Homestead protection shields a primary residence by requiring certain creditors to wait for the payment of their debts, after taxes and mortgages are satisfied, and after receipt of the equity in a home up to the homestead exemption amount. Note that the new legislation does not impact the automatic homestead exemption; and if one does […]
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Jon Friedmann was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his analysis of a significant Massachusetts Appeals Court decision involving a long-running title dispute over waterfront property in Hull. At the center of the case was a fundamental question: can a centuries-old property plan override modern ownership rights? The dispute centered on a parcel along […]
EMRG LLC, the owner of a property in Scituate, Massachusetts, filed a complaint containing counts of Try Title and Trespass against its next-door neighbor, Ms. Monteiro-Maraj, after she informed the principal of EMRG LLC that she considered a portion of his property (the “Disputed Area”) to be her property. The case was decided on November […]
Alexander Tsianatelis will serve as a panelist at the Boston Bar Association program, “Decoding the SNDA and its Importance for Key Stakeholders,” on February 12. The program will examine the role of Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements (SNDAs) in real estate finance transactions, including how these agreements operate in foreclosure scenarios and affect the rights […]
The distinctions between a statute of limitation and a statute of repose are both technical and significant. Under a statute of limitations, for instance, a plaintiff must bring a claim within a specified time from the date the claim arises, typically the date of injury. Under a statute of repose, on the other hand, a […]
There is a concept in the law known as waiver, which means that failing to exercise your rights may result in their loss. Similarly, people who share an ownership interest in land may lose that interest by failing to act like an owner. The applicable scenario is as follows: A person obtains ownership interest with […]
Rudolph Friedmann is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top attorneys in each state through a rigorous selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and professional evaluations. Only 5% of […]
Clients often ask if they should put their real property into a trust. The answer is complicated. It depends on whether the client has an existing estate plan, the purpose of the trust, and whether the property is their primary residence, vacation home, or a business venture. The benefits of putting real property into a […]
Rudolph Friedmann LLP is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have received recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers® is widely regarded as a trusted guide to legal excellence, honoring the top five percent of attorneys in the United States through a comprehensive, peer-driven selection process. Recognized […]
Property owners have the right, according Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, to deed their property into a condominium form of ownership structure. By doing so, the property owner creates separate and distinct units of its property, which units may be transferred and owned by separate and distinct owners. Each owner of a unit would also […]
