Massachusetts zoning law imposes an array of restrictions on the right to use one’s property. The law permits a party to seek an exception (known as a variance) if a party believes they have unique circumstances excusing them from fulfilling more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision this week clarifying who can challenge a zoning decision, and the role of a trial judge in making this inquiry. This decision, Talmo v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Framingham, is included more »
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an important decision last week on Massachusetts tree law. The decision, Shiel v. Rowell, discusses a property owner’s liability for a tree on their property. Background The facts of this case are fairly straightforward. The parties, more »
The Massachusetts Property Law Blog is proud to have Attorney Joseph N. Schneiderman guest blog on the Massachusetts Appeals Court’s recent Hickey v. ZBA of Dennis decision, an appeal involving proper notice for a zoning appeal. Attorney Schneiderman is an appellate attorney licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut and may more »
Starting July 1st, my firm will be moving to Charlestown, Massachusetts (only several blocks away from my current office). My new office has plenty of parking and facilities that will help me continue to best serve my clients, and hopefully more »
Boston 25 News interviewed me for a news story about drones and privacy rights in Massachusetts. Watch it here. As I have written before, drones are raising many concerns over how this new technology can interfere with other’s right to more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a decision this week on appealing a lis pendens. This decision, DeLucia v. Kfoury (included below), discusses the process for doing so and the consequences of not filing a timely notice of appeal. What is a more »
A real estate purchase agreement is an essential part of buying or selling property. Understanding the importance of these agreements is essential for avoiding potential problems later on in the sale process. Selling Property Generally Requires A Written Agreement Massachusetts, more »
Buying your first home can be both an exciting and stressful experience. While homeownership is, to many, the height of financial success, the process of purchasing a home has many traps for the unwary. As a lawyer involved in real more »
Adverse possession is an area of law that every Massachusetts property owner needs to be aware of. These types of claims allow a party using another person’s property to acquire it through continuous use. If you suspect your property may more »
