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Zoning Appeal Bonds

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on December 21, 2022 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with variance, zoning

Any party involved in an appeal of a Massachusetts zoning decision should know the possibility of zoning appeal bonds for cases involving a special permit, variance, or site plan decision. Appealing a Zoning Decision Zoning decisions in Massachusetts are made more »

Putting Up a Fence: Three Ways to Stay Out of Trouble

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on May 10, 2022 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with boundary disputes, fences, zoning

Many property owners are shocked to learn about the many legal implications that can arise from the seemingly simple act of putting up a fence around one’s yard. From my experience in handling boundary disputes among neighbors, I would estimate more »

Setback Requirements: Three Things to Know

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on October 12, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with zoning

Setback requirements are among the most common zoning requirements in Massachusetts. Such requirements place limits on the location where buildings and other structures can be placed on a property, with the goal of preventing overcrowding. Common setback requirements are for more »

Zoning and Anti-SLAPP

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on May 28, 2021 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with anti-SLAPP, zoning

The Appeals Court issued an important decision this week on the interplay between zoning and the Massachusetts Anti-SLAPP law. The full decision, Haverhill Stem LLC v. Jennings, is below. What is Anti-SLAPP? As I’ve written before, Massachusetts (like many other more »

Zoning Disputes in Massachusetts: Three Success Stories

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on November 6, 2020 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with zoning

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 »

Fighting a Zoning Decision

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on July 17, 2020 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with zoning

Fighting a zoning decision generally occurs through the filing of a G.L. c. 40A, § 17 appeal in Land Court or Superior Court. Such, an appeal, however, many only be filed by a “person aggrieved.” On this important topic, the more »

Zoning Litigation: Lessons from a Recent Decision

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on June 2, 2020 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with zoning

The Massachusetts Property Law Blog is proud to have Attorney Joseph N. Schneiderman guest blog on a recently Appeals Court decision on the pitfalls of zoning litigation.  Attorney  Schneiderman is an appellate attorney licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut and may be contacted at connlawjoe@gmail.com. On April more »

Zoning for Landlords: What to Know

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on May 4, 2020 Posted in Massachusetts Landlord/Tenant Law Blog, Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with landlord resources, short term rentals, zoning

Zoning is an important topic for any property owner, especially landlords. Landlords should have a basic knowledge of zoning before offering property for rent, and know what to do if problems arise later on. What is Zoning? Zoning are local more »

Zoning in Massachusetts: Proposed Legislation

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on May 14, 2019 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with Property Rights, zoning

Governor Baker is backing a bill to reform zoning in Massachusetts, which will give local municipalities more flexibility in making zoning changes. This bill is a good example of some important lessons for understanding Massachusetts’s land use laws. Zoning 101 more »

Zoning Decision Making in Massachusetts

By Adam T. Sherwin, Esq. Posted on December 29, 2018 Posted in Massachusetts Property Law Blog Tagged with zoning

A recent decision from the Appeals Court discusses the important topic of Massachusetts zoning decision making, regarding what a zoning or permitting board is allowed (and not allowed) to consider as part of its decisions.  The case, Clear Channel Outdoor v. more »

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