While there still are residential home buyers waiting to buy until mortgage rates lower and with home appreciation prices slowing, there are nevertheless opportunities for homebuyers in the new construction market. Why? High construction costs, rising interest rates, inflation, and buyer concerns concerning job security all pose challenges to builders, According to the National Association…
New York Real Estate Journal published an article on May 30 authored by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns and Litigation counsel Joseph Weiner entitled “Guaranty Law Held Unconstitutional” (by subscription). On March 31, 2023, in Melendez v. City of New York, the Southern District of New York declared N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 22-1005 unconstitutional….
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In San Jose Unified School District v. Santa Clara County Office of Education, (6th Dist. 2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 967, the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District (San Jose) held that county boards of education lack the statutory authority under CA Government Code section 53094 to issue zoning exemptions for charter schools. In 2013,…
I thought my last blog mentioning my friend Kermith Sonnier would be Public Adjuster Kermith Sonnier Passes. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals changed that with an extensive discussion of Kermith’s expert damages testimony and opinions in the case analyzed in yesterday’s post, Church Mutual Prevails in Latest Hurricane Laura Bad Faith Case: Key Differences…
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. In the realm of commercial real estate, understanding the intricate web of title and escrow details is paramount for a smooth transaction. ESQ.title, a respected real estate law firm based in Coral Gables, Florida, specializes in guiding clients through these complex aspects of property deals. In this article, we will…
If you’re a residential landlord, you may want to access your property for multiple valid reasons. When given notice, most reasonable tenants will happily grant you access to inspect the property. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. What legal recourse do you have if a tenant refuses to give you or your representative access for…
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Colleague and host Shellka Arora-Cox recently sat down with Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, to discuss the fascinating intersection of the energy transition and artificial intelligence. (Editor’s note: The following transcript has been edited for clarity.) From the heart of India, resilience has shaped who I am. Today, I am sharing insights…
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In quiet title actions a common defense is the statute of limitations – has the plaintiff waited too long to file suit? Generally, the clock does not run while the defendant is in “undisturbed possession.” But what that means is often disputed in these cases, and there are no bright line rules. In a recent…
At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to comply with the law. These tasks can be intimidating and are riddled with pitfalls that could result in further involvement with your tenant, including potential dispute. In this article, we will go over some of the…
When searching for the ideal piece of real estate to buy, properties in foreclosure can be an interesting place to look. Are you an investor looking for a new rental property? Or maybe you’re a buyer looking for a dream home—or at least a property you can turn into your dream home. By considering foreclosures,…
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