If you’re a residential landlord, you may want to access your property for multiple valid reasons. When given notice, most reasonable tenants will happily grant you access to inspect the property. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. What legal recourse do you have if a tenant refuses to give you or your representative access for […]
Colleague and host Shellka Arora-Cox recently sat down with Sandhya Ganapathy, CEO of EDP Renewables North America, to discuss the fascinating intersection of the energy transition and artificial intelligence. (Editor’s note: The following transcript has been edited for clarity.) From the heart of India, resilience has shaped who I am. Today, I am sharing insights […]
In quiet title actions a common defense is the statute of limitations – has the plaintiff waited too long to file suit? Generally, the clock does not run while the defendant is in “undisturbed possession.” But what that means is often disputed in these cases, and there are no bright line rules. In a recent […]
At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to comply with the law. These tasks can be intimidating and are riddled with pitfalls that could result in further involvement with your tenant, including potential dispute. In this article, we will go over some of the […]
When searching for the ideal piece of real estate to buy, properties in foreclosure can be an interesting place to look. Are you an investor looking for a new rental property? Or maybe you’re a buyer looking for a dream home—or at least a property you can turn into your dream home. By considering foreclosures, […]
Wu Administration Misled Public On Details Of Plan: Corrupt Local Rent Control Boards Can Override Rent Increases, Lifetime Leases Allowed, Small Housing Providers Unfairly Targeted The Boston City Council just passed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s controversial rent control measure by a 11-2 vote. Wu marketed her plan as some sort of reasonable compromise where rents […]
On April 13, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 360, a bill to make significant changes to the state’s construction defect claims process. The new law, which goes into effect immediately, should provide some additional protections to those in the construction industry by shorting the time period for bringing design and construction […]
Welcome to our weekly Newsround where we bring you the housing news that has been trending this week. Renters Rights Bill Second Reading This took place on Thursday. After a fairly long debate the bill was passed and will now move on to the committee stage. Which will take place on a date to be […]
A homeowner may file an action to quiet title in order to claim their ownership rights of the property in question. In a September 4, 2019 Massachusetts property case, the plaintiffs brought an action in Land Court claiming ownership of a way that lined one side of their property. The plaintiffs also sought a judgment […]
Shopping Centers in Latin America Offer Customers “Happiness in this Life†and Democratic Values – Tips to Learn from Latam for Your Shopping Mall Reprinted from Real Estate Issues Volume 47, Number 4 – February 10, 2023 with permission of Counselors of Real Estate® of the National Association of REALTORS®. Written by: Professor Real Estate® Suzanne […]