Category: Property Law

The possibility of a second Trump administration heralding significant regulatory and tax policy changes for the ultrawealthy and their family offices is, to put it mildly, substantial. For decades, family offices have operated within an opaque legal framework marked by limited guidance, oversight, or public disclosure. They also have navigated a labyrinthine tax code riddled…

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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of San Jose adopted Ordinance No. 30381, an Urgency Covid-19 Moratorium on Evictions (“SJ-Moratorium”), on March 17, 2020. The SJ-Moratorium took effect on March 18, 2020, and expires on April 17, 2020, 60 days after its adoption,…

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Alberta Tar-sands Could See Growth from Demand for Plastics. Major oil companies have been fleeing the oil-sands. Huge companies like Devon Energy and Shell Oil have sold their Northern Alberta oil-sands interests and projects at fire sale prices. HSBC has formally stated that they will no longer invest in the oil-sands. Does that mean Fort…

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CDC Issues New Eviction Moratorium Through October 3, 2021, Pausing Evictions In Areas Of “Substantial” Covid-19 Transmission Like a zombie apocolypse from the Walking Dead, the eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control, which expired on July 31, has been resurrected by the Biden administration. Citing widespread delays in the distribution of federal…

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Welcome to another Newsround.  Let’s see what has been trending in the housing news this week. Right to Rent checks guide updated The government has updated its Landlord’s guide to right to rent checks as of the 12th February 2025. The most significant updates are:- the decommissioning of biometric cards, including Biometric Residence Permits/Card (BRP/BRC)…

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Top 2024 Legal Developments Affecting New York’s Commercial Real Estate Industry New York Real Estate Journal published an article on January 28 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “Top 2024 Legal Developments Affecting New York’s Commercial Real Estate Industry” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). 1. City of Yes. The…

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In Ontario, the assumption of mortgage risk as a result of co-signing for a mortgage and remaining liable on it does not amount to consideration. This means that if a person is added on title to your property to help you qualify for a mortgage and remains liable on the mortgage without having contributed to…

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Florida’s Insurance Commissioner, Mike Yaworsky, is not only going to hear from property damage attorneys about oversight of insurance companies, but he also certainly has the attention of Florida’s roofing industry after suggesting a ban on asphalt shingles. An article written by Ron Hurtibise and republished in the Tampa Bay Times, “Asphalt Shingle Roofs Lose…

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By:  Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. As we step into 2025, the housing market in Florida presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges, primarily shaped by affordability issues, insurance costs, and fluctuating mortgage rates. However, the state’s strong job market, increasing inventory, and enduring appeal continue to make it a hub for real estate activities….

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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of Mountain View adopted Ordinance No. 2.20, an Urgency Suspension of Residential Covid-19 Evictions (“MV-Moratorium”), on March 27, 2020. The MV-Moratorium immediately took effect and expires on May 31, 2020, unless extended by the City Council.   On…

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