Legal
Landlord-Tenant Law
A dispute arose between a commercial landlord and tenant after government emergency orders during the COVID-19 pandemic required non-essential businesses in New York City to close. The tenant, operating a retail clothing store in Manhattan, stopped paying rent, arguing that
The case involves a tenant, Ms. Craig, who uses a wheelchair and lived in an apartment managed and owned by the appellants. Her rent was paid through a D.C. housing voucher, but she was responsible for utilities and parking. The
A commercial tenant operating a beer and wine store in Maryland entered into a five-year lease requiring it to pay base rent as well as additional charges—including real estate taxes, water and sewer bills, late fees, HVAC replacement costs, and
The plaintiffs, including a state commission and two tenants, alleged that the owner and management of an apartment complex discriminated against them by refusing to allow two emotional support dogs, despite a general no-pet policy. The tenants had previously lived
A California company repurposed decommissioned military bunkers in South Dakota as survival shelters, offering them for sale or long-term lease. In 2020, an individual entered into a 99-year lease with the company for one of these bunkers, paying $35,000 upfront.
Real Estate & Property Law
In this case, the plaintiff, Buck, alleged that his attorney’s legal advice led him to sever a joint tenancy and lose his right of survivorship in a property located in Sheridan, Montana. Originally, Buck, James, and Mary held the property
The case concerns an apartment complex owner who challenged a school district’s policy for appealing property tax assessments. The district’s policy only targeted properties for appeal if an increase would yield at least $10,000 in additional annual tax revenue. This
A state agency sought a new headquarters and training facility, issuing detailed specifications for its construction. The agency, as a public body, entered into a long-term “build-to-suit” lease with a private developer, who agreed to construct the facility to the
The dispute centers on foreclosure proceedings involving a residential property in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The plaintiffs purchased the property in 2006, executing a mortgage and promissory note with Long Beach Mortgage Company. After defaulting on the mortgage payment due
The plaintiffs owned several triplexes in Wichita, Kansas, which included an easement over an alleyway used daily by residents. The defendant acquired the property burdened by the easement in 2009. In 2022, tensions between the parties escalated when the defendant
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