Effective January 1, 2024, the US government instituted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which is meant “to curb illicit finance”. Under the CTA, most companies doing business in the United States are now required to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them (“Beneficial Owners”). In plain language,...
If you think getting your neighbor to agree on your shared fence line is a challenge, you should consider what it took for Vermont and New Hampshire to agree upon their shared border: The US Supreme Court. While the US Supreme Court in Vermont v. New Hampshire, 290 U.S. 579...
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This past week torrential rains hit Vermont, leaving three months worth of rain in the span of 24 hours. The resulting flooding in Central Vermont has created issues with numerous real estate transactions throughout the state; in some instances the subject property has been damaged while in...
When buying or selling property, you will inevitably have to deal with easements and how they impact your property. Whether something as simple as a driveway right-of-way or as subjective as a view easement, easements can have a dramatic impact on your property’s value and utility. Easements As Distinguished From Other...
Don't take a chance with poorly drafted contingencies - have a capable real estate attorney review your contract and advise you of your rights and best options for enforcing or exiting a purchase and sale contract.
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The offer was accepted. The mortgage was...