The Massachusetts construction industry has been rocked by a new law, passed by the legislature as Senate Bill 2271. The law reduces the amount of money property owners and developers can withhold from general contractors who in turn withhold from subcontractors working on their building projects, a practice called “retainage.” Owners and…
Zoning laws can be confusing to homeowners in terms of what kinds of permits and procedures need to be followed to pursue a home remodeling project. Different codes and permits may apply, depending on the structure’s size and location. It is especially complicated where the existing lot and structure are…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken an aggressive stance against using aerial drones – unmanned aircraft – for commercial purposes. The FAA has jurisdiction over U.S. airspace, which gives it the authority to prohibit anyone from flying drones for commercial purposes. This has brought the agency into conflict with farmers,…
It seems that no form of energy production is without controversy. Nuclear power poses threats of invisible radiation and nuclear waste while wind-power is anything but invisible with giant windmills built by extraterrestrials jutting above pristine landscapes. Solar power requires thousands of acres to produce any usable electricity for the…
Whether it’s development agreements, specific plans, tentative maps, traffic issues, water issues, or condition use permits; a good real estate attorney from Pulgini & Norton can help you sort through all the details in zoning restrictions. If you are doing any form of construction, you need to know all the…
WHY YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY TO BUY THAT CONDO When buying a condominium, you should retain a real estate attorney to go over every detail of the transaction from purchase and sale agreements to the bylaws of the condominium association. A real estate attorney will make sure everything…
Absolutely yes. The employer is responsible for the appropriate form to be filed correctly and on time. Even if the form is rejected because of incomplete information or mistakes in the report, it is their job to re-file the form with all the correct information as quickly as possible. Proper…
In a sentence, your real estate attorney protects your rights when you are dealing in real estate. A real estate agent can help you find the right home but a real estate attorney will ensure that you get into that home without any hidden surprises. You might think that you…
As a first-time homebuyer, all you may see is a dream come true. However, you may soon realize that your future home is really a pie, and everybody involved has their finger in it. Yes, all those nice people helping you buy your home are doing it for the money.…
Home prices rose in May by the greatest margin in more than six years as the housing market recovery gains momentum. The S&P/ Case-Shiller index climbed 12.2 percent from May of 2012, marking the biggest twelve month gain since March of 2006. Record low borrowing costs, short supply and an…