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wyomingcondolaw

wyomingcondolaw

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

http://wyomingcondolaw.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 4

    Challenge to Conversion Prohibition

    Challenge to Conversion Prohibition
    It appears there's a dispute brewing in Jackson Hole about the ability of a municipality to restrict conversions of apartments to condominiums.
  • Feb 15

    Riverview Heights HOA v. Rislov

    Riverview Heights HOA v. Rislov
    There's a new Wyoming Opinion respecting the amendment of community association governing documents, and it's likely to be followed in other jurisdictions. The case arose over a prohibition against manufactured housing; the prohibition had…
  • Mar 26

    Design Committee Rebuked by Wyoming Court

    Design Committee Rebuked by Wyoming Court
    In the case of Dwan v. Indian Springs Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc. 186 P.3d 1199 (Wyo. 2008), the Wyoming Supreme Court reversed a trial court's decision which had affirmed the Association's Design, Environment and Wildlife Committee…
Rank this Week: 2680

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…
Rank this Week: 2786

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/
  • 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…
  • Apr 16

    Living Will

    Living Will
    Today, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day. I just received a visit from the local Hospice organization, Hospice of Marion County. Hospice of Marion County Which is a very good organization. I strongly encourage clients to set up…
Rank this Week: 2943

Texas Attorney Blog

Texas Attorney Blog

Texas Attorney Blog covers construction law, development, mechanic's liens, mortage lending, premises liability, real estate law & news, rural water utilities, and Texas Supreme Court Updates. By Texas Real Estate & Construction Lawyer Aimee Hess.

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

    Pipeline Construction Financing Issue

    Pipeline Construction Financing Issue
    Oil and gas pipelines in Texas and throughout the country are needed to bring oil and gas to refiners and to markets, and result in cheaper fuel prices for consumers by lowering transportation costs. With the oil and gas industry…
  • May 10

    Federal Court Vacates Main Component of EPA Biofuels Requirement

    Federal Court Vacates Main Component of EPA Biofuels Requirement
    In a significant win for reasonable and sensible energy regulation, the DC Circuit Court rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2012 cellulosic biofuels projection. It is sad that this is what passes as a…
  • May 3

    National Benefits of Oil & Gas Development in Texas and the U.S.

    National Benefits of Oil & Gas Development in Texas and the U.S.
    More advocates are spreading the message that the energy industry can help our county work though not only its energy needs but its budget shortfalls and economic problems as well. US Chamber of Commerce President Thomas J. Donohue noted in…
Rank this Week: 3216

HindmanSanchez Law Blog

HindmanSanchez Law Blog

Covers Colorado community association law. By HindmanSanchez.

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

    We're Sorry

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

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

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

    HOA Bills Move to Governor

    HOA Bills Move to Governor
    As expected, with less than 24 hours left in the legislative session, the remainder of the HOA bills that were being debated all passed out of the legislature and moved on to the Governor and are all expected to be signed. The bills…
Rank this Week: 3173

HOA Law Blog

HOA Law Blog

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

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

    New Client: Marbella Property Owners Association

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

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

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

    New Client: Willmore Condominium Association

    New Client: Willmore Condominium Association
    We are proud to announce that Willmore Condominium Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their association legal counsel. This beautiful 11-story building is an Italian Renaissance Revival, designed by the same architects that…
Rank this Week: 3131

K&L Gates Construction Law…

K&L Gates Construction Law Blog

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

http://www.klconstructionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2996

An Eminent Domain Blog

An Eminent Domain Blog

Covers condemnation, property rights issues, and the law and process of eminent domain. By Biersdorf & Associates.

http://www.condemnation-law.com/blog
  • May 8

    Merced – Fresno High Speed Rail Project, California

    Merced – Fresno High Speed Rail Project, California
    The Project The California High-Speed Rail Authority proposes to construct, operate, and maintain an electric-powered high-speed train system in California. When completed, the High Speed Rail System would connect the major metropolitan areas…
  • May 6

    Monroe Bypass Project-Updated Project Schedule

    Monroe Bypass Project-Updated Project Schedule
    The North Carolina Department of Transportation issued an update for the highly controversial Monroe Bypass project. Not surprisingly, the schedule of the project has been delayed due to a legal challenge. The Monroe Bypass (Also known as the…
  • Apr 23

    Highest and best use and zoning changes in eminent domain case

    Highest and best use and zoning changes in eminent domain case
    Typically in eminent domain cases, the court system seeks to achieve just compensation through the remedy of damages. It’s important for both property owners and attorneys to recognize the types of eminent domain damages that may or may…
Rank this Week: 3552

Tristan Pettit's Landlord-Tenant…

Tristan Pettit's Landlord-Tenant Law Blog

Discusses various aspects of landlord-tenant law and comments on various court decisions within the areas of real estate and property law.

http://petriestocking.com/blog
  • May 6

    AASEW Meeting: Financing Real Estate In Today’s Market —- May 20, 2013

    AASEW Meeting: Financing Real Estate In Today’s Market —- May 20, 2013
    Please join me at the AASEW‘s next monthly membership meeting where we will discuss Financing Real Estate in Today’s Market. When: Monday May 20th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Best Western, 1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield 53005…
  • Apr 30

    HUD Issues Notice on Assistance Animals and Reasonable Accomodations For Persons with Disabilitie

    HUD Issues Notice on Assistance Animals and Reasonable Accomodations For Persons with Disabilitie
    Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice on assistance animals and reasonable accomodations for persons with disabilities. Not to long ago I wrote a post that dealt with this subject. …
  • Apr 25

    Top 10 Pitfalls That Landlords Should Avoid

    Top 10 Pitfalls That Landlords Should Avoid
    Those of you that missed the last AASEW membership meeting on Monday, April 15, 2013, missed a great meeting and a great presentation.  The featured presenter was John “Dr. Rent” Fischer, a Wausau-area landlord and rental…
Rank this Week: 3522

California Land Use Blog

California Land Use Blog

Covers land use law for developers, owners and businesses. By Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://landuselaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 3221

The Energy Law Blog

The Energy Law Blog

Covers oil and gas exploration, development, and marketing on the Gulf Coast. Published by Liskow and Lewis.

http://www.theenergylawblog.com/
  • Apr 22

    EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012

    EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012
    By Stephen W. Wiegand On August 16, 2012, EPA issued new source performance standards (NSPSs) for the oil and gas sector. The standards applied to various sources including storage tanks used in crude oil and natural gas production. On April…
  • Mar 7

    OCS Operators Need to Consider EPCRA Reporting in their Release Reporting Plan

    OCS Operators Need to Consider EPCRA Reporting in their Release Reporting Plan
    By Robert E. Holden The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. BP America Production Co., et al, no. 12-30136 (5th Cir. Jan. 9, 2013) (“CBD”), reversed…
  • Jan 10

    Air Permitting Update: EPA Ignores Summit Outside Sixth Circuit

    Air Permitting Update: EPA Ignores Summit Outside Sixth Circuit
    By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On December 21, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a policy announcement addressing how it will deal with source aggregation following the Sixth Circuit’s decision in Summit Petroleum Corp.…
Rank this Week: 3027

Hoboken Law Blog

Hoboken Law Blog

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

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

    Train your Inner Dog with Good Karma Training

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

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

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

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful

    Hoboken311 City Government is Computer Cool and Super Useful
    They say you learn new things everyday.  Well as a long time Hoboken resident and Attorney I thought I knew about most things the City Government did.    But there is always something new to learn and that is the wonderful and much needed…
Rank this Week: 3389

Virginia Community Association Law…

Virginia Community Association Law Blog

Covers Virginia condominium and homeowner's Association law. By LeClair Ryan.

http://www.virginiacommunityassociationlaw.com/
  • Mar 13

    Remember Who the Client Is When Meeting with an Attorney

    Remember Who the Client Is When Meeting with an Attorney
      When consulting with an attorney on behalf of a legal entity, such as a homeowners association or condominium unit owners association, or a developer that is a limited liability company or corporation, it is easy to lose track of who…
  • Jan 4

    Is A Member Legally Allowed To Review Voting Records Relating To Elections For An HOA Board Of Directors?

    Is A Member Legally Allowed To Review Voting Records Relating To Elections For An HOA Board Of Directors?
    Recently, we had a reader ask whether a member of a homeowners association is legally permitted to review and inspect voting records relating to elections for the board of directors of the member's HOA. The short answer is that it depends on…
  • Oct 31

    How Far Does an HOA President's Power Extend? Discussion Forum Follow-Up

    How Far Does an HOA President's Power Extend? Discussion Forum Follow-Up
    An HOAleader.com reader writes, "Our HOA board recently agreed [to] fire the landscape vendor because of poor service. At a regular meeting of the board this was discussed and agreed that [we] needed a new landscape service. The minutes read…
Rank this Week: 3197

Stephen Waqué

Stephen Waqué

Covers expropriation and environmental law issues in Canada.

http://www.stephenwaque.com/
  • Feb 11

    February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board

    February 7, 2013 Decision of the Board
    This is a decision of the Board relating to an October 23, 2012 motion for party status brought by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”).  The Board denied CMHC’s motion and its reasons include that CMHC…
  • Jan 31

    December 13, 2012 Order of the Board

    December 13, 2012 Order of the Board
    This December 13, 2012 Order of the OMB is a consent order approving an amended modified boundary map, for Amendment 1 to the York Region Official Plan (“ROPA 1”), having received Minutes of Settlement between York Region and 3…
  • Jan 29

    January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey

    January 17, 2013 Decision of the Board, S.W. Lee and K. Hussey
    The Ontario Municipal Board issued a partial approval order bringing into force and effect certain sections and policies of the York Regional Official Plan – 2010 as modified and as  set out in an August 23, 2012 order then…
Rank this Week: 3317

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

Covers green building and sustainable development news and resources. By Goodwin Proctor LLP.

http://www.goodwinsustainabledevelopment.com/
  • Jan 14

    A Retroactive 28% Cap on Muni Bonds?

    A Retroactive 28% Cap on Muni Bonds?
    In recent fiscal cliff discussions, President Obama has floated the idea of a retroactive 28% cap on municipal bonds.  A recent research report from Citi estimated that up to $150 billion bonds might be subject to mandatory calls at par…
  • Jan 10

    Lost the Kings, but Got Federal Transit Funds for Light Rail

    Lost the Kings, but Got Federal Transit Funds for Light Rail
    It is no consolation prize for the City of Sacramento, but on the eve of the City losing the Sacramento Kings to the City of Seattle, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it will provide $135 million in federal matching money…
  • Jan 9

    SCOTUS on the Clean Water Act

    SCOTUS on the Clean Water Act
    Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States, in Los Angeles County Flood Control District v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., ruled that the flow of water from an improved portion of a navigable waterway into an unimproved…
Rank this Week: 3182

Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

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

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/category/all-posts
Rank this Week: 3349

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/
Rank this Week: 3521

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: 3484

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: 3471

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: 3386

Cardozo Real Estate Law…

Cardozo Real Estate Law Association

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's student run, real estate law association.

http://cardozorela.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3483

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: 3387

New Jersey Eminent Domain Law Blog

New Jersey Eminent Domain Law Blog

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

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

    Eminent domain, special benefits, and beach replenishment

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

    Essex County Vo-Tech eminent domain complaint dismissed

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

    US Supreme Court ruling on due process in wetlands regulation

    US Supreme Court ruling on due process in wetlands regulation
    Challenging a wetlands designation in eminent domain cases is often a key issue for property owners attempting to obtain just compensation for the acquisition of their property. While the decision of the Supreme Court  in Sackett v. EPA is…
Rank this Week: 2958

Msquire's Musings

Msquire's Musings

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

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

    The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

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

    On Big Gifts in Small Package

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

    More on Electric Car Charging Stations – for Community Association

    More on Electric Car Charging Stations – for Community Association
    A reader of  my post here sent me an e-mail message raising concerns about whether installing charging stations could make a community association an unlicensed electric power re-seller.  The reader raised an important issue.  As…
Rank this Week: 3437

Distressed Asset Law

Distressed Asset Law

Covers the legal issues and opportunities relating to distressed assets. By Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/distressedassets
  • May 15

    4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

    4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure
    We all see the advertisements for lists of property being sold at foreclosure. After all, foreclosures are at an all time high, and we all need to buy while “prices are set at pennies on the dollar.” Well, that rosy picture, as many…
  • Mar 15

    5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset

    5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset
    All too often the margins of distressed asset acquisition require stringent cost control. To help, here are five things to keep those costs low when considering the purchase of distressed assets:
  • Feb 15

    Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition

    Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition
    When buying a distressed business, often a lease is required to be assumed or a new lease is required to be executed. Negotiating can be a stressful, so to reduce some of that stress, we’ve put together the following Top Ten Leasing Issues…
Rank this Week: 3542

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
  • 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…
  • Apr 19

    The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

    The Exception that Swallowed the Rule
      Nonrecourse loans are popular among commercial real estate owners because the Lender agrees only to seek recourse against the real estate and other collateral securing the loan in a default or loss situation. Unless the loss is caused…
  • Mar 22

    Just Add Water

    Just Add Water
    Recently, at a conference in Santiago, Chile, I had the opportunity to meet Fernado Fishmann, founder of Crystal Lagoons, and to learn about how Crystal Lagoons is transforming real estate projects around the globe.  The…
Rank this Week: 3718

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/
  • May 9

    FHA Certification: Why Do We Need It?

    FHA Certification: Why Do We Need It?
    These days more and more people are relying on FHA-insured loans to purchase homes. “FHA insured loans” are simply loans provided by FHA-approved lenders and backed by Federal Housing Administration mortgage…
  • May 2

    Board Members Beware Your Emails Probably Constitute An Association Record

    Board Members Beware Your Emails Probably Constitute An Association Record
      Email is an incredibly useful tool for board members given everyone’s busy schedule and the number of issues that arise between board meetings. But, like many tools, email can be a dangerous thing if used…
  • Apr 25

    What Did the Lawyer Say?

    What Did the Lawyer Say?
    In last week’s article, Dan discussed the use of the executive session during board meetings to conduct privileged conversations. As an extension of this topic, we are often asked to consult on how the attorney-client privilege impacts…
Rank this Week: 4445

Chicago Law Source

Chicago Law Source

Features articles on real estate litigation and legal representation. By Alisa Levin.

http://chicagolawsource.blogspot.com/
  • May 9

    Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government

    Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government
    Hello Followers!  News just in to me.... I heard today that the Cook County (Illinois) Human Rights Ordinance is possibly going to be amended to force property owners to accept Section 8 Tenants, citing long-standing issues and the fight…
  • May 8

    2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.

    2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.
    Hello All in the Blogosphere!   We are just sending out a quick announcement that for Landlords, Tenants and anyone interested in real estate, there will be a FREE LANDLORD SEMINAR sponsored by NTN Online (a fantastic tenant screening…
  • Apr 14

    You Want to Quit Claim What?  How Being a…

    You Want to Quit Claim What?  How Being a Quitter can Hurt... Hi All in the Blogosphere!  Good to be with you.  As some of you may know, I am a once-a-week law professor at DePaul University College of Law, where as an adjunct, I teach…
Rank this Week: 5154

The Thorpe Law Firm, P.A.

The Thorpe Law Firm, P.A.

Covers Florida real estate law, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, estate planning and family law.

http://www.thorpelawfirm.com/blog/
  • May 6

    Stockton California Bankruptcy Case

    Stockton California Bankruptcy Case
    In June of 2012, the city of Stockton, CA filed a Chapter 9 bankruptcy case. Although individuals and businesses can file for bankruptcy without court approval, this is not the case for municipalities. They can be debtors only if (among other…
  • Apr 24

    Bankruptcy Means Testing

    Bankruptcy Means Testing
    The word bankruptcy can be a scary one, and for many has negative connotations. Some people think that they have to give up their possessions, including their home and car, in order to claim bankruptcy. There are circumstances, however, that…
  • Apr 7

    When to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    When to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
    When to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is never something that people want to think about, but sometimes it does become necessary. It doesn’t mean that you don’t want to pay your debts or you want to ‘stick…
Rank this Week: 3887

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

Covers Massachusetts law in the areas of family law, real estate, litigation, and other legal issues. By Alan Pransky.

http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 4

    Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!

    Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!
    Husbands and wives share many aspects of their lives. It is not unusual for them to share their Facebook friends and other social media contacts. The practice of looking at someone's friends or contacts and trying to convert them into your…
  • Apr 21

    What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?

    What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?
    Discovering that your spouse has been unfaithful can be an emotional disaster. To many people, this is a wrong that can never be corrected. It can destroy a marriage. People expect that infidelity will be punished by a Judge in a divorce…
  • Apr 13

    How to prepare for a divorce.

    How to prepare for a divorce.
    Some people make the decision to divorce in an instant. Others find the decision to divorce is a long process that percolates over time. If you are a person who is thinking about divorce and moving towards ending your marriage, then the…
Rank this Week: 3986

Tax Assessment & Condemnation…

Tax Assessment & Condemnation Report

Covers tax assessments, eminent domain, school districts and valuation. By Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC.

http://www.taxassessmentcondemnation.com/
  • Apr 28

    If it generates power, it’s taxable! More from RCN and the City of NY

    If it generates power, it’s taxable! More from RCN and the City of NY
    Rebecca M. SpenoNew York County has given us another case to help us though the morass of what is – and what ain’t - taxable real property under the Real Property Tax Law. On March 12, 2013, New York County…
  • Apr 14

    Update: NYSUT Makes Good On Litigation Threat

    Update: NYSUT Makes Good On Litigation Threat
    Rebecca M. SpenoOn February 19th, 2013, the New York State Teacher’s Union (NYSUT) made good on its threat to challenge Cuomo’s property tax cap on schools by commencing an action in Supreme Court. The lawsuit,…
  • Apr 3

    NYS 2013-14 Budget’s STAR Registration Program

    NYS 2013-14 Budget’s STAR Registration Program
    Kristy Brightman FrameOver the past few days, there have been numerous news articles informing New York State property owners that they have to re-register for their STAR tax exemption. To set things straight – there is nothing you…
Rank this Week: 4078

Condo Development Blog

Condo Development Blog

Provides commentary to real estate developers, builders, and land use planners. By Robson Carpenter LLP.

http://www.rcllp.ca/condo/
  • Apr 18

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability
    Part 2 of 2: Professionals’ Opinions Make the Difference Between Payment and Protection Post by: Khiam Nong In a recent post, we outlined the cases of two condominium boards of directors who were chastised quite thoroughly by judges of…
  • Apr 3

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability
    Part 1 of 2 Post by: Khiam Nong Recent decisions of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrate that members of Boards of Directors of condominium corporations who do not carry out their duties in a good faith manner risk ……
  • Mar 11

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)
    Post by: Khiam Nong Builders who sell new or substantially renovated housing need to be aware of the HST New Housing Rebate (“NHR”).  The NHR can be assigned to a builder from home purchasers (“Purchasers”) on the…
Rank this Week: 3926

Florida Association Law Blog

Florida Association Law Blog

Covers condo and HOA law. By Daniel Wasserstein.

http://floridaassociationlawblog.com/
  • Apr 17

    Association Assessments: Caveat Emptor? Not Anymore!

    Association Assessments: Caveat Emptor? Not Anymore!
    One of the longest standing duties of Florida condominium and homeowners associations has been pursuance of delinquent assessments through the lien and foreclosure process.  With the downturn in the economy, the remedy of foreclosure has…
  • Feb 11

    Going Green to Save Some Green – Installing Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Cost

    Going Green to Save Some Green – Installing Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Cost
      When it comes to aesthetics, associations in Florida generally try to maintain the uniformity of the community by making sure owners are staying consistent with the original design.  Minor alterations, modifications or additions…
  • Nov 26

    Pipe Burst – Who’s Responsible?

    Pipe Burst – Who’s Responsible?
     
Rank this Week: 5070

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: 3670

Arizona Real Estate Disputes and…

Arizona Real Estate Disputes and Litigation

Covers Arizona real estate law and litigation topics, including fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, foreclosures, anti-deficiency statutes, lis pendens, agent's duties, and liquidated damages. By Berk & Moskowitz, P.C.

http://www.arizrealestatelaw.com/news/
  • Apr 4

    Bankruptcy Law Preempts Arizona Law Deficiency Deadline

    Bankruptcy Law Preempts Arizona Law Deficiency Deadline
    How does bankruptcy law affect the 90 deadline to file a deficiency action after a trustee sale (non-judicial foreclosure) in Arizona? That was the question addressed in In re Rader. Under Section 33-814 of Arizona real estate statutes, in…
  • Oct 8

    Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statute

    Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statute
    The Arizona Court of Appeals has decided several recent cases interpeting and applying Arizona’s anti-deficiency statutes.  Watch this short video power point presentation to learn about Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statutes: What…
  • May 23

    “Show the Note” Not Required for Trustee Sale

    “Show the Note” Not Required for Trustee Sale
    The Arizona Supreme Court has resolved a recurring question: does the trustee have to “show the promissory note” in order to be able to foreclose by non-judicial trustee sale.  No, said the Supreme Court in its May 18, 2012 decision in…
Rank this Week: 5208

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: 4520

Tennessee Real Estate Law

Tennessee Real Estate Law

Covers Tennessee commercial and residential real estate law. By J. David Wicker.

http://tennrealestatelaw.com/
  • Mar 29

    The Great Tennessee-Georgia Border War of 2013

    The Great Tennessee-Georgia Border War of 2013
    On March 25, 2013, Georgia senators passed House Resolution 4 (“HR 4”), a resolution which proposed settlement of the boundary dispute between the State of Georgia and the State of Tennessee. The resolution attempts to settle the…
  • Nov 19

    Oral Modification to Construction Contract

    Oral Modification to Construction Contract
    Construction contracts typically contain provisions that explicitly require the parties to reduce all modifications to the contract into writing. These “additional work” provisions are written to prevent the enforceability of oral…
  • Oct 23

    Tennessee’s Greenbelt Law as a tax shelter.

    Tennessee’s Greenbelt Law as a tax shelter.
    Pursuant to Tennessee’s Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act of 1976, open land that exists near growing commercial and residential areas may be threatened by urban sprawl and the system of property taxation. This act has come to be…
Rank this Week: 4019

Legal Update

Legal Update

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

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

    Yellowstone Injunction Maintains Status Quo by Daniel Bateman

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

    Purchaser of Mortgage Cannot Foreclose Peter Moulino

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

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute

    Attorney General Will No Longer Decide Escrow Deposit Dispute
    Here is an article which appeared in The Real Deal discussing the decision by the New York State Attorney General not to adjudicate or determine disputes over the right to retain escrow deposits in real estate transactions between buyers and…
Rank this Week: 4722

Virginia Real Estate, Land Use…

Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law

Covers Virginia real estate, land use, and construction law issues, such as green building and LEED. By Bean Kinney & Korman.

http://www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com/
  • Mar 10

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part II

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part II
    In Part I of this blog post, we discussed the varied interests of the landlord and the tenant's lender in the tenant’s personal property located at the premises in the context of a commercial lease.  Part II below will discuss…
  • Jan 29

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part I

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part I
    Commercial real estate landlords and the lenders for their tenants have competing interests with respect  to the tenant's personal property located at the demised premises. The landlord is looking to secure the tenant's rental…
  • Jul 12

    Right to Self-Help in DC, MD and VA

    Right to Self-Help in DC, MD and VA
    Self-Help. Ok or Not?
Rank this Week: 3949

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law…

New York & New Jersey Consumer Law Blog

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

http://www.nynjconsumerlaw.com
Rank this Week: 4248

Washington Landlord Tenant .Info

Washington Landlord Tenant .Info

Covers evictions. By Scott Eller.

http://washingtonlandlordtenant.info
  • Jan 27

    But I Just Want My Property Back

    But I Just Want My Property Back
    Some landlords think that if they serve a notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy they can just call the sheriff once the notice expires, and the sheriff will evict the tenant. Wrong.   Similarly some landlords believe if they do…
  • Oct 9

    Two Warranties of Habitability

    Two Warranties of Habitability
    Washington tenants now have not just one, but two warranties of habitability. This is the upshot of a recently published Court of Appeals decision.[1]   Since 1973 there has been an unresolved issue of whether there is one implied warranty…
  • May 30

    New Law Affects Tenant Screening

    New Law Affects Tenant Screening
        Beginning June 07, 2012 Washington state residential landlords who charge a fee for background checks will face new requirements.[1]   The landlords will be required to disclose:   what types of information will be accessed to conduct…
Rank this Week: 4322

Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

http://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blog-search-page/?bcat=787
Rank this Week: 4393

The Mau Law Firm Law Blog

The Mau Law Firm Law Blog

Covers construction, real estate, business and insurance law.

http://maulaw.wordpress.com
  • Nov 12

    Twenty-Nine Palms v. Bardos remind us of the Importance of a Contractor’s License

    Twenty-Nine Palms v. Bardos remind us of the Importance of a Contractor’s License
    In Twenty-Nine Palms Enterprise Corp. v. Bardos (2012), [No. E051769] the Fourth Dist. Court of Appeals issued its ruling affirming a  Judgment against an unlicensed contractor.  This was an Indian tribal corporation’s suit against a…
  • Nov 1

    Neiman v. Leo A. Daly Co. affirms Completed and Accepted Doctrine in favor of an Architect

    Neiman v. Leo A. Daly Co. affirms Completed and Accepted Doctrine in favor of an Architect
    In Neiman v. Leo A. Daly Co., No. B234537, the Second District Court of Appeals ruled on plaintiff’s personal injury action against an architect for sustaining injuries after falling on the stairs at a theater on a community college campus,…
  • Oct 1

    New Law can limit Depositions to 7 hours.

    New Law can limit Depositions to 7 hours.
    Beginning January 1, 2013, depositions in California state court proceedings (with specifically enumerated exceptions) will be limited to 7 hours.  On September 17, 2012, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill No. 1875, which  amended the…
Rank this Week: 3690

Renewable Energy Law Blog

Renewable Energy Law Blog

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

http://therenewableenergylawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4428

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Blog

By Samuelson Law Offices, LLC

http://www.commercialrealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 8

    Real Estate Title Problems - Solutions Available Only in Bankruptcy

    Real Estate Title Problems - Solutions Available Only in Bankruptcy
    Sometimes a parcel of commercial real estate suffers such title problems that it becomes so unwieldy that a title insurance is unwilling to insure over. In such situations, the extraordinary powers of a Bankruptcy Court may be the only…
  • Jun 16

    Unique Aspects of LLCs in Bankruptcy

    Unique Aspects of LLCs in Bankruptcy
    For Bankruptcy purposes, limited liability companies ("LLC's") are not treated as limited partnerships, but as corporations. Even a single member LLC is treated differently from an "individual" in Bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy of a member of a…
  • Apr 20

    Resources for Consumers Seeking Relief from Distressed Residential Mortgage

    Resources for Consumers Seeking Relief from Distressed Residential Mortgage
    FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING RELIEF FROM DISTRESSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES (a) FEDERAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE OR UNDER DISCUSSION, and (b) LEGAL ASSISTANCE in D.C., MARYLAND and VIRGINIA …
Rank this Week: 3934