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Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Maryland Garageman’s Liens: What They Cover and How They Are Effectuated

The mechanic’s lien is a well-known legal device to ensure those making repairs on an owner’s property have a legal claim to the property if the owner doesn’t make the required payments for those repairs. However, Maryland...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Here Comes the Sun: Common Considerations for Solar Installation Agreements

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In recent years, environmental concerns, skyrocketing electricity costs, and tax incentives have led to a boom in both residential and commercial use of solar panels. Stated differently, the masses have flocked to solar not...more

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Construction: The Race for Scarce Materials and Skilled Labor Post Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ian will likely be remembered as one of the largest and costliest natural disasters to hit Florida in history. Commercial buildings, infrastructure and residences throughout the state were destroyed and are in...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Ninth Circuit rules loan to trustee to finance repairs to residential property owned by trust was consumer credit transaction

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently ruled in Gilliam v. Levine that a loan made to an individual trustee to finance repairs on residential property owned by the trust was a “consumer credit transaction”...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

When Inheriting Real Estate, Consider Your Options

Inheriting real estate from your parents is either a blessing or a burden -- or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property can be overwhelming, so it is good to carefully think through all of your...more

White and Williams LLP

Tennessee Looks to Define Improvements to Real Property

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For subrogation practitioners dealing with an installation-based statute of repose, knowing what is an improvement to real property is the first battle in what can, but does not have to be, a long fight. Like many other...more

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El FDEP emite una orden para restaurar los daños estructurales tras el huracán

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Propietarios y entidades públicas y privadas: El 5 de septiembre de 2017, el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Florida (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, FDEP) emitió la orden final de emergencia OGC...more

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FDEP Issues Order to Restore Structural Damage Post Hurricane

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Property Owners and Public and Private Entities: On September 5, 2017, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) issued Emergency Final Order OGC. No. 17-0989 (the “Order”) in response to the anticipated...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Georgia Court Confirms Measurement of Damages from Construction Stormwater Runoff onto Adjacent Property

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently upheld the assessment of damages against a property owner for the damage caused to a neighboring pond by erosion and sedimentation resulting from grading and construction inRidley v....more

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Understanding Zoning Nonconforming Uses Is No Walk In The Park, But A Mobile-Home Park May Be Treated As A Unified Use.

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When Arizona municipalities adopt new zoning ordinances and regulations, existing property owners have the right to continue using their property for the use in place when the new ordinance or regulation becomes effective,...more

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