Real Estate
Real estate law encompasses many aspects of life that involve land and real property, including the buying and selling of a home, and landlord-tenant rights. Lawyers have placed articles in this section of the KnowledgeBase that discuss the various aspects of real estate law and how the law will govern what people should do in different situations.
Recent FindLaw Real Estate Articles
- Massachusetts court rejects economic loss rule in development claim
Provided by: Sally & Fitch LLP
A Massachusetts court barred the use of the economic loss rule in a case by a condo association against the developer, a decision that is at odds with other Massachusetts cases. Read More » - David versus Goliath: Opposing eminent domain proceedings
Provided by: Eminent Domain Services, LLC
Eminent domain actions plague Wisconsin residents and other landowners across the nation. Legal assistance is available, however. Read More » - A Heggstad petition can save Californians time and money during probate
Provided by: Law Offices of H. Michael Soroy
California's Heggstad petitions can help heirs avoid probate after a family member dies if that person failed to transfer his or her property into the name of his or her trust. Read More » - Massachusetts limits requirements for urban renewal zoning variances
Provided by: Sally & Fitch LLP
Developers seeking redevelopment on Boston Harbor's Long Wharf pavilion recently received court approval after a lengthy court battle over the plan's constitutionality. Read More » - Converting co-ops into condominiums
Provided by: Avallone Law Associates
With the ever-changing real estate market, owners are deciding not to sell their properties, but rather to go through the process of converting their co-op into a condominium. Read More »
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