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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 years ago