Fiction?

Affordable Housing Revisited: Fact or Fiction?

New Jersey’s Fair Housing Act is outdated, unpredictable and ineffective.

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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 21
Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013

Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013

Lori SchumacherThe Miami hotel market continues to be one of the most active hotel markets in the country. The impact from tourism and Miami’s location as a gateway city continue to attract real estate investors and the activity…
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…

Rank this Week: 538

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

Mar 1
Jersey City Rent Control: Owner Occupancy Decontrol? The Rent Control Board Thinks Not.

Jersey City Rent Control: Owner Occupancy Decontrol? The Rent Control Board Thinks Not.

The Jersey City Rent Control Ordinance requires landlords to provide new tenants with specific information. At the start of each new tenancy a landlord must provide a tenant with a "rental statement" that informs of the tenant of "rent of the…
Feb 11
When Does the Clock Start? Rent Control Statute of Limitation v. Statute of Repose

When Does the Clock Start? Rent Control Statute of Limitation v. Statute of Repose

Northern New Jersey cities like Hoboken and Jersey City maintain sophisticated rent control ordinances. Rent control ordinances are designed to provide landlord's a "fair" return on investment while keeping urban housing rents affordable.…
Feb 1
NJ Rent Control & Consumer Fraud: Violations of Rent Control Laws Are Actionable As Consumer Fraud

NJ Rent Control & Consumer Fraud: Violations of Rent Control Laws Are Actionable As Consumer Fraud

Local rent control laws are an important part of maintaining an affordable housing supply in densely populated areas. Prior posts explained the basics of rent control and some nuances between cities. Generally, tenants who pay rent in excess…

Rank this Week: 4248

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/

Sep 5
Working from Home in NYC: do we need to be more flexible?

Working from Home in NYC: do we need to be more flexible?

Written by Ingrid Tavares*
Jun 11
Light at the end of the Second Avenue Subway tunnel?

Light at the end of the Second Avenue Subway tunnel?

Written by Ingrid Tavares*
May 18
Force-placed Insurance: A Lesson in Home Ownership and Real Estate Finance

Force-placed Insurance: A Lesson in Home Ownership and Real Estate Finance

Written by Ingrid Tavares*

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