Real Estate

Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter Leaves Lender Exposed to Claims from Seller

Selling a home—especially when preparing to move out of state—can be extremely stressful and requires trust and coordination among multiple…

3 days ago

When Does Petitioning Becomes Weaponized? The Appeal of 477 Harrison Ave., LLC v. JACE Boston, LLC

A major Massachusetts business litigation case now before the appellate courts could reshape the boundaries between what is constitutionally protected…

2 weeks ago

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…

3 months 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 months ago

Updated Homestead Protection

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

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

7 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…

8 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…

9 months ago