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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Seller Disclosure Obligations in Ashmus v. Coughlin

In Ashmus v. Coughlin, 2025-Ohio-2412, the Ohio Supreme Court provided important guidance on the scope of a seller’s disclosure obligations under Ohio Revised Code 5302.30, particularly when it comes to “material defects” in...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Court Holds Non-Disclosure of Sewer Assessment Fraudulent in Real Estate Sale

A recent Eleventh District Ohio Court of Appeals decision (Bockelman v. Griffin) reminds us that: 1) fraudulent concealment/non-disclosure is an exception to the general real estate principle of “Caveat Emptor” (Let the Buyer...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Commercial Real Estate Disclosures in Washington: What Sellers Need to Know

In Washington, sellers of commercial property are required to complete and timely provide a buyer with a seller disclosure statement (commonly known as the Form 17 Comm) containing specific information about the property...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Massachusetts (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MASSACHUSETTS LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offer to Purchase sets forth buyer’s offer of price, date for closing, contingencies for inspections, financing etc....more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - INTRODUCTION - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

What You Need to Know About the Consumer Protection Enhancement Act

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In early July 2024, Governor Murphy signed Bill S3192/A4454, also known as the “Real Estate Consumer Protection Enhancement Act” (the “Act”), into law. The Act incorporates certain additional protections for consumers...more

Holland & Knight LLP

New Jersey Expands Real Property Owners' Flood Notification Obligations

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Flood Risk Notification Law (P.L. 2023, c.93) on July 3, 2023, amending the Truth-in-Renting Act (P.L. 2001, c.313) and supplementing the Consumer Fraud Act (P.L. 1960, c.39),...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

Key Facts of Real Estate Acquisitions Under Australian Law - INTRODUCTION - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens ...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Michigan (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offers to Purchase that are accepted by sellers are the typical form of purchase contract for residential properties. The...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Michigan (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offers to Purchase that are accepted by sellers are the typical form of purchase contract for residential properties. The...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system...more

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Sellers Beware: Failure to Disclose Known Defects When Selling Real Estate Could Cost You

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Last month, the Iowa Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Robinson v. Welp, which serves as an important reminder to sellers to disclose all known problems affecting a home or face the potentially expensive...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Michigan

QUICK TIPS FOR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY IN MICHIGAN - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offers to Purchase that are accepted by sellers are the typical form of purchase contract for residential properties. The...more

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