Massachusetts’s Supreme Judicial Court issued its long-awaited decision in the Thompson case, concerning foreclosure notices in Massachusetts. This is a decision that lenders, title examiners, and other real estate professionals have been closely following since the original federal court decision. more »
Last week, I won a dismissal of a claim against my client in a real estate contract dispute, using Massachusetts’s “anti-SLAPP” law. Anti-SLAPP is a highly effective means of dismissing meritless claims aimed at inhibiting one’s right of petition. “SLAPP” more »
One of my projects this fall has been writing for LexisNexis’s Practical Guidance series. LexisNexis, in my opinion, is the best source for legal research, and it is honor to be part of their team. My article, Residential Foreclosure in more »
Zoning disputes typically arise when property owners have disagreements over whether someone is entitled to specific zoning relief, such as a variance. The law allows a party who is “aggrieved” by a zoning decision to appeal the matter in court. more »
Section 8 evictions, compared to other residential evictions in Massachusetts, follow a slightly different set of rules and restrictions. This week, the Appeals Court issued a decision, Scott Realty Group Trust v. Charland, clarifying the required notice to quit for more »
Buying a foreclosed property must be done with care. Compared to the purchase of other real property, foreclosed properties come with their own specific challenges. Purchasing a foreclosed property usually occurs (1) at the public foreclosure auction sale or (2) more »
The Massachusetts state eviction moratorium officially ends today, with Governor Baker declining to extend this protection for tenants. Here, I’ll discuss three things for landlords to know about the status of evictions in Massachusetts going forward. A Federal Eviction Moratorium, more »
Landlord advice is a topic I am often asked about for those renting in Massachusetts. Here, I want to share several tips on this important topic. Use a Written Agreement for All Tenancies There are generally two options for renting more »
Evicting commercial tenants is a different process than a residential eviction, which are more common in Massachusetts. Although commercial evictions often occur through the same court procedure, the underlining law is different. With the existing eviction moratorium expected to expire more »
Tree disputes happen much more than you might expect in Massachusetts. These problems are most common among adjacent landowners, and can lead to major disputes if not properly addressed. Tree disputes generally consist of two types of matters: (1) damages more »
