Is It Legal to Have Animal Traps on Your Property in Massachusetts?
You may have heard that Massachusetts law prohibits the use and installment of certain types of traps on one’s property, but does it mean that it is illegal to have...
Things to Look For in a Real Estate Lawyer When Buying a Home in Massachusetts
Choosing the right Massachusetts real estate lawyer is like buying a home. There are at least eight things to consider prior to making the decision. As with buying the wrong...
Massachusetts Condo Association Can Establish Multiple Successive Priority Liens for Unpaid Common Expenses
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Massachusetts General Laws c. 183A, § 6(c) provides that a lien for the...
Agreement Entered Into When Developer Controlled the Board Is Enforceable Against Massachusetts Condo Association
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Friday, September 16, 2016. Property developers sometimes enter into agreements for the benefit of the development. Both...
Massachusetts Appeals Court Finds Court Doesn’t Have to Accept Stipulation of Contract’s Validity
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Breach of contract claims often involve disputes over the terms of the agreement,...
Boston Condo Unit Owner Didn’t Violate Affordable Housing Restrictions by Having Roommates
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Monday, May 16, 2016. The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) has created an affordable housing program that is...
Adverse Possession And Color Of Title In Massachusetts
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Property rights are generally transferred through conveyances of deeds, but there are times...
Massachusetts Landlord Liability For Violent Acts By A Third Party
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Monday, December 21, 2015. Rental properties can be highly profitable, but they also carry some risks. A...
Appeals Court Allows Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, Abuse of Process, and Civil Conspiracy Claims in Condo Case
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Real Estate on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. When the relationship between condominium owners turns sour, the result can sometimes be...
LANDLORDS BEWARE: NEW HOUSING RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES
On behalf of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Criminal Law on Thursday, December 19, 2013. There are new housing rights for victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault...
