Zoning and Anti-SLAPP
The Appeals Court issued an important decision this week on the interplay between zoning and the more »
Restrictive Covenants: What’s Allowed?
Restrictive covenants are private restrictions on land use. The Massachusetts Land Court has introduced a proposed more »
Encroachment of Property in Massachusetts
Encroachment of property occurs when a structure is on someone else’s land. In Massachusetts, the law more »
Massachusetts Land Records
The Massachusetts land records consist of all documents related to the ownership of real property in more »
Zoning Judicial Review in Massachusetts
The Appeals Court issued an interesting decision earlier this year concerning some important topics on zoning more »
Rent Escrow in Massachusetts
Rent escrow refers to the holding of rent money while a legal matter is ongoing. The more »
Adam Sherwin Appointed to the Massachusetts Zoom Control Commission
I’m honored to announce that Governor Baker has appointed me today to the newly formed Zoom more »
Title Issues with Foreclosed Properties
Title issues with foreclosed properties often arise when a dispute comes up over a property’s lawful more »
Cash for Keys: What Landlords Need to Know
Cash for keys is a popular alternative to the formal eviction process in Massachusetts. As an more »
Specific Performance for Property: Three Things to Know
Specific performance for property is a legal remedy available for many real estate disputes. Here, I’ll more »