Acquiring legal title to real property can be complex, particularly if the land is old or abandoned. In unusual situations, the knowledge of a Massachusetts real estate attorney may be beneficial to achieve your goals. In an October 26, 2018 case, the plaintiffs sought to obtain title to the vacant,…
The legal rights of Massachusetts condominium owners are provided by state laws and may be further defined in the Master Deed to their condo. For many people, consulting a Massachusetts real estate attorney is helpful to gain a better understanding of these documents and laws. An October 5, 2018 case…
Longstanding or frequent disputes between property owners may be difficult to resolve outside of court. The parties involved in a September 25, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case had clashed over their respective property rights in a sandy beach area for more than a dozen years. Following a bench trial and…
Understanding your rights in real property may be crucial when making legal decisions concerning that property, as illustrated in an August 15, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case. The dispute centered around property that had been the plaintiff’s home since 1987. The plaintiff had initially owned the property, but he lost…
Dividing property held in joint ownership may require a court order in cases where the owners cannot reach an agreement. In a September 5, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case, the Appeals Court reviewed an order of a lower court dividing the property owned by the parties. The parties in the…
In Massachusetts, a right of way easement may be legally recognized or established in different ways. In an August 10, 2018 case, adjacent property owners brought their dispute regarding a right of way easement before the Massachusetts Land Court. The defendants in the case claimed the right to use a…
The purchase and sale agreement between a buyer and seller of property contains important details about the transaction. A Massachusetts real estate attorney can explain the terms of the purchase and sale agreement so that a home buyer understands the consequences of signing the contract. In an August 3, 2018…
A disagreement between property owners regarding their respective boundary lines may lead to legal action. In a July 30, 2018 opinion, the Massachusetts Land Court decided a case concerning the ownership of a disputed area along the boundary line between the parties’ properties. The area at issue was the driveway…
In certain instances, using a private road on another person’s property over many years may give rise to a property interest. In a June 26, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case, the plaintiffs had been using the defendants’ private road to access a main throughway from their property. They filed an action…
Some restrictions on property are limited in their duration, often either through the express terms of the instrument or by statute. In a May 18, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case, the issue concerned the water usage rights of a local town in a lake located on the defendant’s property. The parties disputed whether…