Tuesday, May 22, 2018 – The New England Condominium Expo

Join Goldman & Pease at New England’s Biggest & Best Condo, HOA & Apt Expo! A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 175 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. Date: Tuesday, May 22 Time: 10am – 3:30pm Location: Seaport World Trade Center – Exhibit Hall 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA ————————————————————– Why should

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Real Estate Legal Update 2018

By Howard Goldman –       I.            Introduction Changes resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018, may make this new tax year a true game changer for the real estate market.  Our update prepares you with an understanding of the key changes and how they affect the real estate market. Looking at buying a new property?  In the digital age, emails and texts can blur the lines between informal communications and a formal contract.  Follow the Five Commandments of

Read More »

Commercial Real Estate Leases: Planning Ahead for Early Termination

Long term leases of commercial real estate offer landlords a steady and reliable stream of income and provide tenants with an established business presence in a particular neighborhood. However, those benefits may be short lived in the event of an early termination of the lease. Early terminations are typically caused by tenants who default under lease provisions but they may also be caused by landlords who choose to sell the property during the term of the lease. This article will address

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Saturday, October 21 2017 – CAI New England Annual Condo Conference and Expo

CAI New England Annual Condo Conference & Expo Saturday, October 21 2017   9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marriott Hotel – Burlington, Massachusetts $10.00 Members* $20.00 Non-Members* CAI New England Annual Condo Conference & Expo Addressing the unique issues of condominium communities. Members and unit owners, professional managers and industry professionals. Schedule of Events 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Exhibits 10:30 am.– noon Top 5 Ways to Reduce Insurance Claims & Costs Insurance is a necessity

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Real Estate in the Digital Age

Preventing the Simple Email or Text from Becoming a Formal Contract I. Introduction Gone are the days when parties brokering a real estate transaction entered into a formal, written contract by first reaching for paper and ink. Today, a cell phone and a zealous broker is all that it may take to enter into a binding agreement. The ubiquity of technology has made communications via email and text message both convenient and now, with recent case law, potentially risky. In a

Read More »

June 14, 2017 – Legal Update Lunch Seminar

LEGAL UPDATE LUNCH SEMINAR  MEDIATE MANAGEMENT CO. Date: Wednesday, 10:30a.m. June 14, 2017 Presented by: Goldman & Pease LLC APARTMENT OR CONDOMINIUM SHARING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIRBNB What are the security risks, nuisances, and property damage that result from engaging an Airbnb rental? What are the best practices for avoiding problems that neighbors and property managers frequently encounter when tenants or condo unit owners use Airbnb.com?

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Condo Surveillance and the Law

Security is a major issue for condominium communities today.  Attorney Howard Goldman shares his perspective and provides legal insight into the state of condominium surveillance and security in the below article from New England Condominium. Surveillance and the Law Maintaining Safety While Respecting Privacy By A.J. Sidranksy | New England Condominium Secure. The word has many meanings. According to Google definitions it can mean “to fix or attach something to something else. It can mean to protect against threats or make

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Drones Take Off: What Condo Leaders Need to Know

By:  Howard S. Goldman, Esq. I. Introduction Drones are no longer the military robots or science fiction creations that we once imagined them to be. In fact, in 2016, according to the Consumer Technology Association, an estimated 3 million drones were purchased for use by hobbyists and businesses alike. Non-military drones are generally used either commercially or by hobbyists. All drone usage is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, but hobbyists are only required to obtain a $5 registration,

Read More »

Condominium Insurance: Waiver of Subrogation

I. Introduction Imagine arriving home to your condominium after a long day of work, opening the door to your unit, and being confronted with several inches of standing water. You enter your unit to the sound of dripping and look up to see that the ceiling in your living room is completely saturated with water. Upon further investigation, you discover that a leaking water supply valve in your upstairs neighbor’s unit has caused the serious water damage. Who is responsible for

Read More »

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 – The New England Condominium Expo

Join Goldman & Pease at New England’s Biggest & Best Condo, HOA & Apt Expo! A must attend for all board members, property managers, condo & HOA decision makers and apartment building owners. Learn about the latest services from more than 175 exhibitors. Attend educational seminars, network with your peers and get free advice from industry experts. Date: Tuesday, May 22 Time: 10am – 3:30pm Location: Seaport World Trade Center – Exhibit Hall 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA ————————————————————– Why should

Read More »

Real Estate Legal Update 2018

By Howard Goldman –       I.            Introduction Changes resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018, may make this new tax year a true game changer for the real estate market.  Our update prepares you with an understanding of the key changes and how they affect the real estate market. Looking at buying a new property?  In the digital age, emails and texts can blur the lines between informal communications and a formal contract.  Follow the Five Commandments of

Read More »

Commercial Real Estate Leases: Planning Ahead for Early Termination

Long term leases of commercial real estate offer landlords a steady and reliable stream of income and provide tenants with an established business presence in a particular neighborhood. However, those benefits may be short lived in the event of an early termination of the lease. Early terminations are typically caused by tenants who default under lease provisions but they may also be caused by landlords who choose to sell the property during the term of the lease. This article will address

Read More »

Saturday, October 21 2017 – CAI New England Annual Condo Conference and Expo

CAI New England Annual Condo Conference & Expo Saturday, October 21 2017   9:00 am – 3:00 pm Marriott Hotel – Burlington, Massachusetts $10.00 Members* $20.00 Non-Members* CAI New England Annual Condo Conference & Expo Addressing the unique issues of condominium communities. Members and unit owners, professional managers and industry professionals. Schedule of Events 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Exhibits 10:30 am.– noon Top 5 Ways to Reduce Insurance Claims & Costs Insurance is a necessity

Read More »

Real Estate in the Digital Age

Preventing the Simple Email or Text from Becoming a Formal Contract I. Introduction Gone are the days when parties brokering a real estate transaction entered into a formal, written contract by first reaching for paper and ink. Today, a cell phone and a zealous broker is all that it may take to enter into a binding agreement. The ubiquity of technology has made communications via email and text message both convenient and now, with recent case law, potentially risky. In a

Read More »

June 14, 2017 – Legal Update Lunch Seminar

LEGAL UPDATE LUNCH SEMINAR  MEDIATE MANAGEMENT CO. Date: Wednesday, 10:30a.m. June 14, 2017 Presented by: Goldman & Pease LLC APARTMENT OR CONDOMINIUM SHARING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIRBNB What are the security risks, nuisances, and property damage that result from engaging an Airbnb rental? What are the best practices for avoiding problems that neighbors and property managers frequently encounter when tenants or condo unit owners use Airbnb.com?

Read More »

Condo Surveillance and the Law

Security is a major issue for condominium communities today.  Attorney Howard Goldman shares his perspective and provides legal insight into the state of condominium surveillance and security in the below article from New England Condominium. Surveillance and the Law Maintaining Safety While Respecting Privacy By A.J. Sidranksy | New England Condominium Secure. The word has many meanings. According to Google definitions it can mean “to fix or attach something to something else. It can mean to protect against threats or make

Read More »

Drones Take Off: What Condo Leaders Need to Know

By:  Howard S. Goldman, Esq. I. Introduction Drones are no longer the military robots or science fiction creations that we once imagined them to be. In fact, in 2016, according to the Consumer Technology Association, an estimated 3 million drones were purchased for use by hobbyists and businesses alike. Non-military drones are generally used either commercially or by hobbyists. All drone usage is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, but hobbyists are only required to obtain a $5 registration,

Read More »

Condominium Insurance: Waiver of Subrogation

I. Introduction Imagine arriving home to your condominium after a long day of work, opening the door to your unit, and being confronted with several inches of standing water. You enter your unit to the sound of dripping and look up to see that the ceiling in your living room is completely saturated with water. Upon further investigation, you discover that a leaking water supply valve in your upstairs neighbor’s unit has caused the serious water damage. Who is responsible for

Read More »
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