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Facts about condo defect disputes

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Jan 5, 2023 | Real Estate Law

Owning a condo is an excellent homeownership option because it gives you access to your private unit and various common areas along the property. However, it can also lead to some complex legal disputes. One area of dispute which has become common recently involves...

3 ways to solve a construction dispute

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Oct 3, 2022 | Real Estate Law

The construction continues to boom in Washington, D.C. Considering that the city’s population increased by 14.6% in the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it means builders need to get the job done right and fast. When a dispute happens between a...

What to do if you have a dispute with your homeowner association

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Jul 8, 2022 | Real Estate Law

Peaceful residents often have to live by a set of neighborhood rules. Homeowner associations are in charge of enforcing these seemingly arbitrary edicts. The moment board members suspect you are responsible for a violation, a fine heads your way. You might take issue...

Why would someone want a partition lawsuit?

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Apr 13, 2022 | Real Estate Law

Anyone who shares ownership of a property may someday be subject to a partition action. A partition action occurs when two co-owners cannot agree on the future of their property. This type of lawsuit forces a property sale so owners can split the profits. Equal...

Condo defect lawsuits may pit residents against each other

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Jan 17, 2022 | Real Estate Law

The Champlain Towers South collapse is one of the most high-profile condo defect cases in recent years. This complicated case, which involves 98 deaths and millions of dollars in damages, highlights issues that may pit residents against each other. What are some of...

What you need to know about party wall agreements

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Apr 19, 2021 | Real Estate Law

If you intend to purchase a condo, rowhouse, apartment or office complex, you are undoubtedly going to have to deal with party walls. These are simply the shared walls between two or more units that have separate owners or renters. In most cases, party wall agreements...

Are you handling tenants’ security deposits correctly?

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Jan 21, 2021 | Real Estate Law

The law in Washington D.C. that regulates how landlords handle tenants’ security deposits can be somewhat confusing. It’s relatively common for landlords to unknowingly violate the law and suffer unfortunate legal consequences.  If you are planning to charge a tenant...

What to expect when facing foreclosure in Maryland

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Oct 14, 2020 | Real Estate Law

If you cannot afford to pay your mortgage, the lender has the right to foreclose on your home loan. That means the bank will take the property because of nonpayment according to the terms of your mortgage. You may have legal recourse if you have concerns about...

Five costly construction defects that can impose financial harm

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Jul 27, 2020 | Real Estate Law

Construction projects can take months of planning to get off the ground and require significant investments of time and money to start. In the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, a developer may have to work through a number of real property legal issues related to...

Understanding rent laws in Washington, D.C.

On Behalf of Vanessa Carpenter Lourie, P.C. | Apr 15, 2020 | Real Estate Law

The timely payment of rent is the most fundamental tenant responsibility and the primary reason that landlords rent out property.  Washington, D.C. has legal requirements governing rent which can dictate which party will prevail in landlord tenant disputes. Rent...

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