- Who pays property taxes on a commercial property?by kreed on January 30, 2023 at 9:09 pm
Property taxes are assessed on both residential and commercial properties, and the total costs fluctuate every year with the value of those properties. However, they can be quite substantial, with […]
- Protected: Want to Sell Your House? Sell the Furniture!by Oppenheim Law on January 30, 2023 at 5:42 pm
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- Not All Limitations Periods Are Created Equalby Mark Dillman on January 30, 2023 at 1:09 pm
If you search “Statute of Limitations” or “Suit Against Us” on the Merlin Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog (which I encourage you to do), you will have no shortage of reading material. […]
- Learning How State Farm Evaluates Hail Damage Claimsby Chip Merlin on January 30, 2023 at 2:43 am
A number of attorneys, public adjusters, and roofers have been asking me questions about State Farm claims practice related to hail damage claims. Many insurers are not willing to fully explain to […]
- The Case of the Missing Market Conduct Examsby Liberty Ritchie on January 27, 2023 at 6:51 pm
As a law firm whose sole focus is representing policyholders in insurance disputes, we spend a lot of time alleging insurance companies are engaging in bad faith practices and fighting tooth and nail […]
- Chip Merlin Busted By Florida Insurance Investigators!by Chip Merlin on January 26, 2023 at 4:53 pm
Can you imagine the glee on the face of the investigator for Florida’s Department of Financial Services as he walked in with the big news that Chip Merlin has no Florida Bar License? It probably […]
- How do I settle a boundary dispute with your neighbor?by On Behalf of Law Office of Tom Murphy on January 26, 2023 at 2:46 am
Wouldn’t it be great if we all had neighbors we can get along with? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some neighbors are simply difficult to get along with. Perhaps, they let their dogs […]
- Are Florida’s Department of Financial Service Investigators Competent or Simply Refusing to…by Chip Merlin on January 25, 2023 at 7:28 pm
The 2023 Windstorm Insurance Conference has been great. The two gentlemen in the above photo taken on Monday night are whistleblower independent adjusters who testified during Florida’s Special […]
- Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (01/25/23) – Artificial Intelligence, Proptech…by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team on January 25, 2023 at 3:22 pm
This week’s round-up explores new artificial intelligence tools and their projected impact on real estate agents, key trends driving proptech innovation, barriers to adopting drones in the […]
- St. Louis Seeks Property Visitorby Chris Odinet on January 24, 2023 at 8:52 pm
Just in from SLU: Saint Louis University School of Law seeks a visiting professor for spring 2024 to teach a course package which includes property (a 4-credit, 1L course). We are open to considering […]
- Georgia Insurance Commissioner Effectively Suspends Most Georgia Public Adjusting Activity—And…by Chip Merlin on January 24, 2023 at 4:44 pm
Public adjusters need to double-check their licensing paperwork. That was my thought while reading an Order temporarily suspending many public adjusters from any public adjusting activities because […]
- Recent Measures Establish Tax Increases on Real Property in California Citiesby Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team on January 23, 2023 at 9:23 pm
In “Recent Measures Establish Unprecedented Tax Increases on Real Property in California Cities,” Craig A. Becker, Breann E. Robowski, Rachel B. Horsch and David W. Wright examine the array of […]
- Two Sides To A View And Professional Discourse Regarding Claims Issues by Chip Merlin on January 23, 2023 at 6:29 pm
The 2023 Windstorm Conference is underway. At the Past Presidents dinner last night, the topic of civil discussion and respect for opposing views was raised. It is an excellent topic. It is often on […]
- Doctrine of Merger in California Real Estate – Owning adjoining parcels may eliminate an easement…by Law Office of James J. Falcone on January 23, 2023 at 4:30 pm
The Doctrine of Merger in California real property law provides that when a greater and lesser estate are vested in the same person, the lesser estate may merge into the greater estate and the lesser […]
- Redefining Home: Alternative Housing Optionsby Oppenheim Law on January 23, 2023 at 2:57 pm
As more and more people search for affordable homes, housing start-ups such as Boxabl offer an alternative to “traditional” housing. Boxabl provides mass produced building construction for small […]
- The Real Consumer Alert—Is the Georgia Insurance Commissioner In the Pocket of the Insurance…by Chip Merlin on January 23, 2023 at 4:42 am
Justin Skipton sent me the following warning from the Georgia Insurance Commissioner: What is a Public Adjuster? A Public Adjuster is an independent insurance professional that a policyholder may […]
- Insurance Company Sues HAAG For Bad Faith by Chip Merlin on January 21, 2023 at 5:06 pm
Insurance companies often complain when policyholders sue the independent adjustment firm for causing delay and failure to act in good faith. In an interesting twist to this topic, AmGuard Insurance […]
- Considerations when forming a real estate development partnershipby lbaxtercontentcustoms on January 20, 2023 at 6:12 pm
There are times in business when it feels like it makes sense to pool your knowledge, capital and expertise with another person. It gives you options that you wouldn’t otherwise have to work […]
- Why Are Hurricane Ian Claims Adjustments So Wrong, Low, and Slow?by Chip Merlin on January 20, 2023 at 12:02 pm
What happened to fast and accurate property insurance claim handling? Most Floridians gave insurance companies a chance to do a great job. Many are very disappointed. The above photo depicting roof […]
- Rent Control: Coming To A Boston Rental Property Near You?by Rich Vetstein on January 19, 2023 at 2:35 pm
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Preparing To File Comprehensive Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction Bill Yesterday all the major Boston news outlets reported that City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is […]
- Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (01/18/23) – Construction Inventory, 3D Printing, and…by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team on January 18, 2023 at 9:14 pm
This week’s round-up dives into projections on construction inventory in the housing market, the first 3D-printed house, a replica of South Korea’s Seoul in the Metaverse, and more. Shifts that […]
- Implied warranty of workmanship & habitability in new housing cannot be waivedby jsinger on January 17, 2023 at 4:37 pm
The Arizona Supreme Court has held in Zambrano v. M & RC. II LLC,, 517 P.3d 1168 (Ariz. 2022) that the implied warranty of workmanship and habitability in new housing cannot be disclaimed or […]
- SJC Gives Country Club A Mulligan From $5 Million Jury Award In Errant Golf Ball Caseby Rich Vetstein on January 17, 2023 at 9:20 am
High Court Rules That Trial Judge Improperly Instructed Jury On Golf Course Property Easement, Covenants and Restrictions In a case which has received national attention and a People Magazine […]
- 3 factors to include in a commercial lease agreementby lbaxtercontentcustoms on January 13, 2023 at 6:37 pm
Completing a commercial property and getting ready to lease is a proud moment for developers. You can lease your space to business owners for offices or industries for warehouses, data centers and […]
- Home Purchaser’s Change of Mind: Can You Get Out of a Real Estate Contract?by Oppenheim Law on January 12, 2023 at 10:56 pm
With increased interest rates and high home prices cooling the housing market, there are some homebuyers who have had a change of mind or “buyer’s regret” after executing a real estate […]
- What if a contractor uses cheap materials on your building project?by On Behalf of Law Office of Tom Murphy on January 12, 2023 at 7:16 pm
When choosing a building project contractor, you likely have a specific vision. It doesn’t matter if you are having your dream home constructed or a free-standing garage; you want to ensure the job […]
- Texas Supreme Court interprets life estate as a fee simple because the remainders were subject to…by jsinger on January 12, 2023 at 1:22 am
In Jordan v. Parker, 2022 WL 17998227 (Tex. Dec. 30, 2022), the Texas Supreme Court held that a conveyance of a life estate actually conveyed a fee simple since the remainders were subject to […]
- Why you can’t just ignore the fence over your boundary lineby On Behalf of Law Office of Tom Murphy on January 11, 2023 at 6:52 pm
Maybe you have a commercial property that you have not fully developed, and a neighbor has recently started a business at an adjacent building. They put up a fence, and you can’t help but notice […]
- Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (01/11/23) – Construction Tech, Housing Market…by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team on January 11, 2023 at 6:35 pm
To kick of 2023, this week’s news round-up dives into contech inventions projected to impact the industry, shifting home prices and buyer confidence, investors prioritizing decarbonization efforts, […]
- Does your potential new dream home have a defective title?by On Behalf of Law Office of Tom Murphy on January 11, 2023 at 6:19 pm
Most people don’t know that there can be any number of problems with the title to a property until they have to deal with a “defective” or “impaired” title as they try to purchase a new […]
- The basics of acquiring a zoning variance for your businessby On Behalf of Sack Rosendin Inc. on January 10, 2023 at 2:48 pm
If you’re a business owner, you know that location can make all the difference in our success. And securing the right location in Oakland can be difficult and expensive. You have to not only be […]
- Why inflating commercial property rents is a risky businessby wreedcontentcustoms on January 5, 2023 at 4:32 pm
There’s no question that the commercial real estate market has weathered significant ups and downs over the past several years. Oftentimes, upping the rent on a property seems like the most obvious […]
- Post Surfside Tragedy: Effects of New Condo Requirementsby Oppenheim Law on January 3, 2023 at 3:35 pm
After the horrific collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside, the Governor signed into law that structural inspections are required of most condos over 30 years old, or 25 years old if located […]
- Insurance policies every beginning business needsby gturnercontentcustoms on December 30, 2022 at 9:52 pm
It’s exciting to start your own business – whether it’s something that you’ve been planning for ages or something that happened after a sudden spark of inspiration. However, operating your […]
- How to reduce landlord-tenant disputes?by lbaxtercontentcustoms on December 30, 2022 at 4:41 pm
When signing a lease agreement, you want to know that, as a landlord, you and your tenant won’t have any disputes. However, there’s always a chance that, once a tenant enters into an agreement, a […]
- Parking Reform Takes Off on the West Coastby Allan Van Vliet on December 28, 2022 at 9:42 pm
Starting January 1, 2023, real estate developers in Oregon and California will no longer be required to build off-street parking facilities for certain projects located near public transit. Both […]
- Real estate development predictions for 2023by lbaxtercontentcustoms on December 27, 2022 at 4:17 pm
Both the residential and commercial real estate markets have weathered significant turbulence since early 2020. As 2023 dawns, it’s important to assess both current and expected market conditions […]
- Florida: The Fastest Growing State and The Real Estate Marketby Oppenheim Law on December 26, 2022 at 8:08 pm
According to a 2022 Census report, Florida now is the fastest-growing state for the first time since 1957 and the third largest state besides California and Texas. Florida’s population increased by […]
- Commercial Real Estate in 2023: A Snapshotby Adam J. Weaver on December 22, 2022 at 7:07 pm
As we close out the last remaining weeks of 2022, all eyes look ahead to 2023. Below is a quick snapshot highlighting three trends and predictions that may continue to shape the commercial real […]
- A Court-Side Seat: An End-of-Year Environmental Updateby Anthony B. Cavender on December 21, 2022 at 5:56 pm
As 2022 draws to a close, here is a brief description of recent environmental and regulatory law rulings, as well as new federal rulemaking proceedings. United States Tax Court Green Valley […]
- Bank with actual knowledge of intent to create homeowners association bound by covenants even…by jsinger on December 21, 2022 at 4:53 pm
An appellate court in New Jersey held that a bank that received a mortgage on a piece of property was bound by a later-recorded homeowners association covenants because it had actual knowledge that […]
- Scope of easement to operate a neighboring golf course determines whether intrusion of dozens of…by jsinger on December 20, 2022 at 7:10 pm
A couple that bought a home next to a golf course sued the golf course for trespass because of all the golf balls that landed on their property. Although the golf course attempted to take remedial […]
- Do you want to buy out your business partner? by wreedcontentcustoms on December 17, 2022 at 12:15 am
Many people start business partnerships because it was the best and, likely, most financially stable decision at the time. It may have meant that many of the responsibilities for running a business […]
- Acquisition of Distressed Loans: Bankruptcy Considerations and the 363 Saleby Caroline A. Harcourt and Patrick E. Fitzmaurice on December 15, 2022 at 9:31 pm
There are no shortage of bankruptcy considerations that must be understood by an incoming lender who acquires a distressed commercial real estate loan and whose borrower shortly thereafter files for […]
- The G2G Year-End Roundup (2022)by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team on December 14, 2022 at 5:29 pm
Our year-end roundup highlights the top-read Gravel2Gavel posts from 2022. Our authors addressed the legal implications for a variety of hot topics and market disruptions, providing deep industry […]
- What happens when my neighbor’s tree falls in my yard?by On Behalf of Law Office of Tom Murphy on December 12, 2022 at 6:50 pm
Most people have one or more trees on their property. These majestic pieces of nature provide shade and add beauty to the landscape. But trees can also lead to disputes when they fall and damage […]
- Ouster of tenant in common shown from very long exclusive possessionby jsinger on December 12, 2022 at 5:52 pm
The Massachusetts Land Court has ruled that a married couple that owned a 1/3 interest as tenants in common with other owners lost their interest by adverse possession to their […]
- Commercial rent acceleration clause invalid if it is a “penalty”by jsinger on December 9, 2022 at 3:34 pm
The Massachusetts courts say that there is no duty to mitigate damages in commercial leases but they sure look like they recognize such a duty when a lease has an acceleration clause (requiring the […]
- Commercial property values have started to fallby wreedcontentcustoms on December 8, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Along with residential property values, commercial property values have climbed in recent years. For some, this may have been a dramatic increase in value. But it does appear that things are […]
- Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (12/07/22) – Home Sales, EV Charging Infrastructure, and…by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team on December 7, 2022 at 10:27 pm
This week’s round-up explores decreasing home sales, electric vehicle charging stations, office occupancy levels, and more. With home sales dropping and more buyers abandoning their plans, […]