Envision yourself walking through a house (or condominium) for sale. As you walk through, you see the backyard is a perfect place for your dogs and children to play. The dining room would be great for hosting friends and family for the holidays. The living room looks perfect for binge-watching your favorite show. This could… Continue reading »
Jul
26
Our House
Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard, Life used to be so hard, Now everything is easy …… (Crosby, Stills and Nash) Recently, I overheard a conversation between a father and son. The son was think of buying a house, and they spent the entire conversation only… Continue reading »
Sep
27
Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
Massachusetts has one of the most employee-friendly independent contractor laws in the United States. Under the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law, which is also stricter than federal law, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 148B, a worker will be considered an employee unless the employer can show that all three prongs of the independent contractor test… Continue reading »
Jun
21
Contract law and Texting
There is a new twist on Crosby, Still Nash and Young’s “Teach your children well” is now “Children teach your parents well!” R U K? This type of expression has become very familiar to us. Welcome to the world of texting. Until recently, I understood it to be a great and quick way to stay… Continue reading »
Feb
03
Compliance Tips for Condo Owners and Associations
Many condominium associations are all too familiar with the phenomenon of the one condominium owner who refuses to comply with association rules and regulations, particularly common area maintenance fees and the like. There is, however, legal recourse in such situations. Ownership of a condominium unit is a hybrid form of interest in real estate, entitling… Continue reading »