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Difficult Multi-Step Process for Obtaining and Cashing In On Appeal Bonds

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Porter v. Bd. of Appeal of Bos., No. 22-P-974, 2024 WL 187241 (Mass. App. Ct. Jan. 18, 2024). The case of Porter v. Bd. of Appeal of Boston is the latest case that involves an eternal question posed by developers: how does...more

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Law of the Land - Real Estate Litigation Newsletter - October 2023, Volume II, Issue IV

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EVALUATING EFFECTIVE NOTICE IN EXERCISE OF OPTIONS - Sourcing Unlimited, Inc. v. Cummings Properties, LLC, 102 Mass. App. Ct. 653 (2023) - In Sourcing Unlimited, Inc., plaintiff-tenant Sourcing Unlimited, d/b/a...more

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Law of the Land - Real Estate Litigation Newsletter - March 2022, Volume I, Issue XII

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CASES OF NOTE - SIMILAR PROJECTS, DIFFERENT DECISIONS - Brossi, et al. v. Town of Grafton Planning Board, et al., No. 19 MISC 000551 (MDV), 2021 WL 5833935 (Mass. Land Ct. Dec. 9, 2021) - The Massachusetts Land...more

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In Rare Move, SJC Enters Immediate Order Reversing Decision That Broadened Density-Based Standing in Zoning Appeals

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In what passes for high drama in the world of Massachusetts land use law, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), after hearing oral argument last Thursday in an important case involving standing in zoning appeals, entered an order...more

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Second Department Affirms Dismissal of Article 78 Proceeding for Lack of Standing

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The City of New Rochelle adopted an ordinance in 2017, amending the zoning code to apply a senior citizen overlay district to certain real property comprised of approximately 3.4 acres at 121 Mill Road in New Rochelle.  The...more

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SEQRA Challenge Rejected by Appellate Court Because of Lack of Standing and Untimeliness of the Challenge

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Several prior blog posts discussed standing requirements under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and the timeliness of challenging a SEQRA determination. A decision from the Appellate Division, Third...more

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Mass. Appeals Court Upholds Somerville’s Union Square Revitalization Plan

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In 2012, the City of Somerville, the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA), and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development approved the Union Square Revitalization Plan (the Plan), an urban renewal...more

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City of Rye Lacks Standing to Challenge a Westchester County Board of Legislators Decision

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Over the past several years, this blog has presented several posts on the topic of standing. It is a frequent topic because it is often raised as a threshold issue in zoning and land use cases....more

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Appellate Division Revives Challenge to New York City’s Moratorium on Hotel Conversions

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In Real Estate Bd. of New York, Inc. v. City of New York, Petitioner-Plaintiff Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. (“REBNY”) commenced a hybrid article 78 proceeding and plenary action against the City of New York (“City”)...more

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Mass. Appeals Court Ventures Onto High Wire Of Zoning Standing Doctrine, Answers Vexing Question

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It’s about time! Not since the notable 1961 adverse possession case Kershaw v. Zecchini have real estate litigators had an important decision inspired by circus performers....more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending November 3 & 10, 2017

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REAL PROPERTY UPDATE FINANCIAL SERVICES UPDATE TITLE INSURANCE UPDATE - Misrepresentation: developer entitled to directed verdict on claims of fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation asserted by condominium association...more

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Supreme Court Decides Town of Chester v. Laroe Estates, Inc.

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On June 5, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Town of Chester v. Laroe Estates, Inc., No. 16-605, holding that a litigant who wishes to seek relief different from that sought by a party with standing in a lawsuit may not...more

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Debt Dialogue: April 2017 - Minnesota Appeals Court Addresses Accounting for Trustee’s Fees and Expenses

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In a short decision, In re that Certain Indenture Date as of April 1, 2010 (MN Ct. App. April 3, 2017), the Court of Appeals of Minnesota recently addressed a challenge to the award of trustee fees and legal expenses brought...more

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