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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'We were left having to pay the full costs of their mistakes' - couple sue builders on RTE's 'Room to Improve' over water damage to their home

Nessa Conlon expressed her excitement upon receiving the call that their house was selected for RTÉ's Room to Improve, stating she nearly crashed the car.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
Law
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
#batton-plaintiffs
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Howard Hanna settles Tuccori homebuyer commission case

Batton plaintiffs continue efforts to intervene in Tuccori lawsuit despite court denials, seeking to influence settlement proceedings and attorney appointments.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Howard Hanna settles Tuccori homebuyer commission case

Batton plaintiffs continue efforts to intervene in Tuccori lawsuit despite court denials, seeking to influence settlement proceedings and attorney appointments.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
#real-estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC real estate

Manhattan appellate court forces developer to transfer Bryant Park condo ownership | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Manhattan appellate court forces developer to transfer Bryant Park condo ownership | amNewYork

A judge awarded a Chinese businesswoman ownership of two condos after canceling the mortgage held by a company linked to her former partner.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

NAR and Florida MLS groups dismissed from Zea lawsuit

Judge Dimitrouleas dismissed several real estate associations from a lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices without prejudice, allowing for potential refiling.
Mental health
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Burned out as a real estate agent, try boundaries that stick

Independent agents experience unique burnout due to high demands and limited resources, necessitating effective self-care and boundary-setting strategies.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
#divorce
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Relationships

I'm Going Through a Bitter Divorce. I Only Want One Thing Out of It, But I'm Not Sure How to Get It.

Discuss equity, tuition trade-offs, and long-term financial security with a lawyer and Certified Financial Planner before offering $70,000 equity in exchange for higher tuition payments.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
#inheritance
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Jimmy's Corner attorney spars with judge in court appearance to save the bar from eviction | amNewYork

The legal battle for Jimmy's Corner centers on allegations of racial discrimination in the invocation of a death clause by the landlord.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 week ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

What makes an experienced conveyancer worth the investment in Australian property transactions - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Conveyancing in Australia is complex, requiring professional help to navigate varying state regulations and ensure legal compliance in property transactions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
New York City
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Mamdani Asked Tenants to Tell Him Their Problems. Hundreds Did.

New York City tenants face severe housing issues, prompting Mayor Mamdani to hold 'Rental Ripoff' hearings for tenant complaints.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Commercial Lease Sydney Terms Explained (Rent, Outgoings, Incentives)

Rent in a commercial lease is not just a single figure; it can be gross, net, or semi-gross, each affecting overall financial commitments differently.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

eXp denied dismissal of fraud claims in sexual misconduct case

During the three-year span of the lawsuit, eXp and its founder Glenn Sanford faced allegations of negligent hiring. But these claims against Sanford and the company were ultimately dismissed.
Law
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Housing estate board could face High Court action

Loughborough Estate residents face severe health risks due to management failures and threaten legal action against the management board for accountability.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

REMAX settles Batton homebuyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

REMAX entered into the Settlement Agreement after considering the risks and costs of continuing the litigation, the SEC filing states. Of the $8.5 million, $1.5 million will be paid into the settlement fund after the agreement receives preliminary approval with the remaining $7.0 million being paid after the settlement gains final approval.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

eXp, former agents ask judge to end Roberts sexual assault lawsuit

Roberts alleges that the girlfriend of David Golden, one of the men she has claimed sexually assaulted her, placed a pill in her mouth and told her it was Adderall. Instead, it was a drug that caused Roberts to black out. While Roberts said she doesn't remember the majority of what happened after blacking out, she said that through the testimony of others at the event, flashes of memory that came back to her and contextual clues, she concluded that she was raped by Golden and another former eXp agent Michael Bjorkman.
SF LGBT
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I put the family home into my wife's name to get agricultural relief, but now we are separating and she says I have no entitlement to the house. Is this true?'

A number of years ago I was being left some land and the advice I got at the time was that to qualify for agricultural relief, I should put the family home into my wife's name alone. That was fine at the time, but I since discovered my wife has been having an affair and relations are not good between us, to say the least.
Relationships
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

ServiceNow salesman sues employer in commission dispute

Costa's then-manager told him that ServiceNow would not pay this commission because the Sales Compensation Department had concluded that Costa had 'overachieved to a degree that was outside normal' in relation to his sales quota. In other words, ServiceNow believed Costa had made too much money, notwithstanding that his commission was only a small percentage of the revenue recognized and received by ServiceNow.
Law
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Common disputes small businesses face and how to avoid them - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Small businesses must prevent common disputes through clear communication, well-defined agreements, and transparent governance to avoid costly disruption and operational delays.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My late uncle left me a landlocked field accessed by a laneway that runs through a neighbour's farm, but now he says there's no right of way'

A landlocked field inherited through a will requires access via a neighbor's property through an established laneway, raising legal questions about right of way and property access.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A.'s eviction defense program up in the air amid battle with city attorney

Los Angeles City Attorney recommended reconsidering a $177-million Legal Aid Foundation contract despite the organization's successful litigation against the city over homelessness crisis mishandling.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I asked 9 divorce attorneys what they notice about couples who stay together versus couples who split and not a single one mentioned love. Every answer described the same invisible skill most people never think to develop. - Silicon Canals

Successful marriages depend on the ability to repair after conflict and maintain a shared "couple identity," not on passion or love alone.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

The Daily Dirt: Eliot Spitzer is once again fighting Adam Leitman Bailey over his condo project

Eliot Spitzer's Fifth Avenue luxury condo development faces renewed legal opposition from attorney Adam Leitman Bailey, who claims a rent-stabilized tenant received an irrevocable lease renewal offer that was improperly demanded back.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Fighting goes on between LA, OC resi in latest legal row

The Oppenheim Group sued luxury agent Paul Daftarian and sellers over a $5.4 million Corona del Mar home sale, alleging conspiracy to hide the closing and avoid commission payments.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Super Settlement Spike - Above the Law

Arbutus and Moderna settled a long-running patent dispute over lipid nanoparticle technology used in mRNA vaccines, ending one of the most valuable patent assertions in history.
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

NYC Wins $2.1M Judgment Against Landlord

A New York court ordered a Bronx landlord to repair a rent-stabilized building within weeks and pay $2.1 million in penalties for years of housing violations and dangerous tenant conditions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another - Above the Law

Lawyers can minimize mistaken identity issues by clarifying their location and practicing due diligence in communication.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 years ago

Does tenant have to be present for repair work?

A landlord has a legal duty to make appropriate repairs and to do so promptly once notified. The rules governing landlord entry into a rental unit are stated in California Civil Code Section 1954. This statute says that a landlord may enter only during normal business hours and only for a legitimate reason, which includes repairs, and only after giving 24 hours written notice to the tenant.
Renovation
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
#leasehold-reform
San Francisco
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Upp Yours! Foreclosed upon Pac Heights Landlord is Fighting Back

Arden Van Upp filed suit to void a $5.5 million mortgage, alleging predatory lending, lack of signature, improper notice, and seeking injunctive relief.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Pennsylvania bill targets local curbs on shared housing

Pennsylvania's HB 2109 would ban local limits on unrelated people sharing homes, potentially reviving boarding houses, SROs, and other shared housing statewide.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My daughter's relationship has ended and I fear her ex-boyfriend will claim on the field I gave her - does he have a case?

A parent transferred 10 acres to their daughter for a home, but planning delays and her reunion with an ex-partner caused anxiety.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlord firm that issued 36 eviction notices in one estate has been involved in multiple RTB disputes

Patchflow Ltd issued eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford's Hazelwood estate ahead of new rent rules, with the company having a history of RTB disputes with tenants.
#rental-property-management
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years ago

Problems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants

Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
#tenant-rights
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

Met Council on Housing's Tenants' Rights Hotline provides guidance to tenants facing housing issues, connecting them with resources and referrals to navigate complex tenant rights and government agencies.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

Met Council on Housing's Tenants' Rights Hotline provides guidance to tenants facing housing issues, connecting them with resources and referrals to navigate complex tenant rights and government agencies.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My husband burned down our house then the bank threatened repossession'

A domestic abuse survivor faced financial ruin and prolonged legal obstacles after her husband's arson and financial sabotage, but halted repossession by paying the mortgage.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
New York City
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Judge approves sale of 5,100 contested rent-stabilized NYC apartments

A judge approved Summit Properties' purchase of 5,100 rent-stabilized units from Pinnacle despite mayoral objections, tenant complaints, and Attorney General concerns.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Wife gets the house, er, listing

Shelby Roos Arnold, newly licensed real estate agent, lists her $7.9 million Beverly Hills home she shared with actor Tom Arnold during their legal separation.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Using a Postnup to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

A postnuptial agreement helps rebuild trust after betrayal by promoting financial transparency, addressing power imbalances, and establishing a roadmap for future commitments and protections.
#fair-housing-law
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Can landlord be liable for property manager's unlawful action?

Property owners face absolute vicarious liability for fair housing law violations by property managers and employees, regardless of owner knowledge or involvement.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Homeowners renting out space must follow tenant-landlord rules

Homeowners renting rooms must follow state tenant-landlord laws and establish written rental agreements covering rent amount, deposits, payment dates, occupants, and lease terms.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Have No Choice But to Sell My Mother's House. There's One Exasperating Person Standing in My Way.

A reluctant sibling is blocking the sale of an elderly mother's house needed to fund assisted living, risking the mother's finances within months.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

MALIBOU LAKE : Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Homeowners' Legal Bills

A property owner ordered to pay $10,500 in legal fees after filing a frivolous SLAPP lawsuit against a homeowners association that opposed her construction project.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Florida Agency Network partners with law firm to launch OL Title

OL Title represents a significant expansion of our capabilities. We're making available a title and closing resource specifically designed to handle the complexities of commercial and high-end residential transactions backed by the strength of a full-service law firm and the resources of Florida's largest independent title network.
Law
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Best practices for real estate buyer-broker agreements take shape

Brokerages implemented rapid, standardized training, tech-integrated disclosures, and layered audits nationwide to ensure compliance with buyer representation and compensation practice changes.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'My uncle sold me a site and now he's padlocked the only way in'

A planned purchase of a one-acre site is threatened by the seller uncle's refusal to acknowledge a right of way after forming a new relationship.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Is tenant who moved out after four days entitled to her money back?

Once she paid rent and moved in, she became a month-to-month tenant, regardless of the length of time she stayed in your house. As a month-to-month tenant, she is required to give you a 30-day written notice of termination, and she is responsible for rent during that 30-day period, whether she stayed there or not.
Law
Real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Legal Drama Likely to Heat Up Over Fence Installed on Coastal Property in Daly City

A Daly City coastal property comprises four parcels with multiple owners, creating disagreement and a disputed fence installed by Luke Brugnara that blocks public access.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Top 10 Vehicle Warranty Dispute Lawyers You Can Trust

Hiring a specialized vehicle warranty attorney can enforce manufacturer obligations and secure repairs, replacements, or settlements when warranties are denied.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Psychological torture': Spanish tenants fight back against housing harassment'

Investors use non-renewal threats, disruptive construction, and utility problems to force long-term tenants out for more profitable tourist, short-term, or luxury rentals.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Alienating Our Affections - Above the Law

Sullivan & Cromwell adopted an income-partner model, accelerating the decline of single-tier law firm partnerships across Biglaw.
Real estate
fromCurbed
2 months ago

When Your Friend Becomes Your Landlord

Renting from a friend can save money but often creates blurred boundaries, interpersonal conflict, and disputes over property and security deposits.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should Circulate Word Versions Of Documents To Be Negotiated - Above the Law

Send editable Word documents rather than PDFs when a document requires negotiation to enable redlining and avoid formatting issues from PDF-to-Word conversion.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Tenants' Rights Bill Stalls In Sacramento | KQED

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice sued California, along with 22 other states and Washington, D.C., for access to their full, unredacted voter files. That includes driver's license, social security numbers and other sensitive data. DOJ officials said they needed the data to assess whether states were properly maintaining their voter rolls and ensuring "only American citizens are voting, only one time," as Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said in a social media post in December.
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