Category: Property Law

Real estate is a cyclical game. The market is strong; the market is weak. It’s a buyer’s market; it’s a seller’s market. Interest rates are abusively high; interest rates are unbelievably low. Inflation is rampant; deflation is around the corner. All of these factors affect what Canadian homeowners and investors pay for their dream home…

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Welcome to our first Newsround for June, let’s take a look at what has been in the housing news headlines this week. Fire risk warning for kitchen appliances Air fryers have been in the news this week for being a potential fire hazard if not used correctly and if left unattended. This is not good…

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Thomas Kearns Publishes Article in NYREJ on Non-Recourse Lenders Refusing to Take a Deed in Lieu New York Real Estate Journal published an article on May 27 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “Is a Bank Required to Take a Deed in Lieu?” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). Non-recourse…

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There is strong evidence to support the idea that children benefit greatly when both parents are positively involved and spend quality time with them. This is why some of the most contentious issues in family law revolve around decision-making and parenting time. It’s Not Just About Time — It’s About Experience However, research suggests that…

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The announcement of California’s Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is a welcome development. The success of this initiative will depend entirely on who is appointed to serve. After years of mounting complaints from wildfire survivors and consumer advocates, this task force represents a long-overdue attempt to establish uniform, science-based…

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The rapid growth of electricity demand from data centers has emerged as a major challenge for the U.S. power sector. Much of this demand is being driven by the deployment of large learning models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI). These workloads require large-volume, high-uptime computational infrastructure, and correspondingly large, reliable power supplies. Combined with…

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It is the New Year, and with that comes resolutions, gift returns, tax returns and new laws.  This is a short guide to help landlords and tenants navigate the new rental protections laws that the City Counsel of Redwood City approved in 2018 and are effective as of January 1, 2019. Minimum Lease Terms As…

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Anyone who follows this blog knows that I love Agreements for Sale (AFS)! It’s a seller financing strategy that is so, so relevant in today’s tough Canadian real estate market. AFS is a classic way of buying property with very little money out of your own pocket. On November 17th, we’re running a special AFS…

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Read Newsweek’s interview of Suzanne Hollander Professor Real Estate® about her views on the elimination of Property Tax in Florida.  Governor Ron DeSantis‘ proposal to eliminate property taxes in Florida could have huge consequences for the state’s housing market, experts told Newsweek, potentially boosting homeowners’ wealth while slashing aspiring homebuyers’ chances to get on the property…

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In Ontario, the 30-day survivorship clause is a common provision in wills specifying that a beneficiary must survive the testator by at least 30 days to inherit any bequests. This clause serves several important purposes in estate planning. Clarifying Inheritance Rights Without a survivorship clause, if a beneficiary dies shortly after the testator, determining the…

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