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Five Things to Know About the Owner’s Affidavit in Real Estate Transactions

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In real estate transactions, one of the most important documents a seller will execute is the “Owner’s Affidavit” (also sometimes called a “Seller’s Affidavit” or “Affidavit of Title”). Often, purchase agreements require the...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

Genova Burns LLC

New Jersey’s New Flood Risk Information Law Goes Into Effect: Penalties for Nondisclosures In Sales and Leases (both Commercial...

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Beginning on March 20, 2024, the new NJ law requires sellers of real property and landlords to make disclosures regarding known and potential flood risks in purchase and sale agreements and new leases and renewals. ...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Buying an Apartment “On Paper” – Caveat Emptor?

In the Supreme Court’s 67-page ruling, the judges explain the liability and responsibility of “on paper” apartment sellers to actively disclose material information about the apartments they sell. The Supreme Court determined...more

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Hotel Utah: You Can Check-Out Any Time You Like, but You Can Never Leave . . . Your Disclosure Obligations

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A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Utah is a cautionary tale to sellers of real property attached to going concerns and prospective development issues. In Shree Ganesh, LLC v. Weston Logan, Inc., 2021 UT 21, the...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

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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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