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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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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…

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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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Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

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

Nov 24
Digging the gold out of family farm corporation

Digging the gold out of family farm corporation

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

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

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

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

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

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EvictionTime.com Blog

Covers Florida eviction and landlord-tenant law. By Chen Law Firm, PA.

http://evictiontime.com/blog-evictiontime/

Oct 8
When do you need an Attorney in a Landlord-Tenant matter?

When do you need an Attorney in a Landlord-Tenant matter?

A tenant should hire an attorney whenever the landlord is represented by an attorney. If the tenant feels there is something improper by the landlord or feels their rights are being violated, they should consult an attorney. Quite often…
Oct 8
Lease Terms – a few item

Lease Terms – a few item

IMPORTANT: If you do not understand something in the lease or the lease does not include something the landlord agreed to provide, don’t sign it!!! The lease is legally binding and most judges will not accept the following statement,…
Oct 8
When is it okay to withhold rent?

When is it okay to withhold rent?

Generally you need a material breach of the landlord’s duties to withhold rent. It is most commonly used when the landlord fails to make repairs or maintain the property according to the following statute: 83.51 Landlord’s obligation…

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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…

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Law of the Land - Canadian…

Law of the Land - Canadian Commercial Real Estate Law Blog

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

http://lawoftheland.blogs.com/law_of_the_land_canadian_/

Apr 28
Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

Withholding consent to assignments: a primer

The issue of when a landlord can refuse to consent to the assignment of a lease remains a notable source of litigation in the commercial real estate space. While lease agreements typically contain provisions permitting the tenant to assign…
Apr 28
Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

Exercising a termination clause requires strict satisfaction of any attached condition

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently articulated the importance of satisfying the conditions attached to termination clauses when seeking to terminate a lease. What the trial court considered to be a largely semantic point in Dunnville…
Feb 24
Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Sovereign Immunity and the Challenge of Leasing to Foreign State Tenant

Leasing real property to foreign states presents a unique challenge to landlords. The operation of the doctrine of sovereign immunity, if not properly addressed in the lease instrument, can severely impact a landlord’s ability to seek…

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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.

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California Property Rights Journal

Focuses on property rights, land use and regulation in the Golden State. By Hart, King & Coldren.

http://capropertyrights.com

Mar 21
The Supreme Court Unanimously Slaps Down the EPA and the Ninth Circuit

The Supreme Court Unanimously Slaps Down the EPA and the Ninth Circuit

The Sackets sought to build a home several lots away from a lake in a developed area which they reasonably assumed could not be deemed a wetland.
Mar 15
Will the Supreme Court Decide Whether Rent Control Can Cause a Taking?

Will the Supreme Court Decide Whether Rent Control Can Cause a Taking?

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering a cert. petition in Harmon v. Kimmel (Appeal No. 11A871) Robert Thomas at inversecondemnation.com has posted a link to the cert.
Sep 1
Any dolts for a volt?

Any dolts for a volt?

Our federal government “invested” billons of dollars in GM with the understanding that GM would be developing the volt. Way back in February, the Obama administration touted its goal of a millon electric cars on the road by 2015. …

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Los Angeles Eviction Lawyer

Provides eviction and landlord and tenant information.

http://www.losangelesevictionlawyer.com/blog

Jul 3
Eviction discovery rule

Eviction discovery rule

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

Rent Control Eviction

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

Forclosure Crisi

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

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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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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…

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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/

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…

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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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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

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
Nov 2
Mobilehome Owner Dies Without a Will: What to do as the Mobilehome Park Owner

Mobilehome Owner Dies Without a Will: What to do as the Mobilehome Park Owner

If the homeowner dies without a will, then as the community owner, the situation is not any different than that described above. You might be presented with a “Small Estates Affidavit”. In the absence of that, a representative of the…

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Commercial Lease Law

Covers commercial lease transactions. By LeClair Ryan.

http://commercialleaselawblog.com/

Jul 30
Assignment or Sublease, Which One is Right For You?

Assignment or Sublease, Which One is Right For You?

Take a look at my last few blog posts for a refresher on the basics of assignments (a transfer of 100% of the tenant’s leasehold) and subleases (a transfer of less than 100% of the tenant’s leasehold).
Jul 17
Landlord’s Consent to Tenant’s Transfer of its Leasehold

Landlord’s Consent to Tenant’s Transfer of its Leasehold

This series of blog posts was triggered by the initial question of why attorneys spend so much time negotiating the assignment and subletting provisions in a lease agreement.
Jul 2
Assignment and Subletting Provisions: Specific Words Matter

Assignment and Subletting Provisions: Specific Words Matter

In my last blog post I dipped my feet into the question of why attorneys spend so much time on the assignment and subletting provisions in a lease agreement. The answer stems from the default rule that a tenant may freely transfer its…

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idahocondolaw

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

http://idahocondolaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 25
Disability Discrimination in Idaho?

Disability Discrimination in Idaho?

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

Rental Restrictions in Bylaws?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in an opinion released last Friday, issued an opinion which affirms the validity of rental restrictions included in a community association's bylaws, as opposed to the association's declaration. Several courts…
Feb 27
Get Your Pools and Spas Fixed NOW!

Get Your Pools and Spas Fixed NOW!

A recent meeting of the Utah Chapter of the Community Association Institute addressed pool safety and the need to modify association pools pursuant to the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; seven months ago I suggested in this…

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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…

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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…

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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?

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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:…

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Lord of the Lease

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

http://lordofthelease.blogspot.com/

Nov 22
Occupy LA Offered 10,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space for $1 Per Year Plus Farmland

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

Didn't think I'd be writing about the Occupy Movement but here we are... Occupy LA and Los Angeles officials may be entering lease negotiations for a space near City Hall. In exchange for cleaning up camp, officials have offered the…
Nov 2
Protect Clients from Repeated and Harassing Lawsuit

Protect Clients from Repeated and Harassing Lawsuit

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

Thanks Justia!

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

Rank this Week: 5242

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…

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