Why Exclusivity Clauses Are Important in Retail Properties
For commercial landlords and their retail tenants, shopping centers operate like ecosystems. A Massachusetts federal court case is instructive as to why.
Attorneys Cheer Proposed Reforms to Site Plan Review
The bill would codify a process known as “site plan review” that housing advocates and real estate attorneys say has become the “Wild West” of land-use law.
Perseverance Pays Off in Fitchburg for Nonprofit Developer
The new Fitchburg Arts Community demonstrates a potential playbook for successful financing of housing through public subsidies in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities.
Personnel File No. 285
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: it’s The Personnel File.
Regulatory Taking Claims Are Risky Endeavors
A recent Falmouth case shows property owners face big odds if they try to bring a lawsuit over a “regulatory taking.”
Landlords Get a New Deduction in Tax Law
There is exciting news to report on the federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, which delivered a basket of goodies to taxpayers.
