Real Estate

Civil Litigants Beware: Successful Abuse of Process Claims Can Create G.L. c. 93A Liability

A recent Superior Court case, 477 Harrison Ave, LLC v. Jace Boston, LLC et al should put any party defending…

2 weeks ago

Landlords On Notice: Security Deposit Funds Do Not Cover “Reasonable Wear and Tear”

It is often said that being a residential landlord in Massachusetts is difficult. There is a perception that statutory rules…

4 weeks ago

Updated Homestead Protection

Homestead protection shields a primary residence by requiring certain creditors to wait for the payment of their debts, after taxes…

2 months ago

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Quotes Jon Friedmann on Appeals Court Decision in Nantasket Beach Property Dispute

Jon Friedmann was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his analysis of a significant Massachusetts Appeals Court decision involving…

2 months ago

A View, and a Finding of Adverse Possession from the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Land Court

EMRG LLC, the owner of a property in Scituate, Massachusetts, filed a complaint containing counts of Try Title and Trespass…

3 months ago

Alexander Tsianatelis to Present at Boston Bar Association Program “Decoding the SNDA and its Importance from Various Stakeholders”

Alexander Tsianatelis will serve as a panelist at the Boston Bar Association program, “Decoding the SNDA and its Importance for…

4 months ago

The Distinctions Between a Statute of Limitations and a Statute of Repose

The distinctions between a statute of limitation and a statute of repose are both technical and significant. Under a statute…

6 months ago

Absentee Owners Beware: Your Co-Owner Can Kick You to the Curb

There is a concept in the law known as waiver, which means that failing to exercise your rights may result…

6 months ago

Eight Rudolph Friedmann Attorneys Recognized on 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Rudolph Friedmann is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025…

8 months ago

Should My Real Estate Be in a Trust?

Clients often ask if they should put their real property into a trust. The answer is complicated. It depends on…

8 months ago