Category Archives: Real Estate

Connecticut Real Estate law posts.

Neighbors In Court: Bamboo Edition

Nothing makes for good neighborly relations like a law suit! When neighbors take each other to court it’s like an angry divorce without any incentive to be civil to each other for the sake of the kids. Connecticut has not … Continue reading

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Connecticut Adverse Possession Law

I love reading adverse possession decisions in Connecticut. These cases are often hard fought by warring neighbors. Compromise is often not an option because the level of disdain is so high between the parties. If fences make for good neighbors adverse possesion cases … Continue reading

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Facing Foreclosure In CT? There’s Hope…

Federal home loan modification programs are a cruel joke. Fortunately, there’s new hope for Connecticut residents facing foreclosure: (More below the break)

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Save Joan’s House

Joan’s house sits at the bottom of a big hill. It’s a hill that I’ve ran up and down – hundreds of times. Sometimes, I see Joan. She may be sitting on her porch or gardening. We usually wave and … Continue reading

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Is It Malpractice To Fail To Challenge Documents In A Foreclosure?

Is it malpractice to fail to challenge mortgage foreclosure documents? I think so. Watch this. Continue reading

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The Kelo House

Recently, I was at New London Superior Court for a pretrial conference. The conference was scheduled for 10:00 in the morning. By the time I arrived, all of the “good parking spaces” were taken. I ended up parking on Franklin … Continue reading

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Will Bed Bug Disclosure Become Part Of Real Estate Closings In Connecticut?

by Ryan McKeen Probably. This morning I came across an article about how bed bug disclosures are becoming a part of real estate closings in New York. Given the attention bed bugs are receiving in the media right now it … Continue reading

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On Saving The MDC Trails In West Hartford…

by Ryan McKeen As a runner who loves West Hartford’s MDC trails the Blonski case is very near and dear to my heart. Check out an excellent article by MariAnn Gail Brown on the legal issues surrounding the MDC trails. … Continue reading

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Numerical Corporations Should Be Illegal

by Ryan McKeen Numerical corporations or LLCs are the bane of my existence as a lawyer. As best as I can tell, exactly 2 of my prior 474 posts have had any impact on the law. One post triggered a … Continue reading

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Tough Times Ahead For Real Estate Attorneys?

by Ryan McKeen It seems that the music is about to stop for real estate attorneys yet again. 2009 was the year of the refi. With interest rates at historic lows it made sense for many homeowners to lock in … Continue reading

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