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Building Safety Act - Remediation Contribution Orders - Respondents’ Appeal Dismissed in Vista Tower

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In Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) and others, the Upper Tribunal has dismissed the respondents’ appeal against the First Tier Tribunal decision granting a remediation contribution order (“RCO”) under s124...more

Nossaman LLP

Governmental Approval of a Private Development Cannot Trigger a Takings Claim

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When the government approves a private development that diminishes neighboring property values, can a property owner maintain a takings claim?  According to a recent California court decision, the answer is no – governmental...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms Owner Payment Obligations After Notice of Subcontractor Lien

In Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v. Klondike Contracting Corporation (Lonsdale Quay Market), the British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a clear caution to owners who receive notice that a subcontractor has filed a lien....more

Hogan Lovells

Amendment to the civil code for the state of Nuevo León regarding real estate pre-sale offers

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On January 16, 2026, Decree Number 178 was published in the Official Gazette of the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León (“POE”), by which Articles 1720 Bis, 1720 Bis 1, 1720 Bis 2, 1720 Bis 3, 1720 Bis 4, 1720 Bis 5, and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Washington HB 2191 Update (Jan. 28, 2026): Key Changes and Contractor Next Steps

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Earlier this month, we analyzed House Bill 2191, the proposed legislation that would significantly expand wage and benefit liability in Washington’s construction industry. On January 28, 2026, lawmakers released a substitute...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Your Board of Assessment Appeals Playbook: Forms, Data Support, and Timing

With the Connecticut Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) appeal deadline fast approaching, less than 3 weeks remain (in most municipalities) to prepare and file your BAA appeal form. ...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

March 1 Property Tax Appeal Deadline in New Hampshire

A New Hampshire property owner that believes its real property assessment is excessive or disproportionate has until March 1 to file an abatement application with the municipality in which its property is located.  ...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Deadline Approaching: Associations Must Adopt Energy Policy by April 1, 2026

The Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act (the Act) requires all condominium associations and subdivision associations to adopt and provide all members of the association with a written policy on the rights to install solar energy...more

Gray Reed

Right of First Refusal Addressed By Texas Court

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In SM Energy Company v. Buzzard Roost Farms, Inc. a Surface and Subsurface Use and Compensation Agreement between operator SM and surface owners included a right of first refusal (ROFR) relating to placement of saltwater...more

Cole Schotz

2026 Tax Appeal Alert

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As we begin the new year, it is time to evaluate whether your current property tax assessments accurately reflect the evolving market. While inflationary pressures persist and interest rates remain high, we are seeing a...more

Venable LLP

Crossing the (Property) Line Part Three: Implications of the December 2025 Amendments to RPAPL § 881 and New § 882

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On December 5, 2025, Governor Hochul signed into law an amended RPAPL § 881 statute (the "2025 Amended Statute"). We previously addressed this proposed amendment in two articles, the first published in a 2024 issue of the...more

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Bifurcation of Inverse Condemnation Liability Can Be Dispositive of Remaining Tort Claims

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When a lawsuit involves both inverse condemnation claims and other tort claims, trial courts often bifurcate the proceedings. A recent unpublished opinion from the Third District Court of Appeal, Rainey v. Nevada Irrigation...more

Kerr Russell

Advocating for Yourself: Understanding Homeowner Rights Within HOA Communities

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It is a longstanding law in Michigan that owners of real property have the right to restrict the future use of their property, but there are legal limits to those restrictions. It is common for developers of platted...more

Sands Anderson PC

Understanding Recent Changes to Virginia Eminent Domain Law

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As the 2026 General Assembly session progresses, it is important to understand how changes made in 2025 to Virginia’s eminent domain laws are impacting current condemnation proceedings. While characterized as procedural...more

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Reminder: Appeal Connecticut Real Property Tax Assessment by Feb. 20

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Property owners who wish to challenge their tax assessment believing that their property was overvalued on the Oct. 1, 2025, Grand List only have a couple of weeks left to file a written appeal with the Board of Assessment...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

We Want Our Neighborhood Back: A North Carolina HOA’s Guide to Regulating Airbnb-Style Activity

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Because of this, homeowners often look to their association to “get the neighborhood back.” But short-term rental regulation is legally complex in North Carolina, and homeowner associations (“HOAs”) must tread carefully. This...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Arizona 2025 Tax Developments: A Year-End Review

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Beginning last January 1, 2025, Arizona property owners were no longer required to collect and remit city Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) on residential rental income for long-term stays of 30 consecutive days or more....more

Ackerman & Ackerman, P.C.

Uneconomic Remnants in the 50 States: Standards, Trends, and Best Practices in Condemnation Proceedings

A central feature of modern condemnation law is the acquisition, whether mandatory or discretionary, by condemning authorities of remaining parcels in the context of partial takings. These remainders subject to acquisition...more

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The Anatomy of an Eminent Domain Case in Washington State

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In Washington State, when a public agency determines it needs to acquire property for a public project, the agency will work directly with the private property owner to negotiate a purchase price for the property rights...more

Clark Hill PLC

Major Colorado Water Law Ruling: State Alone Can Enforce Water Waste Statute

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On Jan. 26th, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a significant water law decision that clarifies how Colorado property owners can pursue claims against neighbors who waste water and flood their land....more

Whiteford

Using Natural Resources in a Life Estate: What Virginia Families Should Know

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When a loved one leaves you a life estate in land that has natural resources (like timber, minerals, or natural gas), you receive the right to use and enjoy the property during your lifetime. But that right comes with limits...more

Bilzin Sumberg

End in Sight for IconBrickell-Type Condo Claims?

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Over five years ago, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal issued its decision in IconBrickell Condominium No. Three Association, Inc. v. New Media Consulting, LLC, 310 So. 3d 477 (Fla. 3d DCA 2020), sending shockwaves...more

Stark & Stark

Snow and Ice Slip-and-Falls: Safety Tips and Your Rights in NJ & PA

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As New Jersey and Pennsylvania brace for a big snowstorm this weekend, slippery sidewalks, parking lots, and steps can turn a routine trip into a serious injury. If you’re hurt in a fall on snow or ice, knowing what to do—and...more

FBT Gibbons LLP

Debunking Opportunity Zone Myths: What You Need to Know Before States Redesignate in 2026

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Since their creation in 2017, Opportunity Zones (or OZs) have channeled billions of dollars into over 8,700 designated census tracts nationwide, making the OZ program one of the most ambitious community development...more

Lasher

Common Mistakes that Render a Construction or Mechanics’ Lien Invalid

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Washington’s construction lien statutes provide contractors with remedies to secure payment from property owners for furnished labor and/or materials. These statutory requirements are strictly enforced, and even minor...more

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