Real Estate

Watch Out for Self-Extending Leases – Acts Can Satisfy Notice Provision

by George Georgountzos A lease functions as the basis of the contractual agreement between the landlord and tenant, outlining the…

6 years ago

Massachusetts Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Litigation Provisions in Condominium By-Laws

by George Georgountzos A common provision in condominium documents for new construction projects is language protecting the developer from potential…

6 years ago

Lenders Beware: Omitting One Word in a Mortgage Could Impact Your Right to Foreclose

In the Supreme Judicial Court case of James B. Nutter & Company vs. Estate of Murphy, et. al. (and two…

7 years ago

Land Court Rules No Binding Agreement Where Broker Lacks Authority to Bind Seller

by Robert P. Rudolph In this fast-paced world, where many people are more likely to send a text message than…

7 years ago

Tenants of Condominium Units Beware: Condo Trust’s Grant of Parking Rights to Abutter Ruled Not Interference with Lease Rights

The landlord in this recent Massachusetts Appeals Court case owns a commercial condominium unit in a mixed-use condominium complex with…

8 years ago

Successful Defense of Business Owner

Rudolph Friedmann partner Jonathon Friedmann was successful in overturning a summary judgment motion and damages in the amount of $865,000…

8 years ago

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…

8 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…

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…

9 years ago