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The Current Legal Status of the Use of Short-Term Rentals Being a Residential Use

The Current Legal Status of the Use of Short-Term Rentals Being a Residential Use

by Christos Argiannis | Jan 31, 2023 | Articles, Real Estate Law

As more and more apps and methods to rent a residence on a short-term basis arise, the courts are continuing to grapple with the issue of deciding whether a short-term rental is a “residential use” or not. In Washington, the seminal case on this issue Wilkinson v....
FAIR HOUSING LAWS, DISABILITIES, AND ASSOCIATIONS

FAIR HOUSING LAWS, DISABILITIES, AND ASSOCIATIONS

by Christos Argiannis | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles, Real Estate Law

42 U.S.C. 3604 (Section 804 of the Fair Housing Act) applies to Homeowners’ Associations and Condominium Owners’ Associations.  42 U.S.C. 3604 states, in pertinent part: It shall be unlawful … to discriminate against any person in … the provision of services or...
ADVERSE POSSESSION AND OPEN SPACE

ADVERSE POSSESSION AND OPEN SPACE

by Christos Argiannis | Aug 4, 2021 | Articles, Real Estate Law

Adverse Possession has long been part of the common law in our state and across the country.  A person may gain ownership of real property pursuant to the doctrine of adverse possession, based on use of another’s property. The use must be: Open and Notorious Actual...
Buy Yourself Some Peace of Mind: Know What You are Purchasing Before You Close

Buy Yourself Some Peace of Mind: Know What You are Purchasing Before You Close

by Christos Argiannis | Dec 2, 2020 | Real Estate Law

When you purchase a home, the seller is required to complete a Seller Disclosure Statement, also referred to as a Form 17, disclosing known problems with the house or condominium unit. However, this disclosure only speaks to the individual property. If your soon-to-be...
LEASES AND CONTRACTS IN THE AGE OF A PANDEMIC – AN ACTUAL EVENT THAT MAY QUALIFY AS A REASON FOR RENT ABATEMENT OR TERMINATION OF A LEASE OR CONTRACT

LEASES AND CONTRACTS IN THE AGE OF A PANDEMIC – AN ACTUAL EVENT THAT MAY QUALIFY AS A REASON FOR RENT ABATEMENT OR TERMINATION OF A LEASE OR CONTRACT

by Michael Brandt | Apr 21, 2020 | Condominium Law, Real Estate Law

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many individuals and businesses to uproot themselves from their normal workplaces and find new quarters at home to continue to earn their living and/or just to remain safe. Such an undertaking has forced these individuals to duplicate...
UNLAWFUL NOISE vs QUIET ENJOYMENT  HOW TO FIND TRANQUILITY IN YOUR HOME

UNLAWFUL NOISE vs QUIET ENJOYMENT HOW TO FIND TRANQUILITY IN YOUR HOME

by Molly E. Mueller | Nov 6, 2019 | Real Estate Law

The right to quiet enjoyment of ones’ home is a right bestowed upon all homeowners and residents. However, as our communities continue to grow and become more densely populated, the concept of a quiet living space may seem far-fetched. The noises that we hear daily in...
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