Net Lease Vs Gross Lease: Which is Right For Me?
Whether you’re a tenant looking to lease a commercial space or a landlord looking to rent out a commercial property, it’s necessary to understand the ways to negotiate a property lease in Massachusetts.
Continue ReadingCommercial Restaurant Lease Dispute | What To Consider
We are currently in the final year of a triple net commercial lease for a freestanding building. The building is 45 years old, and we have leased at this location since 1996, having operated a restaurant on site. Since 1996, we have invested in yearly maintenance for the parking lot and roofing, both of which are in poor condition.
Continue ReadingTop Real Estate Tips for Small Businesses
Small businesses need real estate, too. In fact, 85 percent of commercial real estate transactions handled by the National Association of Realtors are for properties under $2 million and involve businesses that the association considers “small businesses.” Whether leasing commercial space or buying commercial property, small business owners need office space, retail space, manufacturing facilities, storage space etc… to operate their business, sell their products or services and to interact with consumers. While some entrepreneurs can work from home, many small companies and startups eventually need to rent or buy commercial space to continue growing their business.
Continue ReadingSubcontractor Mechanics Lien
I am a subcontractor who has not been paid for my work. Can I place a lien on the homeowner’s property?
Continue ReadingWhat to Do If a General Contractor Completes Poor Work
I signed a contract with a general contractor to have some renovation work done in my Massachusetts home. The contract had a clause stating the general contractor could not be sued and the general contractor would not be held responsible for any problems with the work done to my home. The actual renovation work on my home was done by a subcontractor, who was hired by the general contractor. I did not sign a separate contract with the subcontractor.
Continue ReadingWhat You Can Do About Neighborhood Noise From Fire Pits
We purchased an end unit condo in Barnstable County. After we moved in, our condo association installed a fire pit in a common area about 25 feet from our bedroom window.
Continue ReadingWhat to Know About Converting Rental Units to Condos
How soon do landowners have to notify tenants if they plan to convert a rental building into condos?
Continue ReadingDefending Against Motion For Summary Judgement
How do I defend against a motion for summary judgment?
Continue ReadingAppealing Court Decisions
Who is entitled to appealing a decision of the Court or filing a motion for reconsideration?
Continue ReadingWhy Lawyers Love Independence Day Fireworks
Everyone loves Fourth of July celebrations. The fireworks are great, but those beautifully explosive displays are also the source of personal injury and property damage lawsuits.
Continue ReadingWhen Tenants Should Call A Lawyer
As a tenant, the law in Massachusetts is designed to safeguard your health, safety, and well-being from landlords who fail to provide housing that is suitable for human habitation. This overarching objective is achieved through an “implied warranty of habitability”, which requires landlords to supply all residential tenants with a living space that meets the “Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation” (the “Habitation Standards”) as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations.
Continue ReadingNew Landlord Tenant Litigation Services
According to the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, civil litigation comes with an annual cost of $233 billion to the United States economy. Civil litigation involves any case in which one party, the plaintiff, brings a lawsuit against another, the defendant, to obtain monetary compensation for injuries caused by the defendant or equitable relief therefrom. “When one feels he or she has been injured through the actions of another, a civil litigation law firm in Boston is needed, and many choose to turn to Calabrese Law Associates for assistance,” Peter G. Calabrese, a business litigation attorney Boston, states.
Continue ReadingWhat Happens If a Construction Client Fails to Pay?
Contractors and subcontractors can seek compensation for work done. Depending on the situation, they may sue in court or leverage alternative dispute mechanisms like mediation or arbitration. Clients also have rights and can raise a defense or counterclaim if they have a valid reason for refusing to pay. It’s crucial to hire an experienced construction attorney to assess the case and advise on the appropriate steps to take.
Continue ReadingCalabrese Law Launches Affordable Legal Counseling in Boston
According to Forbes, Boston ranks number 6 among cities with the fastest growing number of new construction developments in the United States. While this figure is evidence of a rebounding real estate market, it also foreshadows an upsurge in real estate litigation in the area.
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