Claims deadlines and submittals are no longer easy for Florida policyholders. Thanks to many recent legislative changes, which many Florida’s politicians wholeheartedly supported, Florida policyholders now have intricate claims requirements that can spell doom for them and allow insurance companies loopholes to avoid paying otherwise valid claims. It’s hard to keep up with all the changes to…
In general, new homes must be constructed pursuant to the current requirements of local Massachusetts real estate zoning bylaws. Under some circumstances, however, the zoning bylaw may provide for an exception, such as for existing structures. In an October 7, 2019 opinion, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts considered whether a cottage that had been destroyed…
As many housing providers and tenants have experienced when leasing a residential property, sometimes issues pop up in the property that require repair. Some might be minor- such as fixing the pilot light on a stove burner- and others larger- such as remediating mold in a property. But whose job is it at the end…
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This is the third and final part of a three-part series. In Part 1 I took a look at the Grenfell Fire Inquiry report and set out what, in my view, are the main organisations and issues which the Inquiry found were responsible for the fire. In Part 2 I looked mainly at the doctrines…
When you think of criminal offences, trespassing usually doesn’t make the top of the list. It is one of those acts that are not regarded as high-profile cases. However, the law doesn’t treat such offences lightly even if the person who has been caught trespassing has not been aware that they are committing a criminal…
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When buying or selling a property in Florida, it is essential to ensure that the title is clear and free of any issues affecting ownership rights. Unfortunately, title issues can arise even after a property has been purchased, leading to significant legal problems. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to understand…
Tenants Given Presumptive Right to Seal Certain Eviction Records; Strict Rules Imposed On Credit Reporting Agencies; Landlords May Lose Invaluable Tenant Screening Tool After years of lobbying, tenant advocates finally got a long-sought after eviction sealing measure through the Legislature and signed by Governor Healey as part of the recently passed Affordable Homes Act. Gov….
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Bored with buy & hold real estate? Don’t have much money, but you aren’t afraid of hard work? Need to make money fast? Wholesaling/Assignments might just be your answer! This creative real estate strategy is really, magic! Why? Because you can turn nothing into fast cash! How do I know this? We recently surveyed our…
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We are in a percolating real estate cycle which is clearly symbiotic with the economy. For some, the economy is going quite well. For example, those who have 401(k)s are generally impressed with how they have grown this year, as well as those individuals who are savers and have found that they can earn 5%…
Issues concerning ownership and property boundaries may be brought before the Massachusetts Land Court to decide. In an October 10, 2019 Massachusetts real estate case, multiple parties brought competing claims regarding their respective rights to a section of marshland on the coast of a peninsula. The parties involved in the case were three neighbors who each…
