There’s a curious echoing through the hallways of the public adjusting industry. Private equity is knocking on the door. It is not just knocking politely but banging with a battering ram made of spreadsheets, valuations, and ambitious acquisition plans. I personally know of at least four private equity deals that have already gone through involving…
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A water leak from an upstairs flat can not only lead to property damage but also raises questions about who is responsible for repairs. Although cases are rarely if ever the same, this is the type of issue that our expert property litigation team are experienced in dealing with. Usually acting for landlords, property investors…
On April 7, the Office of Policy for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from industry professionals, grid operators, local communities, Tribal governments, and other stakeholders regarding the development and operation of AI infrastructure—including data centers—on DOE-owned or managed lands. This initiative aligns with the January 2025 Executive…
Our office is contacted frequently about disputes related to real estate clients own with other individuals. This can include un-wed significant others, siblings, friends and business partners. In most of these situations, the owners do not have any sort of written co-ownership agreement, and as a result, the dispute can become very costly, or the…
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Guest Post: Intro to Rent-to-Own in the United States, Including Investor Lawyer’s Thoughts on the Canadian Equivalent. Rent-to-Own (sometimes called lease options) is a way of buying a home without taking on a mortgage, and versions of it have a worldwide presence. Our friends in the American real estate investing community have been working with…
Most of the discussion around the Renters Rights Bill tends to be Landlords whinging about the loss of section 21 and Tenants complaining that the changes do not go far enough! However, what is not being covered is the swinging changes to the powers of Local Authority Enforcement Officers! Rogue landlords are a real blight…
New York Real Estate Journal published an article on March 25 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “What Is Estoppel?” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). While real estate professionals should be familiar with the term “estoppel,” the legal doctrine of estoppel has a surprisingly wide reach. Estoppel is a…
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Imagine this: your Florida home has just been torn apart by a hurricane. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to show the insurance adjuster the gaping hole in the roof. Maybe you forget to mention the water-soaked baseboards or the sagging ceiling across the house. Maybe you don’t even notice the cracked foundation because you’re focused…
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If you’re married and have debts in your name, you may wonder whether your creditors can access your spouse’s assets to recover any unpaid debt. Before any payment becomes due or you are made bankrupt, you should be confident in your position regarding your partner’s assets. As a starting point, creditors can usually only go…
Individuals purchasing real property in California quite often do so jointly with others. Whether investing, starting a family, or for business purposes, sharing the benefits and burdens of property ownership often makes good sense. We often get questions from married and non-married persons alike There are three principal ways in which parties may jointly hold…
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