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Texas Enacts Critical Real Estate Reforms—Senate Bills 15, 17, 840

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Prior to his June 22, 2025, deadline, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law hundreds of bills passed by the Texas Legislature. Three of these, Senate Bills 15, 17,...more

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Condemning Land Already Put to a Public Use – More Necessary Public Use Doctrine

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Periodically, a new public project needs to acquire land that is already put to an existing public use. In order to condemn such land, the condemning entity must demonstrate that the proposed use is either a compatible use or...more

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Challenging the Industrial Exodus: Legal Lessons from Santa Ana’s Planning Reboot

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The City of Santa Ana (City) has recently undertaken an ambitious — and highly controversial — effort to reshape the landscape of its historically industrial-centric Transit Zoning Code (TZC) district. Through the adoption of...more

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Understanding Infrastructure Development Districts in Tennessee

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Infrastructure Development Districts (IDDs) are a pivotal tool for managing growth and development in Tennessee. As Tennessee’s population grows, the need for efficient infrastructure becomes paramount. ...more

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Broad Street Brief: Council Begins Center City Sixers Arena Repeal Process

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City Council Begins Repeal of Center City Sixers Arena Legislation - During Thursday’s meeting, the City Council initiated the repeal of legislation for the since-abandoned Center City Sixers arena project. The Council also...more

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High Rhode Island Property Tax Assessment? Here's What to Do Next

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With Rhode Island municipal revaluations of property going into effect for the 2025 tax year, many homeowners and business owners are beginning to explore their options on challenging the new assessment, as most assessments...more

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Navigating the Jury Trial in an Eminent Domain Case

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Navigating a jury trial in an eminent domain case can feel like a high-stakes gamble. The unpredictability and inherent risks make it a daunting process for both litigants and their counsel. That is why it is important to...more

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Legal Guidance Can Be Key in Navigating Rhode Island Land Use Matters

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Land use matters in Rhode Island are often challenging to interpreappt and navigate. In fact, the Ocean State is known for having among the most restrictive policies for zoning and land use control in the U.S. It’s not hard...more

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Don’t Miss Out: Connecticut Property Tax Appeal Deadlines Are Looming

The deadline is fast approaching for Connecticut taxpayers to file an appeal with their local Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) to challenge their property assessment on their municipality’s October 1, 2024 Grand List....more

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2024 ASIE Filing Deadline Approaches for Nassau Commercial Property Owners

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On Monday, February 3rd, 2025, the filing period will commence for Nassau County commercial property owners to submit their 2024 Annual Statement of Income & Expense (“ASIE”). The “ASIE” forms must be filed by owners of...more

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Upcoming 2024 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

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A number of Connecticut municipalities listed below are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2024. ...more

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Benefits of Rhode Island’s Housing Legislation Go Beyond Housing

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In an effort to “fundamentally change [the State’s] approach to housing development, particularly for the moderate and affordable development we need most,” the Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a slew of...more

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City of Norwalk 2023 Revaluation

The City of Norwalk, the sixth largest city in Connecticut, is near to completion of its 2023 real property revaluation.  This revaluation is a “full measure and list” revaluation – meaning that it incorporates the results of...more

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2023 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

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A large number of Connecticut municipalities are conducting revaluations as of October 1, 2023.  A notice containing the proposed new assessment of your property will be mailed before the end of this year. ...more

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Stick It Where the Sun Don’t Shine: Land Use Challenges Siting Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Projects

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Federal and state authorities throughout the country have adopted pro-renewable energy policy goals to promote the growth of alternative energy sources using climate-friendly technologies. With the passage of the Inflation...more

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New State-Wide Property Tax Proposed in Connecticut Public Hearing Scheduled for February 27, 2023

Two bills pending before the Connecticut General Assembly seek to impose a new state-wide property tax on different classes of real property.  Currently, property taxes are only imposed at the municipal level of government. ...more

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2022 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

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Please note:  This alert was originally published on 09/28/2022 and was updated on 11/17/2022. A large number of Connecticut municipalities are conducting  revaluations as of October 1, 2022.  ...more

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Upcoming 2022 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

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Connecticut municipalities are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2022. You may find the complete list of Connecticut municipalities conducting October 1, 2022 revaluations on the OPM website...more

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Upcoming 2021 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut and Other Important Property Tax Deadlines for Manufacturers

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Forty Connecticut municipalities are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2021. The following is a partial list of some larger municipalities undergoing a revaluation this year, which are home...more

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Local Governments Lacked Authority to Impose Fees on Property Owners for Trash Receptacles at Public Transit Stops Adjacent to...

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The state was required to reimburse municipalities for the cost of state-mandated trash receptacles at transit stops because local governments lacked authority under Proposition 218 to impose fees either on transit agencies...more

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Truck Beach – Drawing Lines In The Sands of East Hampton

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The tide seems to have turned against the Town and the Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of East Hampton (Trustees) in a recent decision by the Second Department....more

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City of Boston Releases Draft Emissions Performance Standard Policy

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The City of Boston has taken the next step in its ongoing efforts to amend and strengthen its Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO, by releasing a draft Summary of policy elements on Jan. 27, 2021, for...more

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Village of East Hampton Law Prohibiting Special Events at Hedges Inn Struck Down for Failure to Comply with NYS Village Law §7-702

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The Hedges Inn (Hedges Inn) is a pre-existing, nonconforming, historic inn with 14 rooms and a restaurant at 74 James Lane in the Village of East Hampton (Village) in the R160 Residence District. In February 2018, Hedges Inn...more

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MA Property Tax Alert: What to Do If You Disagree with Your FY2021 Assessment

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The deadline to appeal Fiscal Year 2021 assessments to municipal Boards of Assessors in Massachusetts depends on whether your property is located in a municipality that collects taxes two or four times per year. ...more

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Upcoming 2020 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

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Thirty-four Connecticut municipalities are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2020. In response to COVID-19, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7S earlier this year which...more

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