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 »
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 »
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 »
While making a general claim for adverse possession can be easy, the process of proving adverse possession is a different ballgame. Adverse possession has specific, detailed requirements that must be proven for a successful claim. Courts can and will look more »
Fixing a foreclosure problem is a matter that may be necessary if a mistake is made in the foreclosure process. If such a mistake occurs, and the foreclosure is void, the buyer does not have full ownership of the property, more »
Selling a home with tenants in it is a topic that often arises with the listing and purchasing of real estate. While it is common to sell property that is occupied with tenants, both buyers and sellers should be aware more »
Quiet title is a legal action used to resolved real estate disputes. This action asks a court to issue an order resolving a property issue. This can be highly effective in determining one’s rights in property. Overview of Quiet Title more »
Massachusetts’ land records are an essential tool for any real estate matter, whether it be a real estate dispute or transaction (such as buying or selling a home). Here, I’ll discuss five things to know about Massachusetts’ land records. Free, more »
