We have virtually no bandwidth to deal with anything other than the pandemic, do we? The marches of every conversation begin with “you’re okay, I trust” and end with “take care” and now we really mean that. It’s exhausting, isn’t
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Upcoming Webinar – Tressler Talks – Contracts: The Do’s, the Don’ts and When Disaster Happens!
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk:
Contracts: The Do’s, the Don’ts and When Disaster Happens!Thursday, August 20, 20201:00-2:00pm CT
Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn about…
- The basics of contracts, such as
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10 Reasons Why The General Contractor Isn’t Paying You
As a construction accounts payable coordinator and contract administrator for a General Contractor, I’ve seen lots of invoices not get paid in my time. I’ve also received lots of calls and emails from subcontractors wondering where their check is. So…
Contractor Rights When the Homeowner Won’t Pay
Working for a homeowner on a residential construction project has some upsides: You’ll get to work directly with the decision-maker. Maybe you’ll be able to spread your creative wings a bit. But contractors need to understand the risks that a…
New Developments in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Employers in real estate and construction with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide leave to employees who are unable to work because of the pandemic under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The U.S. Department of Labor…
After Four Years of Controversy, Portland Adopts the Residential Infill Project
After four years of deliberation and analysis, the Portland City Council adopted the Residential Infill Project (RIP) on August 12, 2020. According to the City, RIP legislation is intended to increase housing opportunities by opening up the types of dwelling…
Gov. Baker Sued, Military Veteran Added In Federal Eviction Moratorium Challenge
“You Can’t Evict Me So I’m Not Paying Shit.” — Tenant Tells Jonathan DaPonte, a Fall River Housing Provider and Former Iraq Combat Veteran.
For those following our federal and state lawsuits challenging the Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium Act, I…
Can Apartment Management Restrict Political Signs in Windows and on Doors? Read On.
With the 2020 presidential election less than three months away, I had an interesting question hit my desk: can a property management company restrict residents from placing political signs on their exterior windows, doors, and/or balconies? With some exceptions (noted…
7 Affirmative Defenses to a Partition Action in California
When Two People Own Property, But One Person Doesn’t Want to Sell
Tricks To Save Your House in a Partition Action
An experienced partition attorney in California may often be asked whether there are affirmative defenses to partition under…
Important Update Regarding Florida’s Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures
On April 2, 2020, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-94, which placed a moratorium on mortgage foreclosure actions, as well as residential eviction actions related to the non-payment of rent. The purpose of the moratorium was to provide targeted,…