Category: Property Law

As a solicitor and someone who drafts tenancy agreements, I was particularly interested to see what the Renters Rights Bill has to say about tenancy agreements. Particularly after my experience of dealing with the new Welsh rules back in 2022. The Welsh Occupation Contracts To recap, the Welsh amendments provide that: The rules apply to…

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Muchas Gracias Downtown News – It was a beautiful day to participate in Downtown News‘s urban expert meeting with new City of Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo! Learn more below! Sabina Covo was elected on February 27 for the Miami City Commission, District 2, after a short but intense campaign. Like most elections, it was rich in promises. Candidate…

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Cash offers on homes have increased substantially over the last few years. In 2022, according to Redfin, 30% of all home sales were paid with all cash with 64% of all $1 million plus sales in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties as well as 46% those under $1 million being cash deals. What are…

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Thomas Kearns and Hyman Kindler Publish Article in NYREJ on Non-Imputation Title Insurance New York Real Estate Journal published an article on September 26 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns and real estate partner Hyman Kindler entitled “Non-Imputation Title Insurance” (by subscription). Real estate investors often purchase ownership interests in existing…

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In asset purchase transactions, due diligence is a critical phase for investigating and assessing the assets being transferred, their condition, and any associated liabilities. Below is an overview of what the due diligence process typically entails: 1. Defining Scope and Objectives The due diligence process begins by clearly defining the scope and objectives of the…

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In Acqua Vista Homeowners Assn. v. MWI, Inc., (2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 1129, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, clarified the burden of proof that homeowners must satisfy to prove defects in new construction against materials suppliers. The Court held that under SB 800 (the Right to Repair Act, “RRA”, California Civil Code § 895…

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In my basic course about property insurance coverage to public adjusters, and as a standard issue regarding case intake at Merlin Law Group, I first emphasize to always make certain the named insureds and clients have a right to bring the claims. There is a practical aspect of this—you want to represent people and businesses…

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The federal government has announced they are removing the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) on all new qualifying rental housing constructions to help with the rising cost of living. This is effective September 14, 2023, subject to the passage of the related legislation. The removal will be by way of an enhanced GST/HST…

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By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Embarking on a commercial real estate journey involves navigating a complex landscape of legalities, and at the core of this complexity are commercial lease agreements. These agreements, which govern the terms of the landlord-tenant relationship, come in various forms, each tailored to different business needs. ESQ.title, a distinguished real estate…

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