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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: 3925

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/
  • Jun 5

    Restaurants serving up copyright infringement/Dinner with a side of copyright infringement?

    Restaurants serving up copyright infringement/Dinner with a side of copyright infringement?
    Restaurants try to provide a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, so their diners enjoy a nice experience, . . . . romantic, relaxing, . . . not their customer's home. Often, ambience and mood includes music, but your favorite spot might…
  • 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.…
Rank this Week: 2747

New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosures, co-ops, condos and mortgage modification. By the Law Offices of Weiss & Weiss.

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 14

    Comparison of Litigating Cases in State Court and Federal Court

    Comparison of Litigating Cases in State Court and Federal Court
    The Law Offices of Weiss & Weiss are located within walking distance of both New York State Supreme Court (Westchester County) and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (White Plains). Our firm handles…
  • Jun 7

    Title is Vital

    Title is Vital
    Real estate transactions commonly involve the inclusion of title insurance policies. For the purposes of this blog post, we will be discussing title insurance obtained when a person purchases a house. Title insurance is a unique type of…
  • May 30

    Renewal of Residential Leases in New York

    Renewal of Residential Leases in New York
    Our firm often fields inquiries from clients regarding residential lease situations. One common question relates to the right to renew an existing lease. This blog post will explain certain conditions which may apply to the renewal of a…
Rank this Week: 338

New York Zoning and Municipal Law…

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog

Covers adverse possession, environmental law, municipal law, zoning and land use. Published by Silverberg Zalantis.

http://blog.szlawfirm.net/
  • May 3

    Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

    Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking
    The Appellate Division ruled that the New York Environmental Conservation Law does not prevent a Town from enacting zoning that prohibits hydrofracking.
  • Apr 3

    Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

    Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet
    The Appellate Division ruled that a zoning board correctly interpreted the zoning code when it held that keeping 40 racing pigeons was not what was intended in a zoning code that permits "customary household pets" as accessory to a…
  • Feb 20

    Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

    Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User
    The New York Court of Appeals reaffirmed the basic principle of zoning, that zoning relates to the use of land "not the identity of the user."
Rank this Week: 3153

Nolo's Real Estate Tips for Home…

Nolo's Real Estate Tips for Home Buyers

Covers homebuying, mortgages, and homeownership. By Nolo.

http://blog.nolo.com/realestate/
  • Nov 12

    Single Homebuyers Face “Headwinds,” Says National Association of Realtor

    Single Homebuyers Face “Headwinds,” Says National Association of Realtor
    The annual Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers is just out from NAR (the National Association of Realtors). The biggest news is a drop in the number of unmarried home buyers. While they formed 32% of the market back in 2009, they’ve dropped…
  • Oct 26

    Maybe Money DOES Grow on Tree

    Maybe Money DOES Grow on Tree
    Neighborhood trees have been getting a lot of good press lately. First there was writer Tim De Chant, who created an Internet sensation last summer after posting his “Income inequality, as seen from space” blog series.
  • Oct 10

    What These Crazy-Low Mortgage Interest Rates Mean for You

    What These Crazy-Low Mortgage Interest Rates Mean for You
    If you’re new to the housing market, take my word for it: Today’s interest rates are eye-poppingly low. A 3o-year fixed rate mortgage at 3.44%? A 15-year fixed rate mortgage at 2.83%?
Rank this Week: 3298

Northern Virginia Lawyer

Northern Virginia Lawyer

Commentary and insight on Virginia law and procedure.

http://northernvirginialawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Cuccinelli opens a window to his private side with new ad

    Cuccinelli opens a window to his private side with new ad
    Ken Cuccinelli has gone public in a new television spot with a side of himself that I thought would forever remain private. In 2006, just a couple of months after the conclusion of the General Assembly session Ken Cuccinelli's close friend…
  • May 2

    Cuccinelli relieved from case, McDonnell still in the crosshair

    Cuccinelli relieved from case, McDonnell still in the crosshair
    In the case of former chef to the Executive mansion Todd Schneider, AG Cuccinelli's office (as predicted) has been let out of the case.In response to discovery motions implicating Governor Bob McDonnell, AG Cuccinelli's office moved the court…
  • Apr 30

    Star Scientific and Cuccinelli, a fleeting excitement

    Star Scientific and Cuccinelli, a fleeting excitement
    An Attorney General seeking a governorship, a well-heeled businessman paying a substantial amount toward the Governor's  daughter's wedding, a disgruntled former employee being prosecuted for embezzlement, and an off year election make…
Rank this Week: 4213

Northwest Condo & HOA Law Blog

Northwest Condo & HOA Law Blog

Covers issues around condominium ownership, homeowners associations, and construction defects. By Barker Martin.

http://www.condo-hoalawblog.com/
  • Jun 6

    Association Rules-More Is Not Always Better

    Association Rules-More Is Not Always Better
      Unlike declarations or even bylaws, an association’s rules are often easy to adopt and amend. Unfortunately, the ease with which new rules can be added, often leads to a multitude of problems for associations. The…
  • May 30

    If it's Broke, Someone's Gotta Fix It

    If it's Broke, Someone's Gotta Fix It
      As association counsel, one of the most common inquiries from boards and managers of community associations is who is responsible for paying for repairs to various items. The item can be anything -- from a water heater that leaks,…
  • May 23

    Paralysis by Analysis: Breaking Board Inaction

    Paralysis by Analysis: Breaking Board Inaction
    When faced with a difficult or controversial issue, many community association boards of directors become paralyzed, overwhelmed, reactionary; and in some instances, all of the above. Such inaction often leads to delay, adverse financial…
Rank this Week: 3061

NORTH|Law: A View from the Commons

NORTH|Law: A View from the Commons

Covers community associations law in Texas. By William G. Gammon.

http://www.cailawyer.com/
  • Aug 27

    Addressing Neighborhood Group Home

    Addressing Neighborhood Group Home
    As the Baby Boomer generation matures, the need for group homes devoted to the elderly is expected to increase substantially. Moreover, as our courts and the legislature deem more and more factions of people as “handicapped” in the eyes…
  • Jul 31

    Maintaining Your Community’s Trees- The Often Ignored Asset

    Maintaining Your Community’s Trees- The Often Ignored Asset
    Trees can be a huge asset to a community if they are managed and cared for properly. A mature tree can, at times, have an appraised value of up to $5,000. Fifty mature trees on your common area could result in a tree infrastructure with a…
  • Jul 16

    How Does Fair Housing Law Apply to Community Association

    How Does Fair Housing Law Apply to Community Association
    A common misconception among community association boards and managers is that fair housing law doesn’t apply to community associations. This misconception exists largely because federal fair housing law states that it is illegal to…
Rank this Week: 3296

Ohio Real Estate Blog

Ohio Real Estate Blog

Covers broker and realtor issues, construction and development, landords and tenants, and real estate taxation. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohiorealestateblog.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 16

    Commercial Lease (“Five Ws”) Checklist

    Commercial Lease (“Five Ws”) Checklist
    “A good reporter must cover the ‘five Ws’ (who, what, where, when and why) in every story”- Perry White. A good real estate attorney (and landlords, tenants and their brokers) must be cognizant of the answers to…
  • Jun 10

    Learning a Lesson the Hard Way -- Why paying attention to the paperwork and contract terms matter

    Learning a Lesson the Hard Way -- Why paying attention to the paperwork and contract terms matter
    Many people in business are not big on paperwork, and some get down right annoyed with lawyers who want to direct their attention to every little detail. Often I have to ask a client the same question several times and in many different ways…
  • Jun 2

    IT IS ALWAYS WISE (AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED) TO NOTARIZE COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES

    IT IS ALWAYS WISE (AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED) TO NOTARIZE COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES
    It’s not enough to “get it in writing” with regard to enforceability of a commercial lease of real property in Ohio, although that is a necessary first step. Ohio’s “Statute of Frauds” (ORC Section 1335.04)…
Rank this Week: 818

Olympia Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Olympia Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers Washington real estate and land use issues. By Owens Davies.

http://www.olympiarealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 9

    Washington Supreme Court clarifies Statutory Warranty Deed Grantor's Duty to Defend

    Washington Supreme Court clarifies Statutory Warranty Deed Grantor's Duty to Defend
    A recent Washington Supreme Court opinion, Edmonson vs. Popchoi, provides some clarification and guidance for those of us who practice Washington Real Estate Law. The decision clarifies the duty of the grantor of a statutory warranty deed to…
  • Aug 5

    The Timeliness of a Land Use Petition Clarified

    The Timeliness of a Land Use Petition Clarified
    Pursuant to statute, the filing of a land use petition in superior court in Washington must occur within 21 days of the final determination by a local jurisdiction's body or officer with the highest level of authority to make a land use…
  • Jun 23

    The Scope of an Express Easement-Wilson & Son Ranch LLC v. Hintz

    The Scope of an Express Easement-Wilson & Son Ranch LLC v. Hintz
    A common issue in my experience as an attorney dealing with real estate and property issues, particularly easement issues, is the expansion of the use of an easement to other uses. The purpose an easement is used for is generally referred to…
Rank this Week: 4665

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real…

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog

Covers news and commentary on real estate development, environmental and construction law. By Mirick O'Connell.

http://mirickrealestatelawblog.com/
  • Jun 13

    Massachusetts Zoning Overhaul Winding Its Way Through Legislature, Its Future Unclear

    Massachusetts Zoning Overhaul Winding Its Way Through Legislature, Its Future Unclear
    By David McCay and Brian Casaceli In an earlier post in February, we reported on House Bill 1859, “An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities.”  The bill would make dramatic changes to…
  • May 29

    Leasing and LEED: Things a Landlord Should Consider

    Leasing and LEED: Things a Landlord Should Consider
    As area businesses seek to “go green,” we are seeing an increasing interest in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings.  This raises important leasing issues for both landlords and…
  • May 21

    Supreme Court To Weigh In: Is Your Forum Selection Clause Enforceable?

    Supreme Court To Weigh In: Is Your Forum Selection Clause Enforceable?
    The United States Supreme Court has taken the unusual step of choosing to weigh in on a construction dispute involving a Virginia forum selection clause.  Forum selection clauses generally provide that disputes must be litigated in a…
Rank this Week: 1618

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Covers recent trends, court decisions, and condo-related news. By Gardiner Miller Arnold LLP.

http://www.ontariocondolaw.com/
  • May 22

    GMA Condo Alert! (Spring 2013 edition)

    GMA Condo Alert! (Spring 2013 edition)
    The spring edition of our quarterly newsletter was distributed to over 500 attendees of the bi-annual Condo Conference and Tradeshow held April 27 in Hamilton.   Hats off to the Golden Horsehoe Chapter of the…
  • May 14

    Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position

    Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position
    It is rare for us at Ontario Condo Law Blog to beat up on an underdog, but the owner-occupied reserved position on condo boards is decidedly worthy of that honour. That reserved position (set out in the Condominium Act, 1998, subsections…
  • May 10

    Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package

    Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package
    Those of us who work with condo corporations often grumble that unit owners have no appreciable knowledge or understanding of the declaration, by-laws or rules that govern their condominium.  Indeed, if you ask any 100 (or 1,000 or…
Rank this Week: 2715

Ozarks Law & Economy

Ozarks Law & Economy

Tracks developments in Missouri real estate law and economic development in the Ozarks area of Missouri and Arkansas. By Harry Styron.

http://olp09.wordpress.com
  • Nov 18

    Chasing manufacturing jobs? Good luck.

    Chasing manufacturing jobs? Good luck.
    Every civic-minded American believes that prosperity is simply a matter of a factory coming to his town. Not one one that belches pollution, but “light industry” or “clean manufacturing.” While a few such factories exist and a new one…
  • Oct 24

    Workers’ comp reform requires judges to decide whether an injury was caused by work, not just while at work

    Workers’ comp reform requires judges to decide whether an injury was caused by work, not just while at work
    Near the end of a workday, Jason Pope’s supervisor asked him to move a motorcycle to a showroom on an upper level of the dealership where Jason worked.  He moved the bike to the upper showroom, then tripped walking down the stairs in the…
  • Oct 17

    A deed can be ambiguous, even when its words are clear

    A deed can be ambiguous, even when its words are clear
    “When you come to a fork in the road, take it,” said Yogi Berra, supposedly. Judge Perigo did something similar in a boundary dispute case,  McLallen v. Tillman, arising on the Elk River in McDonald County, which occupies the southwest…
Rank this Week: 3412

Phoenix Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Phoenix Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Covers landlord/tenant law, foreclosures, and short sales. By Platt & Westby, P.C.

http://www.phoenixrealestatelawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 10

    FINAL ARRANGMENT PLANNING: CRITICAL FOR LGBT COUPLES, UNMARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLE PERSONS

    FINAL ARRANGMENT PLANNING: CRITICAL FOR LGBT COUPLES, UNMARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLE PERSONS
    Baby boomers are planners. Over our lifetimes we have engaged in family planning, financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning. To the extent possible, we want control. We want to protect the people who depend upon us;…
  • Jun 3

    CAN I KEEP MY INHERITANCE IF I AM IN A BANKRUPTCY?

    CAN I KEEP MY INHERITANCE IF I AM IN A BANKRUPTCY?
    One of the more difficult decisions you will make is to file for bankruptcy protection. Well, now that you have made that decision and you are making the tough choices to put your economic life back in order, you suddenly find out that your…
  • May 24

    Disposition of Your Body

    Disposition of Your Body
    Deciding how you want your body disposed of upon your passing is not something typically brought up as a topic of conversation, even when doing your estate planning.  Nevertheless, it is a topic that should be addressed at some point to…
Rank this Week: 619

Probate Thoughts From The…

Probate Thoughts From The Villages, Florida

Covers wills, probate, asset protection, and real estate. By Ronald Jones.

http://flawyer.us/ProbateThoughts/
  • Jun 3

    The importance of updating your estate plan after a divorce.

    The importance of updating your estate plan after a divorce.
    Frequently, couples will name each other as beneficiaries of life insurance, annuities, bank accounts, CD’s, and retirement plans. Sometimes, though, when they get divorced the ex spouse forgets to remove the other ex spouse from the…
  • May 23

    When you should not talk to the police

    When you should not talk to the police
    Normally, I don’t handle criminal cases. Nonetheless, the topic of this blog is how to protect yourself; how to protect your assets, how to protect your estate, how to avoid scams. One thing that you need to consider is what ……
  • Apr 30

    Living Trust Costs and Fee

    Living Trust Costs and Fee
    I’ve been reviewing an estate and trust accounting prepared by another attorney, and in doing so, it occurs to me that I have not discussed trust administration fees in Florida. One of the supposed advantages of a living trust is…
Rank this Week: 3101

Property Tax in Florida

Property Tax in Florida

Covers property tax law in Florida, including questions relating to valuation, homestead exemptions, agricultural classifications, and how to challenge decisions of the taxing authority. By Sherri Johnson.

http://propertytaxinflorida.com/
  • Aug 19

    Deadlines for 2012 VAB Petition

    Deadlines for 2012 VAB Petition
    Pursuant to Florida Statute 194.011(3)(d), a petition to a county value adjustment board to challenge the assessment of the value of the taxpayer’s property must be filed no later than 25 days after the Property Appraiser mails out the…
  • Jan 17

    Property Tax Appeals: Should You File a VAB Petition or Go Straight to Court?

    Property Tax Appeals: Should You File a VAB Petition or Go Straight to Court?
    Property owners who would like to appeal their property tax assessments are faced with two choices in Florida – they can file a petition to the county value adjustment board or they can file a lawsuit in circuit court.  Some attorneys…
  • Jul 12

    New in 2011: Payment of Taxes During Pending VAB Appeal

    New in 2011: Payment of Taxes During Pending VAB Appeal
    Taxpayers who file Value Adjustment Board petitions in 2011 must now make sure that they pay their taxes before they become delinquent.  The newly-enacted Fla. Stat.
Rank this Week: 4766

PropertyProf Blog

PropertyProf Blog

By Professors D. Benjamin Barros and Alfred L. Brophy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/property/
  • Jun 18

    An Update on the Private Property Rights Protection Act

    An Update on the Private Property Rights Protection Act
    Ilya Somin offers a brief update on the fate of the Private Property Rights Protection Act: Last week, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Private Property Rights Protection Act, which would prevent local governments that engage in…
  • Jun 18

    Map of the Day: The Atlas of True Name

    Map of the Day: The Atlas of True Name
    The "Atlas of True Names" reveals the etymological roots, or original meanings, of the familiar terms on today’s maps. For instance, where you would normally expect to see the Sahara indicated, the Atlas gives you “The Tawny…
  • Jun 18

    Freyfogle on Aldo Leopold

    Freyfogle on Aldo Leopold
    Eric Freyfogle (Illinois) has posted Leopold's Last Talk (Wash. J. Envtl. L. & P.) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: During the last decade of his life, Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) delivered more than 100 conservation talks to various popular,…
Rank this Week: 254

Real Estate & Construction Law…

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog

Features real estate and construction law updates and analysis. By Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP.

http://www.realestateandconstructionlaw.com/
  • May 23

    DBE Dilemma - Change of Control

    DBE Dilemma - Change of Control
    Construction contractors see certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) under the Federal Laws as a very valuable asset. Rightfully so!  Federal mandates require DBE participation on virtually all federal…
  • May 16

    Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

    Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign
    If you are a landlord or tenant, or you represent landlords or tenants, then you are probably familiar with estoppel certificates. While estoppel certificates are commonplace in commercial leasing and often treated as simple…
  • Feb 15

    Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production

    Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production
    On February 5, 2013 Crain's Shale Summit took place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The event sold out quickly and appeared to be a great success in all respects. I attended and was quite impressed by the quality and variety of…
Rank this Week: 2924

Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

Covers real estate development, environmental, finance and legal issues. By Ulmer Berne LLP.

http://www.realestateadvisorlawblog.com
  • Jun 6

    Fast Track Construction!

    Fast Track Construction!
      For all of our readers involved in the construction of buildings you will find this time lapse video facinating.  Watch as a hotel is constructed in China in 30 days !  While the prefabrication concept is nothing new, the…
  • May 29

    Skylight POV

    Skylight POV
    My office in the southwest corner of the top floor of the  Skylight Office Tower in downtown Cleveland provides a great view point for the comings and goings on the Cuyahoga River below.  My last blog post dealt with the development…
  • May 13

    Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

    Dennis Would Have Liked Thi
      Dennis Lane would have liked this.  In fact, he would have liked this on at least two fronts.  First, with an avid love of the water, biking and outdoor activities, Dennis would have appreciated what’s going on in…
Rank this Week: 4769

Real Estate and Business Blog

Real Estate and Business Blog

By Levine Segev LLC.

http://www.levinesegev.com/blog
  • Aug 16

    Does the 3.8% Medicare Tax Impact Real Estate?

    Does the 3.8% Medicare Tax Impact Real Estate?
    As a result of the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, passed in March, 2010, Code §1411 was placed in the tax law to generate what is referred to as a “3.8% Medicare tax,” which impacts general earnings as well as…
  • Jun 3

    Attorney Mark Lee Levine Quoted in the CCIM’s Commercial Investment Real Estate Magazine

    Attorney Mark Lee Levine Quoted in the CCIM’s Commercial Investment Real Estate Magazine
    In a Property Prescriptions article, in the May-June, 2010 edition of the Commercial Investment Real Estate, the magazine of the CCIM Institute, Dr. Levine was quoted – “There are often positive assumptions in internal rate of return or…
  • Feb 5

    Attorney Mark Lee Levine to Teach at FIABCI University in DC, March 25, 2010

    Attorney Mark Lee Levine to Teach at FIABCI University in DC, March 25, 2010
    Mark Lee Levine of the law firm of Levine Segev LLC, will be teaching the International Real Estate Course, Global One, for individuals seeking the FIABCI International Real Estate Consultant (FIREC) designation.
Rank this Week: 3700

Real Estate and Construction Law…

Real Estate and Construction Law Blog

Up-to-date information on real estate, construction, environmental, and land use law. Published by Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of CEQA Document Violates Brown Act

    Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of CEQA Document Violates Brown Act
    San Joaquin Raptor Rescue Center v. County of Merced, No. F064930 (5th Dist., May 31, 2013) By Eric DiIulio In San Joaquin Raptor Rescue Center v. County of Merced, the California Court of Appeal for the Fifth District held that the Merced…
  • Jun 18

    Bright Lights Not a Significant Impact; Lack of Parking May Be

    Bright Lights Not a Significant Impact; Lack of Parking May Be
    Taxpayers for Accountable School Bond Spending v. San Diego Unified School District, No. D060999 (4th Dist. Div. 1, April 25, 2013)  By Claudia Gutierrez  In Taxpayers for Accountable School Bond Spending v. San Diego Unified…
  • Jun 14

    What Makes A Lease "Enforceable" - What You Need to Know

    What Makes A Lease "Enforceable" - What You Need to Know
    By Pamela Westhoff and Lydia Lake Who must sign? Does whether an entity is in “good standing” really matter? Leases are often not given the same attention as other types of contracts with respect to issues of…
Rank this Week: 1072

Real Estate Law Blog

Real Estate Law Blog

Includes news, cases and commentary on real estate and property law in New York and nationwide. From Finkelstein Newman LLP.

http://www.nyrealestatelawblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    CRIMINAL USE OF BACKGROUND CHECKS

    CRIMINAL USE OF BACKGROUND CHECKS
    EEOC Files Suit Against Two Employers for Use of Criminal Background Checks BMW Fired and Denied Hire to Class of Employees Who Worked Successfully for Years; Dollar General Disproportionately Excluded African Americans From Hire A BMW…
  • Jun 18

    "CLEAN HEAT" WEBINAR

    "CLEAN HEAT" WEBINAR
    Con Ed Area Growth Zones Webinar on Wednesday, June 19th As the result of the City's ongoing phase-out of #6 oil, many buildings owners are converting either to gas or to #2 or #4 oil. In an effort to expand natural gas availability in…
  • Jun 18

    PUTTING LAWYERS ON THE SPOT IN FORECLOSURE CASES

    PUTTING LAWYERS ON THE SPOT IN FORECLOSURE CASES
    New Yorkers Sink Deeper into Debt & Could Lose Homes Because of Foreclosure Lawyers' Stall Tactics Nearly 25,000 New Yorkers are at risk of losing their homes because some bank lawyers are exploiting an administrative loophole that is…
Rank this Week: 7

Real Estate Law Weblog

Real Estate Law Weblog

Covers co-ops, condos, commercial leasing, real estate development, investing, mortgages, taxes and more. By Jay Hollander.

http://www.hollanderco.com/blog/realestate_rss.xml
  • Aug 27

    NYC Coop Sales Price Now Public Information

    NYC Coop Sales Price Now Public Information
    It's an old axiom that, despite increasing numbers of condos, coops still account for around 80% of NYC's apartment inventory. Yet, until recently, the sales figures were shrowded in mystery. No more. A recently passed law allows access to…
  • Aug 3

    Noah's Ark 2006

    Noah's Ark 2006
    In the year 2006, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every…
  • Jul 25

    Commercial Rent Prices Up - Square Footage Down?

    Commercial Rent Prices Up - Square Footage Down?
    A recent article in Business Week suggests that the open space model of the dot com era may, actually be a paradigm to enable businesses to reduce one of their largest expenses, namely, commercial office rent. Yet, the position of the…
Rank this Week: 4218

Real Estate Legal Update

Real Estate Legal Update

Covers US and UK investment property, corporate real estate issues and property development. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.realestatelegalupdate.com/
  • Jun 13

    Judicial Review of Planning Decisions - Shorter Window for Applicant

    Judicial Review of Planning Decisions - Shorter Window for Applicant
    This post was written by Julia Berry. Some good news for developers frustrated at planning delays caused by waiting for the Judicial Review (‘JR’) period to expire - amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules come into force on 1…
  • Jun 12

    Will Sale and Leaseback Transactions Pump Cash into Target Company Deal

    Will Sale and Leaseback Transactions Pump Cash into Target Company Deal
    The first quarter of 2013 showed steady activity of merger and acquisition transactions, and the year continues to excite business and transaction lawyers. Headlines in the business pages announce the latest target takeover on a weekly basis.…
  • Jun 11

    Dilapidations claims and the impecunious landlord

    Dilapidations claims and the impecunious landlord
    This post was written by Katherine Campbell. Some positive news for landlords this week: The court has confirmed that, even where an outdated property stands little or no chance of being re-let following a tenant's departure, a claim for the…
Rank this Week: 1566

Real Estate Space

Real Estate Space

Covers real estate law and the real estate business. By Doug Cornelius.

http://realestatespace.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 23

    Lights Out

    Lights Out
    Thanks for reading and stopping by. With the launch of my new Compliance Building blog, I have stopped blogging here.
  • Feb 14

    Compliance Building

    Compliance Building
    With my move from Goodwin Procter to be Chief Compliance Officer at a real estate company, I have been using a blog to keep my notes. I have just open up this blog to the public. You can see what I have been up to at Compliance Building.
  • Feb 6

    Clash of the Utopias - The Story of Stuyvesant Town

    Clash of the Utopias - The Story of Stuyvesant Town
    New York magazine has a lengthy story on the largest real estate deal deal in US history: The $5.4 Billion sale of MetLife's interest in the Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village residential complex.
Rank this Week: 1004

Real Estate, Real Competition…

Real Estate, Real Competition & the Law

Chronicles the anticompetitive practices encountered by real estate brokers and websites who try to reduce real estate commissions. By Michael H. Erdman.

http://rerclaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 11

    Federal Appellate Court: Realcomp's Website Policy Unreasonably Restrained Competition

    Federal Appellate Court: Realcomp's Website Policy Unreasonably Restrained Competition
    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled in the FTC v. Realcomp matter.  You'll recall at issue in the case is Realcomp's alleged anticompetitive treatment of non-ERTS property listings.
  • Oct 20

    Missouri Real Estate Commission Wins First Battle with Kansas City Premier Apartment

    Missouri Real Estate Commission Wins First Battle with Kansas City Premier Apartment
    Over two years after it first filed suit, Kansas City Premier Apartments, Inc. finally had its day in court earlier this year with the Missouri Real Estate Commission (here's my last pre-trial post).  During the trial, the MREC failed to…
  • Jun 21

    Showdown in Missouri

    Showdown in Missouri
    Some time ago I first wrote about an action filed by Kansas City Premier Apartments in a Missouri state court, seeking clarity on licensing issues raised by the Missouri Real Estate Commission.
Rank this Week: 3372

Real Property & Development Review

Real Property & Development Review

Covers real estate, construction, and land use laws in the Pacific Northwest. By Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP.

http://www.dwtrealestatelawnw.com/
  • Apr 2

    In Alaska, Oil and Gas Leases Convey Property Rights; Permits Do Not

    In Alaska, Oil and Gas Leases Convey Property Rights; Permits Do Not
    By Lisa Doehl The Supreme Court of Alaska held that the Alaska Constitution requires only one “best interest finding” that an oil or gas project is in the state’s best interest, although subsequent permitting decisions must…
  • Apr 1

    Is Your Floating Home a “Vessel?”

    Is Your Floating Home a “Vessel?”
    Early this year, the United States Supreme Court decided a case that could have had far-reaching effects on local land use regulations affecting floating homes.  However, the Court’s opinion in this case, Lozman v. City of Riviera…
  • Feb 28

    Getting the Lead Out

    Getting the Lead Out
    As originally published in the Daily Journal of Commerce Lead’s adverse effects on people, particularly young children, have been reasonably well understood for decades. Children afflicted by lead poisoning can suffer permanent brain…
Rank this Week: 2966

Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

Covers transactional real estate, development/redevelopment, and environmental law. By Gibbons.

http://www.rpelawalert.com/
Rank this Week: 1453

Redman Law Firm

Redman Law Firm

Covers real estate legal issues in Michigan.

http://redmanlawfirm.wordpress.com/
  • Jul 16

    Short Sale Seller Beware – Court Holds Lender Approval is Not an Essential Element of Contract

    Short Sale Seller Beware – Court Holds Lender Approval is Not an Essential Element of Contract
    On June 21, 2012, in the case of Cullinane v. Estate of Holly Vene, unpublished, the Michigan Court of Appeals addressed a case where a buyer sued the estate of a seller for specific performance on a short sale when the estate refused to…
  • Jun 26

    Court Finds Foreclosed Homeowners Not Liable for Removing Fixtures From Home

    Court Finds Foreclosed Homeowners Not Liable for Removing Fixtures From Home
    In the case of Gerber Federal Credit Union v. Shields, unreported, Docket # 303663, the Michigan Court of Appeals were faced with a case brought by a credit union against homeowners who allegedly removed cabinets, a sink and countertops from…
  • Jun 15

    Bank of America Issues New Short Sale Guideline

    Bank of America Issues New Short Sale Guideline
    Bank of America has announced “Enhanced Second Lien Deficiency Waiver Guidelines”. It is important when processing a short sale to understand all of the latest programs in place by all of the lenders.  The latest announcement reads:…
Rank this Week: 3827

Reid & Hellyer News

Reid & Hellyer News

Focuses on business, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy and mediation.

http://www.rhlaw.com/news/
Rank this Week: 4000

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding renewable energy projects. By Luke Hagedorn.

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1835

RESPA Lawyer Blog

RESPA Lawyer Blog

Covers the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). By Sterbcow Law Group LLC.

http://www.respalawyer.com/
  • May 17

    CFPB RESPA ENFORCEMENT ACTION ALERT

    CFPB RESPA ENFORCEMENT ACTION ALERT
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "CFPB" ordered a Texas homebuilder, Paul Taylor, to pay $118,194.20 he received in kickbacks for referring mortgage origination business to Benchmark Bank and to Willow Bend Mortgage Company in…
  • Apr 12

    RESPA CONFERENCE: MARX STERBCOW TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES SUMMIT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

    RESPA CONFERENCE: MARX STERBCOW TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES SUMMIT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO
    Attorney Marx Sterbcowof the Sterbcow Law Group will lead a panel presentation along with Attorney Jeff Arouh of McLaughlin & Stern at the October Research Corporation's National Settlement Services Summit being held at the Marriott at…
  • Mar 12

    MARX STERBCOW AND CHARLES CAIN TO PRESENT AT RESPA News' RESPA WEBINAR SERIES ON MAY 18, 2013

    MARX STERBCOW AND CHARLES CAIN TO PRESENT AT RESPA News' RESPA WEBINAR SERIES ON MAY 18, 2013
    Marx Sterbcow, Managing Attorney at Sterbcow Law Group, and Charles Cain, Of Counsel to Sterbcow Law Group and Senior Vice President to WFG National Title Insurance Company, have been selected by RESPA News to co-present a webinar on the…
Rank this Week: 2146

Ruminations

Ruminations

Covers concepts and misconceptions in the practice of retail real estate law. By Meislik & Meislik.

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1230

Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers commercial leasing and creditor's rights. By the Law Office of Kristina M. Reed.

http://www.sacramentorealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Actions Speak Louder than Word

    Actions Speak Louder than Word
    Contracts are agreements, written or oral, which bind people to complete a set of actions. It is expected that when you enter an agreement, you intend to follow through with it and complete what is asked of you. This, however, is not always…
  • Jun 11

    The Importance of Following the Rule

    The Importance of Following the Rule
    Contracts are usually governed by the laws of the state that it was created in. Parties to a contract may create a contract that go against some aspects applicable laws but there are limitations. Laws and regulations are created to protect…
  • Jun 3

    When Foreclosure Does not End LIability

    When Foreclosure Does not End LIability
    Commercial real estate transactions can differ from residential real estate transactions in a variety of ways. For example, commercial lease tend to last longer than residential leases and multiple months of rent is often paid months in…
Rank this Week: 1324

Seattle Condominium and Homeowners…

Seattle Condominium and Homeowners Association Attorney

Provides practical insights for community association board members in the Puget Sound area. By Kevin L. Britt.

http://seattlecondoattorney.blogspot.com/
  • May 31

    Court Invalidates Restriction on Dues Increases in Association's Bylaw

    Court Invalidates Restriction on Dues Increases in Association's Bylaw
    In late 2011, the board of directors of the Sudden Valley Community Association approved a budget that increased the membership dues by thirty percent.  A short time later, a newly elected board of directors rescinded that dues increase…
  • May 21

    Does Your Board Have Rapport with the Association's Attorney?

    Does Your Board Have Rapport with the Association's Attorney?
    The French word rapporter entered the English language as rapportin the 1660's. While rapporter means to “fetch”, “yield” or “bring back”, rapport is defined as “a sympathetic or harmonious…
  • Apr 30

    Announcing My New Mediation Practice

    Announcing My New Mediation Practice
    Over the last eight years, I have provided legal representation to condominium and homeowners associations and owners within such associations.  During the course of that work, I have helped numerous parties in conflict communicate …
Rank this Week: 1586

SF Bay Area Real Estate and…

SF Bay Area Real Estate and Bankruptcy Law Blog

Covers trends, news and legal developments in the California real estate, bankruptcy and business legal communities. By David C. Winton.

http://dcwintonlaw.com
  • Nov 19

    What to do (and what NOT to do) leading up to a Bankruptcy Filing

    What to do (and what NOT to do) leading up to a Bankruptcy Filing
    After years of representing clients in bankruptcy, I have assembled a short list of things to do and not do in the 90 (or so) days leading up to a bankruptcy filing.  This list is not exhaustive, nor are these set in stone.  Just some good…
  • Oct 19

    What is a “statute of limitations” and how does it work?

    What is a “statute of limitations” and how does it work?
    In my January, 2011 blogpost with the catchy title “California anti-deficiency rules redux: California’s new anti-deficiency component, CCP §580e, protects short sellers on first mortgages” and my March, 2010 post on tax issues in…
  • Sep 21

    Dodd-Frank Certifications, HAMP, HAFA…Huh?

    Dodd-Frank Certifications, HAMP, HAFA…Huh?
    I was recently introduced to a concept which is being loosely described as a “Dodd-Frank Certification,” by which homeowners can apparently get juniors liens (seconds, thirds, etc.) reduced or fully extinguished if they meet certain…
Rank this Week: 3705

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

http://www.sslawoffices.com/category/all-posts/
  • Jun 5

    What to know about future interests in a real estate deal

    What to know about future interests in a real estate deal
    Many contracts involving real estate don’t involve an immediate sale or lease of a property. Instead, they contemplate a future sale or lease, and give the parties various rights involving the future transaction. The most…
  • May 25

    Apartment rents continue to increase across U.S.

    Apartment rents continue to increase across U.S.
    Apartment rents are continuing their steady climb, as the growing demand for residential rental space keeps pushing up prices. The average monthly apartment rent in the U.S. was $1,048 in the last quarter of 2012. That’s an increase of…
  • May 24

    Estate Planning Video

    Estate Planning Video
Rank this Week: 3124

Simon Seaton's Blog

Simon Seaton's Blog

Covers conveyancing and residential property law in the United Kingdom.

http://www.fridaysmove.com/property-law-blogs/simon-seaton
Rank this Week: 3582

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, small business and family law. By Richard C. Koman.

http://www.richardkoman.com
Rank this Week: 1266

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, family law, and landlord-tenant law. By the Law Offices of James V. Sansone.

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Is Mediation An Option for You In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

    Is Mediation An Option for You In Your Santa Rosa Divorce
    You always worked hard, took care of the children, and managed the household. When your husband was away from the home, you trusted him when he said he was working. But recently you discovered that your once loyal spouse has a lover and you…
  • Jun 11

    How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

    How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce
    "She works hard for the money So hard for it, honey She works hard for the money So you better treat her right" In case you didn't recognize the lyrics, they are from the Donna Summer song, "She works hard for the money." Summer was…
  • Jun 4

    Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?

    Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?
    After years of studying and spending tens of hundreds of hours in the library, you're finally free from school. Unfortunately, you're not free of the student loan debt you accumulated. If you just graduated from law school or medical…
Rank this Week: 824

South Carolina Community…

South Carolina Community Association Law Blog

Covers the law of homeowners associations, property owners associations, condominium associations, cooperatives and other community associations. By D. Ryan McCabe.

http://sccommunityassociationlaw.com
  • Jun 17

    HOA Doesn't Have Authority to Restrict Lot Usage

    HOA Doesn't Have Authority to Restrict Lot Usage
    Estates at Desert Ridge Trails Homeowner’s Association v. Vazquez, Nos. 30, 944; 31, 590 (N.M. Ct. App. Feb. 8, 2013) The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling that a Homeowners’ Association’s power is limited in…
  • Aug 21

    Punitive Fining is Outside Board's Authority

    Punitive Fining is Outside Board's Authority
    Fairfax Co. Redevel. and Housing Auth. v. Shadowood Condo. Ass'n, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011. In this case, a condo association levied more than $20,000 in fines against a housing authority, which owned several units to…
  • Aug 7

    Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

    Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA
    Ex Parte: Lipscomb v. Stonington Devel., No. 4961 
Rank this Week: 2295

Spain From My (Legal) Point of…

Spain From My (Legal) Point of View

By Patricia Morales Sevillano.

http://pmsabogada.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 16

    Yo tenía una parcela

    Yo tenía una parcela
    (Publicado en el Diario Sur de Málaga, el 14 de Octubre de 2010 ).Confieso que barajé la idea de adquirir una granja en África, pero la descarté rápidamente. Decidí hacerme con unos terrenos muy bien situados en un precioso pueblo…
  • Apr 21

    Nadie dijo que fuera fácil.

    Nadie dijo que fuera fácil.
    (Publicado en el Diario Sur de Málaga, el 20 de Abril de 2010 ).Una parejita joven con planes de futuro o una pareja no tan joven con planes de jubilación ha podido firmar un contrato de compraventa con Aifos. Y es probable que tres, cuatro…
  • Feb 25

    Aifos insolvency administrator´s report

    Aifos insolvency administrator´s report
    According to the Spanish Insolvency Act, the insolvency administrators´ report will show the company´s accountancy, a view over its accounts and a list of assets and rights, with a clear mention regarding its kind and burdens. Bearing in…
Rank this Week: 4846

Spatial Law

Spatial Law

Covers legal issues associated with geospatial data and technology. Published by Kevin Pomfret.

http://spatiallaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 12

    Spatial Law and Policy Update (June 7, 2013)

    Spatial Law and Policy Update (June 7, 2013)
    SPATIAL LAW AND POLICY UPDATE"Where Geospatial Technology Is Taking the Law"PrivacyFederal Privacy Commissioner proposes changes to PIPEDA to address challenges of Big Data  (mccarthytetrault) The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of…
  • May 21

    Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society

    Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society
    A video of the recent conference on The Legal and Policy Framework for A Location-enabled Society will be available shortly. In the meantime, I would like to thank three of the speakers who wrote about the program in blog posts and editorials…
  • May 20

    5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)

    5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)
    Five links from the most recent Spatial Law and Policy Update prepared for the members of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy. For more information about becoming a member of the Centre, click here.ESA Study recommends free, open data…
Rank this Week: 1817

Special Assets Lawyer Blog

Special Assets Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure, loan workouts and receiverships. By Richard A. Rogan.

http://www.specialassetslawyer.com/
  • Apr 12

    Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference

    Dick Rogan to Speak at SAMA Conference
    I will be a panelist discussing "Specialized Loan Workouts" at the upcoming 4th Annual Special Assets Management Association conference to be held next week at the Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel. My fellow panelists are the highly capable…
  • Apr 5

    Can a Plan of Reorganization Separately Classify a Claim That Is Personally Guaranteed?

    Can a Plan of Reorganization Separately Classify a Claim That Is Personally Guaranteed?
    Recently, we've been seeing debtors try to confirm cram down plans of reorganization that are unfavorable to the secured creditor by "gerrymandering" the class of unsecured claims. The typical situation finds the secured creditor holding an…
  • Feb 12

    Lenders: Beware of the Arizona "Two-Dollar Bankruptcy"

    Lenders: Beware of the Arizona "Two-Dollar Bankruptcy"
    Recently, my partner, Matt Kenefick, obtained a large judgment here in California against an Arizona resident. The desert rat refused to pay up voluntarily, hiding behind Arizona's unique and highly protective community property laws. The…
Rank this Week: 3857

Square Feet

Square Feet

The Silicon Valley Real Estate Blog. By the Mercury News.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/realestate
  • Oct 27

    Goodbye to Square Feet

    Goodbye to Square Feet
    I had a couple of things lined up to possibly blog about earlier today — the impending rollback of jumbo-conforming mortgage rates, national home sales and such — but instead I’m here to tell you that the Mercury News is pulling the…
  • Oct 23

    LIBOR: A programming language? A term of insult? Oh, a mortgage rate index, of course.

    LIBOR: A programming language? A term of insult? Oh, a mortgage rate index, of course.
    Vote for one. LIBOR stands for: 1) Lending Is Becoming Outrageously Restrictive 2) Liberty Invites Behavior Of Recklessness 3) London Inter Bank Offering Rate Alas, number three, the boring option, is correct. (But I’m really fond of the…
  • Oct 22

    Uncertainty’s effect on the housing market, and a contrary example

    Uncertainty’s effect on the housing market, and a contrary example
    I think it was early September that I wrote an article in which a number of real estate market-observers theorized that Silicon Valley might see pretty healthy home sales in early fall this year, thanks to fairly low interest rates, and…
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