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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…

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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: 3107

Tarley Robinson Legal Nuggets

Covers legal issues facing small businesses and common interest communities (known popularly as HOAs).

http://blog.tarleyrobinson.com/

Jun 6
2013 Legislative Update – Free Seminars in Williamsburg and Newport New

2013 Legislative Update – Free Seminars in Williamsburg and Newport New

We have blogged about the many changes coming to your community association as a result of 2013 legislative changes. As an additional service, we are providing free seminars in Williamsburg and Newport News to review those changes. Susan…
May 28
Workshop: The Essentials of Community Association Leadership

Workshop: The Essentials of Community Association Leadership

Join us in Williamsburg this Saturday, June 1, 2013, for a workshop sponsored by the Central Chapter of the Community Association Institute intended for Association leaders and homeowners. Susan Tarley will be one of the speakers with a…
May 7
2013 Legislative Update for Virginia HOA

2013 Legislative Update for Virginia HOA

The Virginia Legislative Action Committee (“LAC”) had a busy 2013 legislative session. This is my third year on the LAC and each year brings new challenges. Our mission is to monitor and influence legislation affecting community…

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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/

Jun 16
Q: What’s An Appraisal Without Facts, Figures, Calculations? A: Not Admissible

Q: What’s An Appraisal Without Facts, Figures, Calculations? A: Not Admissible

Lisa Maffei Weaver In Central New York Oil & Gas, LLC v Porto Bagle, Inc. (decided May 2, 2013), the Third Department rejected Petitioner’s appraisal report because both the report and the appraiser’s…
Jun 10
A Freeze By Any Other Name Isn’t So Cold…NY’s Plan to Freeze Senior’s Assessments Thawing Quickly

A Freeze By Any Other Name Isn’t So Cold…NY’s Plan to Freeze Senior’s Assessments Thawing Quickly

Lisa Maffei WeaverEarlier this year lawmakers re-introduced legislation proposing to cap real property tax assessments for seniors 70 years old or older – indefinitely. Assembly Bill A04624, sponsored by Assemblyman Raymond Walter…
Jun 2
Bringing Levity (Or Reality) To Grievance Time

Bringing Levity (Or Reality) To Grievance Time

Rebecca M. SpenoHere’s a good joke: Sam walked in to a BAR hearing. Ouch. But too bad for Sam and many others who’ve experienced that sometimes hearings before the BAR do hurt. We have heard that BARs should not…

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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…

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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/

Jun 14
University of Texas Study on Texas' Barnett Shale Oil and Ga

University of Texas Study on Texas' Barnett Shale Oil and Ga

The University of Texas at Austin’s Bureau of Economic Geology recently released a new study, entitled the Sloan Foundation Shale Gas Assessment Study, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, predicting a reliable, although…
Jun 7
New Gas Processing Plants for Eagle Ford Shale in Texa

New Gas Processing Plants for Eagle Ford Shale in Texa

Recently, DCP Midstream and DCP Midstream Partners confirmed plans to build a cryogenic plant in South Texas to service the Eagle Ford shale. The cryogenic plant will provide natural gas processing services. The construction will be by a…
May 31
Oil and Gas Activity in the Texas Barnett Shale

Oil and Gas Activity in the Texas Barnett Shale

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (PNR) has 155,000 gross acres in the Barnett Shale play- two thirds in the liquids-rich area and one third in the dry gas area. PNR has operated this area since 2007. Pioneer, a company out of Dallas, started…

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The Business Law Blog

Covers business and real estate matters. By Wesley Denton.

http://thebusinesslawblog.blogspot.com/

Apr 10
Too scared to move

Too scared to move

It's a cliche to say that America is a litigious country, but once again someone has come into my office with a problem that, quite frankly, would like not have occurred in any other country.The details of the problem aren't relevant, and…
Sep 6
A partnership exit plan

A partnership exit plan

If you've read this blog for some time, you know that I've written often about what happens when business partners can no longer get along. But other things can happen to break up a partnership that should also be considered when setting up a…
Aug 30
Entrepeneurs and Adversity

Entrepeneurs and Adversity

More than a year now into the recession, and, for the first time in my career, having watched a largely suceessful clientele of entrepeneurs weather financial storms, I've learned that business people have handled this recession in different…

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The Cross Law Firm's Landlord Law…

The Cross Law Firm's Landlord Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting landlords, owners, and property management companies.

http://lawmatters.wordpress.com

May 29
CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) Issues New Income Qualification Level

CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) Issues New Income Qualification Level

The California Alternate Rates for Energy, otherwise known as “CARE” has issued new income qualification levels as of June 1, 2013. These new income levels will be used to determine if an individual or household qualifies for…
Aug 20
Managing Lawyer Tamara Cross Given Client’s Choice 2012 Award by Avvo

Managing Lawyer Tamara Cross Given Client’s Choice 2012 Award by Avvo

Tamara Cross Receives Client’s Choice 2012 Award
Jan 17
Attorney Tamara Cross to Give WMA’s 2012 Update of New Laws Seminar in San Diego

Attorney Tamara Cross to Give WMA’s 2012 Update of New Laws Seminar in San Diego

The Western Manufactured Housing Association‘s (WMA) 2012 Update of New Laws Seminar focuses on changes in the state law, as well as changes in state and federal regulations, and how these change

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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/

Jun 19
Louisiana Adopts EPA Revision to Condensable PM Requirements in its Definition of "Regulated NSR Pollutants"

Louisiana Adopts EPA Revision to Condensable PM Requirements in its Definition of "Regulated NSR Pollutants"

By Megan J. Spencer On October 25, 2012 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its corrected definition of “regulated NSR pollutant.” The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) adopted EPA’s…
Jun 19
EPA to Improve Oil and Gas Sector Air Emissions Data in Response to Inspector General's Report

EPA to Improve Oil and Gas Sector Air Emissions Data in Response to Inspector General's Report

By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On April 18, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) committed to improving air emissions data for the oil and natural gas production sector. EPA made this commitment in response to the Office…
Jun 6
BP Victory in Legacy Case Becomes Final

BP Victory in Legacy Case Becomes Final

In a legacy case defended by Liskow & Lewis, the Louisiana Supreme Court recently denied Plaintiff-landowners’ writ application seeking review of an opinion of the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal that affirmed a unanimous…

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The Fonteneau Firm LLC

Covers criminal law, landlord tenant law and personal injury law. By Kira Fonteneau.

http://thefonteneaufirm.com

Jul 25
Miller v. Alabama Creates Oppurtnity for Juveniles Serving Mandatory Life Without Parole

Miller v. Alabama Creates Oppurtnity for Juveniles Serving Mandatory Life Without Parole

In one of the last rulings of the spring term, the United States Supreme Court has given new hope to children who are convicted of capital crimes. In Miller v. Alabama, the Court was asked to rule on whether a mandatory life without parole…
Jul 3
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The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 19
Are tenants liable for repair works done by them which cause damage?

Are tenants liable for repair works done by them which cause damage?

Tenants unsuccessfully attempted to repair leakages in thei bathroom, but the landlord is not faced with expensive repair cost
Jun 17
The importance of energy performance certificates for tenant

The importance of energy performance certificates for tenant

A tenant question which shows the importance of an energy performance certificate and how they can affect your heating bill
Jun 16
New case on tenancy deposits received before April 2007

New case on tenancy deposits received before April 2007

A Court of Appeal decision on tenancy deposits paid before April 2007 where the fixed term expires after that time

Rank this Week: 552

The Law and Equity Report by…

The Law and Equity Report by Timothy Powers O'Neill

Covers Florida real estate and business litigation.

http://lawandequity.com

Aug 13
Copyright in the New

Copyright in the New

LendInk fiasco keeps rights management issue burning; Most don’t realize when you buy an e-book that you cannot resell it, and in the majority of cases can’t even lend it to a friend because of copyright, not technical issue
Aug 7
Copyright in the New

Copyright in the New

Posner: Sharing links isn’t copyright infringement
Mar 20
An Open Invitation

An Open Invitation

I respectfully decline the invitation to join your hallucination. Scott Adams An invitation to a wedding invokes more trouble than a summons to a police court. William Feather

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The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber,…

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC

Covers bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure, and real estate law in New York.

http://vaughnweberlaw.com

Jun 13
Picking a Jury in a Personal Injury Case

Picking a Jury in a Personal Injury Case

The jury selection process in Personal Injury cases is very important. Questioning the potential jurors is a process known as “Voir Dire.” This may be the single most important process in the whole trial. …
Jun 5
HAMP Program Extended

HAMP Program Extended

HAMP Loan Modifications will continue to be available to homeowners “through December 31, 2015.” The original program deadline was December 31, 2013. “The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing…
May 31
Evaluating a Personal Injury Case

Evaluating a Personal Injury Case

There are several factors that need to be considered in determining what the value of a Personal Injury case is. Multiple attorneys can have varying opinions with regards to the same case. That is because some attorneys will lend…

Rank this Week: 826

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law…

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog

Features news, commentary and musing about Massachusetts real estate law and litigation. By Richard D. Vetstein.

http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com

Jun 10
Battle Of The Offer Forms! Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) vs. Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB)

Battle Of The Offer Forms! Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) vs. Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB)

Is One Better Than The Other? The first step in the purchase and sale of real estate in Massachusetts is the execution of an Offer to Purchase. Historically, agents and attorneys have used the Offer to Purchase Real Estate form generated by…
May 29
Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Why A Massachusetts Real Estate Nominee Trust Is Worthless and Useless Since the concept of currency and debt was created, debtors have been playing a cat-and-mouse game with creditors in order to avoid satisfaction of their debts. A ruling…
May 29
Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Case Puts the Nail In the Nominee Trust Coffin Since the concept of currency and debt was created, debtors have been playing a cat-and-mouse game with creditors in order to avoid satisfaction of their debts. A ruling last week by the…

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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: 4653

The Thorpe Law Firm, P.A.

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

http://www.thorpelawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 17
Common Bankruptcy Myth

Common Bankruptcy Myth

With the deep recession America has been in in recent years, the term bankruptcy has been thrown around by the media a lot; high profile celebrities and athletes filing for Chapter 7 even though they make hundreds of thousands dollars a year.…
Jun 4
The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, or the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, became law on April 20, 2005. The intent of the law was to discourage bankruptcy filings under the Bankruptcy Code. The reform…
May 28
The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

Warren Carlos Sapp, born December 19, 1972 was a Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League. In March of 2012, Warren Sapp, who assets added up to 6.45 million dollars, filed for Chapter 7…

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the wasserblawg

Provides Chicago residential real estate information for buyers and sellers. By Michael H. Wasserman.

http://wasserblawg.blogspot.com/

May 15
Fortune cookie de jour

Fortune cookie de jour

contact mike: mwass@wasserlaw.net www.wasserlaw.net
Feb 3
Cook County Property Tax Bills are Here!

Cook County Property Tax Bills are Here!

Cook County property owners wee mailed last week. Better start asking around if you did not receive yours yet - those bills are all due by March 1st. If you know a property's PIN, you can look them up at the County Treasurer's web…
Jan 20
Tools of the Trade - CookCountyAssessor.com

Tools of the Trade - CookCountyAssessor.com

Assessor's Web Site Screen GrabWhenever a client hires me in connection with a local real estate purchase or sale, one of the first things I do is check out the local county assessor’s web site. For Cook County transactions, that would…

Rank this Week: 2987

Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/

Apr 8
You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

...a relatively small investment of time spent on the fundamentals can yield significant dividends in the future – and help to avoid much distress. And, the first fundamental, particularly for founders who do not anticipate seeking venture…
Apr 8
Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

Anyone who holds restricted stock of a non-public company, such as Twitter, Box, or Palantir among others, probably has discovered it is possible to find buyers for their stock by contacting Second Market or Shares Post or other…
Feb 22
California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

The court stated that this was a "case of first impression" and posed the issue as "whether an employee who has exhausted all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)...may nevertheless state…

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Traci D. Ellis

Covers real estate investing.

http://www.traciellis.com/blog

Feb 12
Startups and Surety Bond

Startups and Surety Bond

This is a guest post written by Kevin Kaiser of Surety Bonds.com, where you can learn more about startups and surety bonds and read up on industry trends and updates at the Surety Bond Insider. Entrepreneurs have a host of issues to contend…
Dec 1
To Be or Not to Be…That is the Question

To Be or Not to Be…That is the Question

So much is written about when to start a business, how to start a business, how to grow a business, how to manage a business, etc. But very little is written about when to close a business. I thought the following article addressed the…
Nov 18
I’M BAAACCCKKKK!

I’M BAAACCCKKKK!

Wow. What a difference a year makes. I’ve missed my readers. But while my blog has been down due to security and other technical issues, I’ve been busy re-tooling my practice and am happy to be back to blogging.

Rank this Week: 3907

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

Jun 6
Court of Appeals Decision Reminds Landlords To Review Their Nonstandard Rental Provisions Before Making Deductions from A Tenant’s Security Deposit

Court of Appeals Decision Reminds Landlords To Review Their Nonstandard Rental Provisions Before Making Deductions from A Tenant’s Security Deposit

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, in an unpublished decision dated May 9, 2013, held that a landlord wrongfully withheld a portion of his tenants’ security deposit for costs incurred when attempting to re-rent the…
May 28
AASEW Meeting: Is Property Management An Art or A Science? – June 17, 2013 at 7 pm.

AASEW Meeting: Is Property Management An Art or A Science? – June 17, 2013 at 7 pm.

Join the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin on June 17th as we have masters of the craft present on Best Practices in Property Management along with the legal ramifications of failing to follow the rules. SE Wisconsin…
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…

Rank this Week: 4509

utahcondolaw

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

http://utahcondolaw.blogspot.com/

May 12
We're Moving

We're Moving

Over the next little while, I intend to relocate the hosting of this blog to wordpress -- it will allow more options and features in posting, and I think I can make it look a bit better. So, if you want to keep up, you might want to change…
Mar 26
Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws -- National and Local Presentation

Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws -- National and Local Presentation

The National Business Institute has asked me to present a national teleconference on the subject of amending community association (HOAs, Homeowner Associations, Home Owner Associations, condominiums, PUDs, Planned Unit Developments --…
Mar 25
The Essentials of Community Management

The Essentials of Community Management

Last weekend, The Utah Chapter of the Community Associations Institute sponsored its "Essentials of Community Management" course. Several active members of the industry taught about the fundamentals of homeowner association and condominium…

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Virginia Community Association Law…

Virginia Community Association Law Blog

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

http://www.virginiacommunityassociationlaw.com/

Jun 15
Removing a Mechanic's Lien (In the Condominium Context) May Be Easier than You Think

Removing a Mechanic's Lien (In the Condominium Context) May Be Easier than You Think

As any condominium association that has had to deal with one knows, the mechanic’s lien is a powerful hammer to force payment to a contractor. Once it is filed in the land records, a lien often makes it impossible for condominium…
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…

Rank this Week: 1934

Virginia Condominium &…

Virginia Condominium & Homeowners Association Lawyer

Covers legal issues relating to condominium ownership and homeowners associations. Published by Inman & Strickler, PLC.

http://www.vahoalaw.com/

May 29
Mike Inman to Speak at Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

Mike Inman to Speak at Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

The Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Dominion Tower, Suite 400 3 CLE Credits Coordinator: H. Kimberlie Young, Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Faculty: Stephen W. Brewer, Willcox & Savage, P.C.…
May 6
Nonstock Corporation Act

Nonstock Corporation Act

We are all familiar with the Condominium Act and the Property Owners Association Act but how often do we think about the Nonstock Corporation Act? Most of our Associations were formed as nonstock corporations so when we are looking at...
Apr 3
BEFORE YOU BUY...DO YOUR "DUE DILIGENCE"

BEFORE YOU BUY...DO YOUR "DUE DILIGENCE"

Q. I am getting ready to retire and I am considering buying a condominium unit and have looked at several older complexes and some that are brand new. Are there any tips you can give me on what to look...

Rank this Week: 3271

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?

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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…

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Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog

Oct 15
Political Discussions in the Workplace

Political Discussions in the Workplace

Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
Oct 10
Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
Sep 25
Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…

Rank this Week: 1724

Wireless Site Development Law

Covers the wireless site development process from A to Z-–acquisition to zoning. By LeClair Ryan.

http://wirelesssitedevelopmentlaw.com/

Sep 30
Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

From everything I have seen, heard, and experienced, the rush to upgrade sites to deliver faster download speeds and keep up with data demands is not unlike the old market launch days. There is a lot of pressure, some friendly and some not so…
Sep 30
Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

From everything I have seen, heard, and experienced, the rush to upgrade sites to deliver faster download speeds and keep up with data demands is not unlike the old market launch days. There is a lot of pressure, some friendly and some not so…
Sep 24
Venn and the Art of Wireless Regulation

Venn and the Art of Wireless Regulation

It’s important to educate legislators and local governments about the 1996 Telecommunications Act, which added Section 332(c)(7) to the Communications Act of 1934. This section, also referred to as Section 704, affects the permitting of…

Rank this Week: 3847

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: 5031

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