by Continental Law Group | Jan 31, 2022 | Legal Update
The amendments to the Massachusetts Zoning Act, stemming from the economic development legislation signed into law last year by Governor Baker, have resulted in a number of sweeping changes. Not only do the new regulations pave the way to reshape town centers, but...
by Continental Law Group | Jan 25, 2022 | Residential Real Estate
The doctrine of adverse possession provides a legal way a party can acquire the property of another in Massachusetts by occupying it for a certain amount of time. Simply put, this concept allows trespassers to gain title to someone else’s land without their...
by Continental Law Group | Nov 23, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
Purchasing a home is a difficult process — and there can be a number of things that occur between signing the contract and the closing date that might make a deal fall through. While the large majority of real estate transactions are successful, a small percentage...
by Continental Law Group | Sep 29, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
A new eviction moratorium went into effect in Boston on August 31, 2021, sparking criticism from landlords, property owners, and real estate industry leaders. Under the recent public health order, which was issued by acting Mayor Kim Janey, landlords and owners are...
by Continental Law Group | Sep 10, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
Many residential communities in the Boston metro area have homeowners’ associations (HOAs). These organizations have specific sets of rules and regulations that can help ensure cohesiveness in the neighborhood, whether by governing the appearance of the properties or...
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