Category: Property Law

B.C. Supreme Court allows claim against government for damages for improperly cancelled project Most development in B.C. requires approval by government, whether through permitting, rezoning, subdivision approval, or licencing. That process often appears opaque to applicants. Denials, which can effectively terminate a project, can be given with little or no justification. Typically, the main avenue…

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Where an owner of land is struggling to pay loans secured over the land it is not uncommon for the owner to enter into a lease with a related party in an attempt to avoid losing control of the land should the mortgagee enter possession and attempt to sell the land. The questions which arise…

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On November 20, 2023, the Fort Myers City Council took a significant step toward amending the city’s Land Development Code. The proposed changes, presented during the council’s meeting, cover a wide range of issues—from new zoning categories to food truck regulations. Below are a few key highlights and potential implications of these proposed revisions. New…

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An eviction in Florida is predicated on the concept that the occupant has a legal right to occupy the premises. In contrast, an ejectment is based on the reality that the occupant has no such legal right. Evictions and ejectments are similar in that both are controlled by specific statutes and both result in the…

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The threat of extreme wildfires has doubled in the past 20 years, with almost 20,000 fires blazing across the United States in 2024 alone. These high-intensity fires can be deadly, expensive, and create lingering health and environmental consequences. While we are used to seeing firefighters on the frontlines, researchers hope that next-generation smart technology, augmented…

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Landlord Law’s weekly Newsround is here again, let’s see what has caught our eye this week. Date for second reading of Renters Rights Bill now set October 9th 2024, has been announced as the date for the second reading of the Renters Rights Bill.  Which is just after Labour party conference. This reading allows all…

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Thomas Kearns and Hyman Kindler Publish Article in NYREJ on Contract Vendee Title Insurance New York Real Estate Journal published an article on November 28 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns and real estate partner Hyman Kindler entitled “Contract Vendee Title Insurance” (by subscription). When negotiating a real estate contract of…

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California has become known as the land of sunshine, adventure, and opportunity, and whether you are a California native looking to relocate or a newcomer to the Golden State, you will find that the California real estate market can pose significant challenges, especially in the hot market of the San Francisco Bay Area. Shocking price…

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Property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other permit- and authorization-holders may have even more opportunities for further extensions due to Hurricane Ian in 2022. The following provides an overview of the permit extension available under law, including what gives rise to the extensions, the types of permits and authorizations that are covered, and how…

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An all-inclusive deed of trust (“AITD”) is used when the seller will be financing part of the selling price, and the buyer will also take subject to the existing deed of trust. The seller remains on the existing loan (and continues to make the payments) and finances the difference between the existing loan balance and…

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