Settling real estate disputes is my goal for every case I take on. In nearly every circumstance, both parties in a legal dispute can better resolve the matter without prolonged litigation or trial. In this blog post, I’ll share some more »
A recent story from Maine discusses the importance of how to settle property disputes and, most importantly, what to avoid. In this article, a dispute over property among neighbors got so bad that one of the neighbors cut the other’s more »
Massachusetts has a unique forum for handling real estate disputes: Land Court. Land Court is a specialty court which handles a wide array of property issues, including Servicemembers’ Cases, boundary disputes, and other real property matters. Those involved with a more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision this week concerning adverse possession and easements by prescription. The decision, Smaland Beach Association v. Genova, is available here. This decision concerns beach access . . . a common source of these cases. 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 »
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 »
An effective tool in pursuing a real estate dispute is a lis pendens. A request for a lis pendens often comes up in property lawsuits and can help protect one’s interest in real estate while a lawsuit is ongoing. What is more »
