Real Estate

Partner Jonathon Friedmann Successfully Defends Developer

Rudolph Friedmann partner Jonathon Friedmann recently represented a developer and his wife in a five-day jury trial in Barnstable Superior…

7 years ago

Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’ — Rolling Condominium Super-Priority Liens Ruled Valid

Under the Massachusetts condominium statute, the organization of unit owners, i.e., the condominium association, has a lien on each condominium…

8 years ago

Appeal of Zoning Board Variance Requires Posting of Bond to Proceed

In a case of first impression, the Housing Court for the City of Boston ruled that neighbors who appealed the…

8 years ago

Commercial Contractors: Beware the Cost of Insurance and Indemnity Provisions

by James L. Rudolph Owners and general contractors generally want construction site sub-contractors to bear more than their pro rata…

8 years ago

Mind Your Neighbor’s Use of Your Land

Usually, the right to make use of another’s land, such as for access, for parking, or for the installation and…

9 years ago

Specific Performance of Massachusetts Real Estate Contracts

When there is a breach of certain types of contracts, the aggrieved party may seek the equitable remedy of specific…

9 years ago

The Air Bed and Breakfast Craze

ByJocelyn J. Campbell Esq. It seems as if everyone wants to rent out their spare room for cash.  If you…

9 years ago

Condominium Associations’ Rights are Expanded Against Developers

In a case of first impression, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court expanded the rights of condominium associations to recover for…

9 years ago

Judge Allows Rudolph Friedmann’s Motion for Directed Finding

After nearly two years of litigation in a Civil Contempt action filed by the Office of the Attorney General (the…

10 years ago

Homesteads and the Law on Remainders

A recent decision by the US Bankruptcy Court has invalidated certain so-called "Homestead" protections in real estate that will likely…

10 years ago