Remote work practices driving housing demand in suburbs
Remote work practices may be sparking a new residential trend away from urban areas. City dwellers, accustomed to living in small, high-priced apartments, are now looking for bigger spaces in the...
View Article‘Renter’s Choice’ laws gaining steam
In October, the Atlanta City Council unanimously approved legislation that would allow tenants to pay their security deposit in installments, or purchase security deposit insurance, in lieu of an...
View ArticleEmerging law protects inherited property
When a property owner dies without a will, the real estate passes to his or her heirs as tenants in common. This is known as “heirs’ property.” If one of these tenants wants to sell but the others...
View ArticleLandlord and tenant rights in bankruptcy
As of press time, the CDC had barred residential landlords from evicting most tenants through December 31, 2020. Other eviction bans may apply in your situation, and it’s possible the federal ban could...
View ArticleIs title theft cause for concern?
You may have heard advertisements warning you that thieves can steal your home by forging your name on a deed. Purportedly, these bad actors can then resell the property or take out a mortgage loan to...
View ArticleTips for DIY home remodeling projects
As people spend more time at home, DIY projects are on the rise. But even if you’re trying your hand at doing it yourself, you need to meet certain local requirements. A permit for any remodeling...
View ArticleHome Improvement Contracts: What Does Prompt Payment Mean?
Believing Before Seeing? How You Can Handle Home Improvement Contractor Payment Disputes Home Is Where the Legal Liability Is As the old saying goes, a man’s home is his castle—or a woman’s home is her...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Title? What Massachusetts Homebuyers Need to Know About Deeds,...
Know Before You Buy When buying a home, especially if this is your first time, you may feel overwhelmed by all the new terms entering your vocabulary, terms which seem interchangeable to you but may...
View ArticleKnow Your Deeds: An Overview of Deed Types in Massachusetts
What Is a Deed? While the ‘title’ to a property is the abstract concept of rightful ownership, a deed is a legal document recognizing an individual’s, individuals’, or legal entity’s ownership of a...
View ArticleNavigating the Tax Implications of Selling Real Estate Subject to Probate
Estate planning attorneys play a vital role in helping clients protect their assets and ensure a smooth transition of wealth to their loved ones upon passing. In the states of Massachusetts, New...
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