As Hurricane Idalia heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast, some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for […]
Category: Property Law
Parking Dispute Over Driveway Easement Leads to Massachusetts Real Estate Action — Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog — November 5, 2019
When a driveway is shared by two neighboring properties, the owners’ legal right to use the driveway is commonly provided through an easement. Overuse or […]
What Is Friday Afternoon Fraud in the World of Conveyancing and Property Law?
So, you’ve found your dream home, made and secured the offer and got your mortgage paperwork moving. When the exciting day of completion finally comes […]
Bisnow Interviews Suzanne Hollander on Miami Real Estate Market
On Monday, Professor Real Estate® Suzanne Hollander sat down with Bisnow and shared her insights on Miami’s dynamic Real Estate Market. Suzanne discussed impacts of […]
Buying a Home: What to Know About An Appraisal Contingency
If you are a homebuyer seeking a mortgage and the house you contract for appraises for less than the actual contract price, you need to […]
Thomas Kearns Publishes Article in NYREJ on LLC Interest Forfeiture
New York Real Estate Journal published an article on July 30 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “LLC Interest […]
CRA Revokes JNF Canada’s Charity Status Over Alleged Foreign Military Support
Revocation of JNF Canada’s Charitable Status On August 8, 2024, the Canadian Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) revoked the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund […]
Homeowners’ Claims Alleging Construction Defects Resulting In Property Damage Are Subject To The Right To Repair Act’s Prelitigation Procedures Regardless Of How The Claims Are Pleaded.
In McMillin Albany LLC v. Superior Court, (2018) 4 Cal.5th 241, the California Supreme Court held that homeowners’ (collectively “the Van Tassels”) claims seeking recovery […]
Interior Damage Claims and the Exterior Damage Requirement—Where’s the Proof?
A federal judge ruled last week that policyholders eventually have to “put up or shut up” when it comes to proving that certain interior damages […]
Navigating New Requirements and Implications for Strata Corporations and Developers
The BC government has announced new legislative changes aimed at strengthening depreciation reports for strata corporations, effective July 1, 2024. Impact on Strata Owners and […]