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Updated Guidelines on Workplace Harassment Are Coming

Mar 28,2024

Mar 28,2024

Williamson v. Barlam: The Importance of Clear Condominium Clauses

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Land Court Issues Judgment Potentially Rendering Short-Term Rentals Unlawful

Feb 26,2024

Mar 28,2024

Land Court Issues Judgment Potentially Rendering Short-Term Rentals Unlawful

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Updated Guidelines on Workplace Harassment Are Coming

Feb 26,2024

Feb 26,2024

Updated Guidelines on Workplace Harassment Are Coming

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Robocalls and Phone Scams Affecting Community Associations

Feb 26,2024

Feb 26,2024

Robocalls and Phone Scams Affecting Community Associations

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Pursuing a Property Tax Abatement in Boston Looking at a Recent Successful Appeal by a Condominium Unit Owner

Feb 26,2024

Feb 26,2024

Pursuing a Property Tax Abatement in Boston Looking at a Recent Successful Appeal by a Condominium Unit Owner

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Who Knew? What We Can All Learn from SpongeBob SquarePants

Jan 29,2024

Jan 29,2024

Who Knew? What We Can All Learn from SpongeBob SquarePants

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MBM’s Kate Brady Obtains Favorable Decision in Case Providing Guidance to Condominium Associations on Budget and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Issues

Jan 29,2024

Jan 29,2024

MBM’s Kate Brady Obtains Favorable Decision in Condominium Association Case

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Snow and Ice Removal: What Condominium Associations Need to Know

Jan 29,2024

Jan 29,2024

City of Boston: Looking Back on 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024

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Condominium Board Member Fiduciary Duty: An Important Concept, which Is Not Always Understood

Dec 19,2023

Dec 19,2023

Condominium Board Member Fiduciary Duty: An Important Concept, Which Is Not Always Understood

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Snow and Ice Removal: What Condominium Associations Need to Know

Dec 19,2023

Dec 19,2023

Snow and Ice Removal: What Condominium Associations Need to Know

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Getting to Know the Boston Neighborhood Associations

Nov 27,2023

Nov 27,2023

Getting to Know the Boston Neighborhood Associations

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Condominium Unit Owner Must Still Pay Taxes on “Uninhabitable” Unit

Nov 27,2023

Nov 27,2023

Condominium Unit Owner Must Still Pay Taxes on “Uninhabitable” Unit

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Shining the Light and Avoiding Liability

Nov 27,2023

Nov 27,2023

Shining the Light and Avoiding Liability

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New and Future Changes to the Boston Zoning Code and the BPDA

Oct 25,2023

Oct 30,2023

Massachusetts MGL Chapter 60 Property Tax Foreclosures

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Planning for What’s Next: Emerging Legal Issues

Oct 30,2023

Oct 30,2023

Planning for What’s Next: Emerging Legal Issues

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New and Future Changes to the Boston Zoning Code and the BPDA

Sep 25,2023

Sep 25,2023

New and Future Changes to the Boston Zoning Code and the BPDA

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lender Requirements Effective September 18, 2023: What’s New, and Why Are These Changes Important?

Sep 25,2023

Sep 25,2023

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lender Requirements Effective September 18, 2023

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Executive Order to End Fossil Fuel Usage in New and Substantially Renovated Municipal Buildings

Aug 28,2023

Aug 28,2023

Executive Order to End Fossil Fuel Usage in New and Substantially Renovated Municipal Buildings

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The Prompt Payment Act in Light of the Appeals Court’s Decision in Tocci Building Corp. v. IRIV Partners, LLC

Aug 28,2023

Aug 28,2023

The Prompt Payment Act in Light of the Appeals Court’s Decision in Tocci Building Corp. v. IRIV Partners, LLC

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E-Bikes and E-Scooters: How to Handle Their Fire Risk in Condominium Associations

Aug 28,2023

Aug 28,2023

E-Bikes and E-Scooters: How to Handle Their Fire Risk in Condominium Associations

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The Derelict Fee Statute

Jul 26,2023

Jul 26,2023

The Derelict Fee Statute: The Appeals Court’s Recent Decision in Conway v. Caragliano Examines Its Application

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Malicious Prosecution and the Survival Statute

Jul 26,2023

Jul 26,2023

Malicious Prosecution and the Survival Statute

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Website Accessibility: The ADA and FHA

Jul 26,2023

Jul 26,2023

Website Accessibility: The ADA and FHA

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Transition from Developer to Unit Owner Control

Jun 26,2023

Jun 26,2023

Transition from Developer to Unit Owner Control

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Unit Owner Violations and Camera Installations in Condominium

May 30,2023

Jun 26,2023

Unit Owner Violations and Camera Installations in Condominiums

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Boston’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code and What Condo Managers and Boards Need to Know

May 30,2023

May 30,2023

Death and Lien Enforcement

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Boston’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code and What Condo Managers and Boards Need to Know

May 30,2023

May 30,2023

Selective Enforcement

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Boston’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code and What Condo Managers and Boards Need to Know

Apr 26,2023

Apr 28,2023

Considerations for Condominium Residents Aging in Place

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Boston’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code

Apr 26,2023

Apr 26,2023

Boston’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code

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The Reignited Incentive to Bolster Blighted Boston Neighborhoods

Mar 29,2023

Mar 29,2023

The Reignited Incentive to Bolster Blighted Boston Neighborhoods

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Trustee Certificates – An Important Part of Board Governance

Mar 29,2023

Mar 29,2023

Trustee Certificates – An Important Part of Board Governance

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Appeals Court Rules Tax Properly Assessed to Parking Space Easement in Boston

Feb 27,2023

Feb 27,2023

Appeals Court Rules Tax Properly Assessed to Parking Space Easement in Boston

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Don’t Delete Those Text Messages: Court Imposes Sanctions for Spoliation of Evidence

Feb 27,2023

Feb 27,2023

Don’t Delete Those Text Messages: Court Imposes Sanctions for Spoliation of Evidence

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the City of Cambridge – Right to Charge

Jan 25,2023

Jan 25,2023

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the City of Cambridge – Right to Charge

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Bankruptcy Court Upholds Condominium Lien Foreclosure

Jan 25,2023

Jan 25,2023

Bankruptcy Court Upholds Condominium Lien Foreclosure

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MCAD Hearing Officer Awards Damages Against Landlord and Property Manager

Jan 25,2023

Jan 25,2023

MCAD Hearing Officer Awards Damages Against Landlord and Property Manager

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Don’t Be a Scrooge: The Appeals Court Finds that Acceleration Clause in Commercial Lease Constitutes Unenforceable Penalty

Dec 20,2022

Dec 20,2022

Assessing – And Addressing – Transportation Challenges in South Boston

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Don’t Be a Scrooge: The Appeals Court Finds that Acceleration Clause in Commercial Lease Constitutes Unenforceable Penalty

Dec 20,2022

Dec 20,2022

Acceleration Clause in Commercial Lease Constitutes Unenforceable Penalty

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Who Can Serve On The Condominium Board? A Simple Question With Many Variables.

Dec 20,2022

Dec 20,2022

A Finding of Bad Faith or Malice Required for Bonds in Chapter 40A, Section 17 Appeals

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Boston Condominium Association Prevails on Summary Judgment Based on Business Judgment Rule Concerning Insurance Shortfall

Nov 29,2022

Nov 29,2022

Boston Condominium Association Prevails on Summary Judgment

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Who Can Serve On The Condominium Board? A Simple Question With Many Variables.

Nov 28,2022

Nov 28,2022

Tools To Effectively Enforce Compliance With Condominium Rules

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Who Can Serve On The Condominium Board? A Simple Question With Many Variables.

Oct 28,2022

Oct 28,2022

Who Can Serve On The Condominium Board? A Simple Question With Many Variables.

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Boston Building Energy Reporting and Reduction Requirements: BERDO 2.0

Oct 28,2022

Oct 28,2022

Boston Building Energy Reporting and Reduction Requirements: BERDO 2.0

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Condominium Collection Practices in Massachusetts

Oct 25,2022

Oct 25,2022

Condominium Collection Practices in Massachusetts

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The Massachusetts Condominium Act Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 183A

Oct 25,2022

Oct 25,2022

The Massachusetts Condominium Act Mass. Ann. Laws ch. 183A

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Condominium Ownership and Operation in Massachusetts

Oct 25,2022

Oct 25,2022

Condominium Ownership and Operation in Massachusetts

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A Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of a Condominium Unit Can Be Enforced Against a Deceased Unit Owner’s Estate

Sep 28,2022

Sep 28,2022

A Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Sale of a Condominium Unit Can Be Enforced Against a Deceased Unit Owner’s Estate

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A Cautionary Tale for Associations: A Condominium Association Bears a Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care for the Resident’s Safety in the Common Areas.

Sep 28,2022

Sep 28,2022

A Condominium Association Bears a Duty to Exercise Reasonable Care for the Resident’s Safety in the Common Areas.

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BPDA Considering Converting Cannabis to an Allowed Use

Aug 30,2022

Aug 30,2022

BPDA Considering Converting Cannabis to an Allowed Use

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Appeals Court Affirms Decision Finding Zoning Amendment Invalid.

Aug 29,2022

Aug 29,2022

Appeals Court Affirms Decision Finding Zoning Amendment Invalid.

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Seller Beware: An Executed Offer to Purchase Property May be Enforceable

Aug 29,2022

Aug 29,2022

Seller Beware: An Executed Offer to Purchase Property May be Enforceable

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Bankruptcy Basics for Condominiums

Aug 29,2022

Aug 29,2022

Bankruptcy Basics for Condominiums

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MBM Prevails in Appeals Court, Enabling 43-Unit Condominium Project to Proceed in Woods Hole

Jun 28,2022

Jul 28,2022

MBM Prevails in Appeals Court, Enabling 43-Unit Condominium Project to Proceed in Woods Hole

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The Best of Both Zones

Jul 28,2022

Jul 28,2022

The Best of Both Zones

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Your Project and State Accessibility Requirements

Jun 28,2022

Jun 28,2022

Your Project and State Accessibility Requirements

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A Municipality’s Failure to Provide Actual Notice to Abutters of a Public Hearing on an Application for a Special Permit Will Not Toll the Ninety-Day Limitation Period to File an Appeal

Jun 27,2022

Jun 27,2022

A Municipality’s Failure to Provide Actual Notice to Abutters of a Public Hearing on an Application for a Special Permit

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Beneficial Interest – A Bedrock of Condominium Ownership

Jun 27,2022

Jun 27,2022

Beneficial Interest – A Bedrock of Condominium Ownership

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2022 Mid-Year Lien Enforcement Update

May 25,2022

May 25,2022

2022 Mid-Year Lien Enforcement Update

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Tax Bill Implications for Condominium Conversions

May 25,2022

May 25,2022

Tax Bill Implications for Condominium Conversions

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A Valid License Condition or a De Facto Taking?

May 25,2022

May 25,2022

A Valid License Condition or a De Facto Taking?

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Be Sure to Plan Ahead before Terminating an Employee

Apr 27,2022

Apr 27,2022

Be Sure to Plan Ahead before Terminating an Employee

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‘Til Death Do Us Part?

Apr 27,2022

Apr 27,2022

‘Til Death Do Us Part?

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MBM Prevails in Appeals Court Case Protecting Homeowner Association’s Rights in Private Roadway

Mar 30,2022

Mar 30,2022

MBM Prevails in Appeals Court Case Protecting Homeowner Association’s Rights in Private Roadway

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MBM's Christopher Malloy to Present at CAI's Water & Mold Webinar

Mar 29,2022

Mar 29,2022

MBM's Chris Malloy to Present at CAI's Water & Mold Webinar

MBM's Christopher Malloy to Present at the Legal Career Association's (LCA) 2022 Conference

Mar 29,2022

Mar 29,2022

MBM's Chris Malloy to Present at the Legal Career Association's (LCA) 2022 Conference

The City of Boston Tregor Stamp - A Unique and Challenging Burden for Boston Condominium Associations

Mar 29,2022

Mar 29,2022

The City of Boston Tregor Stamp - A Unique and Challenging Burden for Boston Condominium Associations

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MBM's Chris Malloy in Boston.com's Article: 'So Many Fire Escapes in Boston Haven’t Been Inspected, Putting Owners, Occupants, and Buyers at Risk'

Feb 23,2022

Feb 23,2022

MBM's Chris Malloy on Boston.com: 'Many Fire Escapes in Boston Haven’t Been Inspected'

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Appeals Court Decision Addresses the Permissibility of Electronic Voting when the Condominium Bylaws do not Expressly Authorize the Practice

Feb 23,2022

Feb 23,2022

Permissibility of Electronic Voting when the Condominium Bylaws do not Expressly Authorize the Practice

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Land Court Shuts Down Abutters’ Spot Zoning Claim and Gives Green Light to Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing Facilities in Framingham

Feb 23,2022

Feb 23,2022

Land Court Gives Green Light to Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing Facilities

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MBM Prevails in Appeals Court Action Against Condominium’s Developer-Declarant

Jan 26,2022

Jan 26,2022

MBM Prevails in Appeals Court Action Against Condominium’s Developer-Declarant

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Boston’s Indoor Vaccination Order

Dec 28,2021

Jan 26,2022

Boston’s Indoor Vaccination Order

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Will the Parking Wars Continue?

Jan 26,2022

Jan 26,2022

Will the Parking Wars Continue?

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Attorney-Client Privilege Extends to a Condominium Board’s Property Manager

Jan 26,2022

Jan 26,2022

Attorney-Client Privilege Extends to a Condominium Board’s Property Manager

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Fannie Mae’s Additional Requirements Impacting Loan Eligibility

Dec 28,2021

Dec 28,2021

Fannie Mae’s Additional Requirements Impacting Loan Eligibility

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Insurance and the Claim Process

Dec 28,2021

Dec 28,2021

Insurance and the Claim Process

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Handicapped Accessible Parking Spaces

Nov 8,2021

Dec 28,2021

Handicapped Accessible Parking Spaces

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The Lien Foreclosure Sale Process in Massachusetts Collection Matters

Nov 29,2021

Nov 29,2021

The Lien Foreclosure Sale Process in Massachusetts Collection Matters

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Appeals Court Reverses Rulings Dismissing Neighbors’ Complaints Against Harbor View Hotel

Nov 29,2021

Nov 29,2021

Appeals Court Reverses Rulings Dismissing Neighbors’ Complaints Against Harbor View Hotel

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COVID-19 Update

Nov 8,2021

Nov 8,2021

COVID-19 Update

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Tenant Considerations for Subleasing Boston Office Space

Oct 12,2021

Oct 28,2021

Tenant Considerations for Subleasing Boston Office Space

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Updates to the Boston Condominium Conversion Ordinance

Oct 12,2021

Oct 12,2021

MBM Prevails in Appeals Court in Case Rejecting Declarant’s Unilateral Attempt to Extend Its Phasing Right Beyond Seven Years

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Updates to the Boston Condominium Conversion Ordinance

Aug 27,2021

Sep 29,2021

Updates to the Boston Condominium Conversion Ordinance

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Can I Deposit This Check?

Aug 27,2021

Sep 29,2021

Timing is Everything for Zoning Appeals

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Residents of Boston High-Rise Condominiums Look To the Industry for Guidance in the Wake of the Tragic Surfside Collapse

Aug 27,2021

Aug 27,2021

Residents of Boston High-Rise Condominiums Look To the Industry for Guidance in the Wake of the Tragic Surfside Collapse

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Can I Deposit This Check?

Aug 27,2021

Aug 27,2021

Can I Deposit This Check?

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Updated COVID-19 FAQ

Aug 27,2021

Aug 27,2021

Updated Covid-19 FAQ

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Adoption or Change of Zoning Ordinances or Bylaws: A Trap for the Unwary

Jul 29,2021

Jul 29,2021

Adoption or Change of Zoning Ordinances or Bylaws: A Trap for the Unwary

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Land Court Rejects Cape Cod Unit Owners’ Claim of Adverse Possession Over Condominium Common Area

Jul 29,2021

Jul 29,2021

Land Court Rejects Cape Cod Unit Owners’ Claim of Adverse Possession Over Condominium Common Area

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MCAD Charge in Public Accommodations Claims Not Required Before Filing Suit in Superior Court

Jul 29,2021

Jul 29,2021

MCAD Charge in Public Accommodations Claims Not Required Before Filing Suit in Superior Court

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Appeals Court Affirms that Unit Owners’ Use of Land Located on “Commonwealth Tidelands” is Unauthorized

Jul 13,2021

Jul 13,2021

Appeals Court Affirms that Unit Owners’ Use of Land Located on “Commonwealth Tidelands” is Unauthorized

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Condominium Reserve Funding Amendments: A Legal Tool with Complications

Jun 29,2021

Jun 29,2021

Condominium Reserve Funding Amendments: A Legal Tool with Complications

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Could be Coming to Cambridge

Jun 29,2021

Jun 29,2021

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Could be Coming to Cambridge

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The “Pinnacle” of Waterfront Development and its Impact on Waterfront Zoning and Development

Jun 29,2021

Jun 29,2021

The “Pinnacle” of Waterfront Development and its Impact on Waterfront Zoning and Development

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Appeals Court Finds That a Parking Program, Which Is Only Available to Certain Unit Owners, May Not Be Fair and Equitable Under the Condominium’s Governing Documents

May 26,2021

May 26,2021

Parking Program, Which Is Only Available to Certain Unit Owners, May Not Be Fair and Equitable

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Update: Land Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Record Title Holder against Claimed Adverse Possessor

May 26,2021

May 26,2021

Update: Land Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Record Title Holder against Claimed Adverse Possessor

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U.S. Department of Labor Withdraws “Independent Contractor Rule”

May 25,2021

May 26,2021

U.S. Department of Labor Withdraws “Independent Contractor Rule”

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Apr 28,2021

Apr 28,2021

Keeping Your Association On-Brand

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M.G.L. c. 183A, § 6(d) Certificates

Apr 28,2021

Apr 28,2021

M.G.L. c. 183A, § 6(d) Certificates

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A Grant of Exclusive Use Cannot be Tied to an Increased Percentage Interest without the Consent of the Unit Owner.

Apr 28,2021

Apr 28,2021

A Grant of Exclusive Use Cannot be Tied to an Increased Percentage Interest without the Consent of the Unit Owners.

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Legal Sea Foods and Business Interruption Insurance

Mar 15,2021

Mar 30,2021

Legal Sea Foods and Business Interruption Insurance

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Buyers beware: Builder liability does not apply to “private” sale

Mar 30,2021

Mar 30,2021

Buyers Beware: Builder Liability Does Not Apply to “Private” Sale

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Workplace Vaccine Policies

Mar 15,2021

Mar 15,2021

Superior Court weighs in on Question of First Impression under G.L. c. 183A § 8(f)

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MBM Law Partner, Chris Malloy, Raises $68k+ for Local Charities

Jan 27,2021

Jan 27,2021

MBM Law's Chris Malloy Raises Over $68k for Local Charities

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Moriarty Bielan & Malloy LLC Not Just a Condominium Law Firm: A Good Corporate Citizen

Jan 27,2021

Jan 27,2021

Moriarty Bielan & Malloy LLC Not Just a Condominium Law Firm: A Good Corporate Citizen

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Appeals Court Decision Provides That “Pay-to-Play” Principle May Not Apply to Fines

Jan 27,2021

Jan 27,2021

Appeals Court Decision Provides That “Pay-to-Play” Principle May Not Apply to Fines

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MBM Achieves Reversal in First Circuit

Dec 21,2020

Dec 21,2020

MBM Achieves Reversal in First Circuit

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What We’re Watching: A Proposed Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to Add Fair Housing

Dec 21,2020

Dec 21,2020

SJC Rules that Governor Baker’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders Are Constitutional

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Foreclosures in 2020 and Beyond

Nov 23,2020

Nov 23,2020

Foreclosures in 2020 and Beyond

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What We’re Watching: A Proposed Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to Add Fair Housing

Oct 27,2020

Nov 23,2020

Boston Enacts Housing Stability Notification Ordinance

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SJC Deals a Blow to Associations – Flipping a Previous Decision Concerning the Application of the Statute of Repose at a Phased Condominium

Nov 4,2020

Nov 4,2020

SJC Deals a Blow to Associations

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What We’re Watching: A Proposed Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to Add Fair Housing

Oct 27,2020

Oct 27,2020

What We’re Watching: A Proposed Amendment to the Boston Zoning Code to Add Fair Housing

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COMMERCIAL LOAN DOCUMENTS: AVOIDING DEFAULT AND LIMITING RECOURSE DURING COVID-19

Sep 25,2020

Sep 25,2020

Commercial Loan Documents: Avoiding Default and Limiting Recourse During COVID-19

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Massachusetts Land Court Holds Lawn Maintenance Alone is Not Open, Adverse, and Exclusive to Establish Adverse Possession

Sep 25,2020

Sep 25,2020

Massachusetts Land Court Holds Lawn Maintenance Alone is Not Open, Adverse, and Exclusive to Establish Adverse Possession

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No Standing, No Appeal – The Court Decision in Murchison v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Sherborn

Aug, 28,2020

Aug 28,2020

Appeals Court Continues to Define What It Means for a Structure to Be Preexisting Nonconforming in Massachusetts

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No Standing, No Appeal – The Court Decision in Murchison v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Sherborn

Aug, 28,2020

Aug 28,2020

No Standing, No Appeal – The Court Decision in Murchison v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Sherborn

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The Commercial Tenant and The Notice of Lease—A Cautionary Tale

Aug 28,2020

Aug 28,2020

The Commercial Tenant and The Notice of Lease—A Cautionary Tale

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UPDATE: ATTORNEY GENERAL REJECTS BROOKLINE OIL AND GAS BAN

June 29,2020

July 27,2020

UPDATE: ATTORNEY GENERAL REJECTS BROOKLINE OIL AND GAS BAN

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The Supreme Court Finds That Title VII Prohibits Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity

June 29,2020

July 27,2020

Title VII Prohibits Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender

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BACK TO REALITY - Notice of Lien Letters “NOLs” and Information Issues to Consider

June 29,2020

June 29,2020

BACK TO REALITY - Notice of Lien Letters “NOLs” and Information Issues to Consider

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Updated Massachusetts Re-Opening Protocols – Moving Into Phase 3

June 29,2020

June 29,2020

Updated Massachusetts Re-Opening Protocols – Moving Into Phase 3

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Condominium Unit Purchaser Wins Case Against Seller Over Defective Roof Deck, Despite Waiving Home Inspection

June 24,2020

June 24,2020

Condominium Unit Purchaser Wins Case Against Seller Over Defective Roof Deck, Despite Waiving Home Inspection

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The COVID-19 Pandemic is Not Over: Key Considerations for Commercial Landlords and Tenants as Massachusetts and Boston Reopen

May 27,2020

May 27,2020

The COVID-19 Pandemic is Not Over: The Strategy for Reopening Massachusetts and Boston and Key Aspects of the Temporary Moratorium

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Construction Delays and COVID-19: Now is the Time to Review your Contract.

May 27,2020

May 27,2020

Construction Delays and COVID-19: Now is the Time to Review your Contract.

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Re-Opening Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions About Re-Opening Common Amenities and Facilities

May 27,2020

May 27,2020

Re-Opening Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions About Re-Opening Common Amenities and Facilities

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COVID-19 FAQ for Massachusetts Condominium Associations

Apr 29,2020

Apr 29,2020

COVID-19 FAQ for Massachusetts Condominium Associations

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Business Interruption Insurance Coverage During the COVID-19 Shutdown

Apr 29,2020

Apr 29,2020

Business Interruption Insurance Coverage During the COVID-19 Shutdown

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Covid-19 Updated Essential Services List and FAQs

Apr 8,2020

Apr 8,2020

Mass Legislature Considering Bills to Restrict Commercial Lease Remedies Against Defaulting Tenants During COVID-19

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Covid-19 Updated Essential Services List and FAQs

Apr 8,2020

Apr 8,2020

Additional Guidance on Federal Paid Sick and Expanded Family and Medical Leave

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Contract Obligations in Uncertain Times

Apr 8,2020

Apr 8,2020

Contract Obligations in Uncertain Times

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Covid-19 Updated Essential Services List and FAQs

Apr 2,2020

Apr 2,2020

Massachusetts Common Area Collection Practices Alert

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Covid-19 Updated Essential Services List and FAQs

Mar 27,2020

Mar 27,2020

Covid-19 Updated Essential Services List and FAQs

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Property Management Companies Provide COVID-19 Essential Services

Mar 25,2020

Mar 25,2020

Property Management Companies Provide COVID-19 Essential Services

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Coronavirus Update – Privacy Concerns and Associations’ Frequently Asked Questions

Mar 23,2020

Mar 23,2020

Covid-19 Essential Services

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Coronavirus Update – Privacy Concerns and Associations’ Frequently Asked Questions

Mar 20,2020

Mar 20,2020

Coronavirus Update – Privacy Concerns and Associations’ Frequently Asked Questions

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Massachusetts Law on Preexisting Nonconforming Uses and Structures

Feb 27,2020

Feb 27,2020

Massachusetts Law on Preexisting Nonconforming Uses and Structures

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Notice and Opportunity to Cure Arrearages in Condominium Collection Matters

Feb 27,2020

Feb 27,2020

Notice and Opportunity to Cure Arrearages in Condominium Collection Matters

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Notice and Opportunity to Cure Arrearages in Condominium Collection Matters

Feb 27,2020

Feb 27,2020

Updated Rules of Procedure at the MCAD

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HUD'S Guidance On Assistance Animals

Jan 30,2020

Jan 30,2020

HUD'S Guidance On Assistance Animals

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A Schedule Modification as a Reasonable Accommodation: Considerations for Employers

Jan 30,2020

Jan 30,2020

A Schedule Modification as a Reasonable Accommodation: Considerations for Employers

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The Opportunity Zone

Jan 30,2020

Jan 30,2020

The Opportunity Zone

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MBM Represents Mobile Home Park Residents Pro Bono In Successful Bid For Appointment Of A Receiver

Dec 23,2019

Dec 23,2019

MBM Represents Mobile Home Park Residents Pro Bono In Successful Bid For Appointment Of A Receiver

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MBM Represents Mobile Home Park Residents Pro Bono In Successful Bid For Appointment Of A Receiver

Dec 23,2019

Dec 23,2019

Oil and Water: Bankruptcy Law and Marijuana

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Electric Avenue: Banning Installation of Gas and Oil Connections and Piping in New Construction and Substantial Renovation Projects

Dec 23,2019

Dec 23,2019

Banning Installation of Gas and Oil Connections and Piping in New Construction and Substantial Renovation Projects

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Boston’s Historic District Commissions

Nov 25,2019

Nov 25,2019

Your Association Has Been Named As Additional Insured On A Contractor’s Policy – Are You Sure?

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Phased Condo Law

Nov 25,2019

Nov 25,2019

Statute of Repose at a Phased Condominium

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Boston’s Historic District Commissions

Oct 30,2019

Oct 30,2019

Boston’s Historic District Commissions

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Massachusetts Condominium Collections Traps for the Unwary

Oct 30,2019

Oct 30,2019

Massachusetts Condominium Collections Traps for the Unwary

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Registered Land Condominiums: Additional Steps to Amend Your Master Deed

Sept 26,2019

Sept 26,2019

Registered Land Condominiums: Additional Steps to Amend Your Master Deed

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U.S. Department of Labor Updates FLSA’S Overtime Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales...

Sept 26,2019

Sept 26,2019

U.S. Department of Labor Updates FLSA’S Overtime Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales...

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CAM Gross-Up Clauses in Commercial Leases Explained (Again)

Sept 26,2019

Sept 26,2019

CAM Gross-Up Clauses in Commercial Leases Explained (Again)

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Long-Awaited Revisions To FHA Condominium Project Approval Policy To Expand Access To Condo Financing

Aug 28,2019

Aug 28,2019

Long-Awaited Revisions To FHA Condominium Project Approval Policy To Expand Access To Condo Financing

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Amendments to Condominium Bylaws Must Be Reasonable

Aug 28,2019

Aug 28,2019

Amendments to Condominium Bylaws Must Be Reasonable

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Appeals Court Holds that Unit Owner Does Not Have Express Easement or Easement by Necessity to Gain Access To Fire Escape

July 26,2019

July 26,2019

Appeals Court Holds that Unit Owner Does Not Have Express Easement or Easement by Necessity to Gain Access To Fire Escape

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Farewell to Libor

July 26,2019

July 26,2019

Farewell to Libor

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The Statute of Repose – Six Years Means Six Years, Even When It Comes to Diseases with Extended Latency Periods

July 26,2019

July 26,2019

The Statute of Repose – Six Years Means Six Years, Even When It Comes to Diseases with Extended Latency Periods

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Time Share Exit Company Scams

June 25,2019

June 25,2019

Timeshare Exit Scams

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Freddie Mac Condominium Project Updates

June 25,2019

June 25,2019

Freddie Mac Condominium Project Updates

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Hostile Environment Harassment

June 25,2019

June 25,2019

Hostile Environment Harassment

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Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Law: What are the Ramifications for Businesses Going Forward?

May 28,2019

May 28,2019

Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Law: What are the Ramifications for Businesses Going Forward?

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So You Want to Amend Your Master Deed? Then Organize

May 28,2019

May 28,2019

So You Want to Amend Your Master Deed? Then Organize

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Terminating a Tenancy At Will—Not As Simple As It Seems

April 28,2019

April 28,2019

Terminating a Tenancy At Will—Not As Simple As It Seems

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Terminating a Tenancy At Will—Not As Simple As It Seems

April 28,2019

April 28,2019

Court Carves Out Protection for Attorneys Performing Non-Judicial Foreclosures

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Is Your Association Climate Ready?

Mar. 28,2019

March 28,2019

Is Your Association Climate Ready?

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SJC Holds that Grandfathered Structures May Increase Nonconformity with Only a Finding

Feb. 26,2019

Feb. 26,2019

SJC Holds that Grandfathered Structures May Increase Nonconformity with Only a Finding

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Clearing The Murky Waters of Standing in Zoning Appeals

Feb. 26,2019

Feb. 26,2019

Boston Considers City-Wide Zoning Amendment to Allow for Accessory Dwelling Units

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Clearing The Murky Waters of Standing in Zoning Appeals

Feb. 26,2019

Feb. 26,2019

Superior Court Issues Landmark Decision Concerning Statute of Repose in Favor of Condominium Association

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Clearing The Murky Waters of Standing in Zoning Appeals

Jan. 28,2019

Jan. 28,2019

Clearing The Murky Waters of Standing in Zoning Appeals

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Boston Calls for Increased Housing Production: The Project Next Door and Participating in Development Review

Jan. 25,2019

Jan. 25,2019

The SJC Confirms The Importance Of Carefully Drafted Appraisal Provisions

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Boston Calls for Increased Housing Production: The Project Next Door and Participating in Development Review

Jan. 28,2019

Jan. 28,2019

Boston Right to Charge

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Boston Calls for Increased Housing Production: The Project Next Door and Participating in Development Review

Dec. 19,2018

Dec. 19,2018

Boston Calls for Increased Housing Production

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what to know about purchasing a time share

Nov. 29,2018

Nov. 29,2018

Developing Shopping Center Outlots—Beware of Existing Tenants Rights

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what to know about purchasing a time share

Nov. 29,2018

Nov. 29,2018

Solar Energy and the Potential Impact on Condominiums

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what to know about purchasing a time share

Oct. 24,2018

Oct. 24,2018

Winterization Time

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what to know about purchasing a time share

Oct. 24,2018

Oct. 24,2018

Avoiding Ancillary Probate Issues

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what to know about purchasing a time share

Sept. 28,2018

Sept. 28,2018

Condominium Board Wins Dispute Over Emotional-Support Dog

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what to know about purchasing a time share

Sept. 28,2018

Sept. 28,2018

Legislative Update: Governor Baker Signs Non-Compete Bill, to be Effective October 1, 2018

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what to know about purchasing a time share

June 28,2018

June 28,2018

Retail Tenant Remedies for Violations of Exclusives, and the Rogue Tenant Exception

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what to know about purchasing a time share

June 28,2018

June 28,2018

Unintended Consequences of Rule Enforcement

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what to know about purchasing a time share

May 30,2018

May 30,2018

Concerns with Short Term Rentals In Condominiums

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what to know about purchasing a time share

May 30,2018

May 30,2018

Help Wanted – Selective Hiring Procedures Are Critical To The Success of Employers

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what to know about purchasing a time share

April 2,2018

April 2,2018

A Tale Of Two Adjacent Lots

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what to know about purchasing a time share

April 2,2018

April 2,2018

Pssst …..Wanna buy a timeshare?

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

March 27,2018

March 27,2018

Appeals Court Concludes That Condominium Board Does Not Have the Ability to Dismiss Lawsuit...

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

March 27,2018

March 27,2018

Condominium Trust Cannot Be Assessed Fees for Public Utilities Based On Use by Unit Owners

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Feb. 26,2018

Feb. 26,2018

Making Reasonable Modifications and Accommodations for Residents With Disabilities

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Feb. 26,2018

Feb. 26,2018

Commercial Landlord’s “Reasonable” Discretion to Grant or Deny Tenant’s Assignment of Lease

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Jan. 29,2018

Jan. 29,2018

A Refresher on Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Easements

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Jan. 29,2018

Jan. 29,2018

Supreme Judicial Court Rules That Anti-Litigation Provision in Condominium Documents Offends...

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Nov. 29,2017

Nov. 29,2017

Devils in the Details—Defining “Fair Market Rent” in Commercial Lease Extension Option Provisions

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Nov. 29,2017

Nov. 29,2017

Appeals Court Requires Unanimous Unit Owner Consent To Expand Over Existing Exclusive Use Area

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Oct. 27,2017

Oct. 27,2017

Supreme Judicial Court Considering Whether Anti-Litigation Provision In Condominium Documents Offends Public Policy

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DEP Escrow Requirements for Repair and Replacement of Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Oct. 27,2017

Oct. 27,2017

DEP Escrow Requirements for Repair and Replacement of Wastewater Treatment Facilities

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Sept. 29,2017

Sept. 29,2017

Accommodating Reasonable Accommodations for Service and Emotional Support Animals

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reasonable accomadations for service animals

Sept. 29,2017

Sept. 29,2017

Traps for the Unwary Condominium Board Concerning Employees

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Aug. 25,2017

Aug. 25,2017

Waivers of Subrogation: Button them up in the Policy

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Aug. 25,2017

Aug. 25,2017

Supreme Court Denies Developer’s Application for Review of Appeals Court That Partially-Constructed “Units” May Be Taxed

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July 26,2017

July 26,2017

Recreational and Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts Condominiums

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July 26,2017

July 26,2017

Land Court Holds Condominium Unit Owners Cannot Establish Easement By Necessity...

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June 12,2017

June 12,2017

Proliferation of Online Sites Such as HomeAway and AirBNB Creating New Concerns About Seasonal Weekly Rentals of Residences

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June 8,2017

June 8,2017

Employee Leaves of Absence

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May 10,2017

May 10,2017

A New Threat to the Condominium Priority Lien

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May 11,2017

May 11,2017

Appeals Court Concludes That Condominium Board Does Not Have The Discretion To Modify Or Waive By-Laws On Its Own Accord

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