Articles Posted in Real Estate

Common law doctrines that apply to property ownership often create strict rules for how the ownership is determined after the death of a co-tenant. One such doctrine is the right of survivorship, which automatically transfers the interest of a deceased joint tenant to the other joint tenants, instead of to the deceased’s own heirs through…

Rhode Island real estate disputes can become extremely complicated when multiple parties dispute multiple claims over a single piece of property. If several parties own a property and a dispute arises, all parties to the action must be diligent in bringing their claims properly and at the right time, in order to prevent the issues…

Buyers of a new or previously occupied home in Rhode Island may enjoy several distinct legal protections from loss in the event that the home they purchased is defective, unsafe, or has other unforeseen and expensive issues that must be resolved. In addition to any specific protections granted through the warranty provisions of a purchase…

Since the passage of the federal CARES Act, renters, landlords and homeowners have been subject to often changing protections and restrictions concerning the payment of rent or mortgage payments, as well as evictions and foreclosures. Shortly after President Biden’s inauguration, the new administration has issued several orders to clarify and extend the existing protections for…

Experienced landlords understand what is at stake when selecting a tenant for a residential rental property. Choosing the right tenant can make a landlord’s life extremely easy, and signing a lease with the wrong tenant can be expensive, stressful, and leave you with a damaged property or legal problems. Because the Rhode Island rental market…

Most Rhode Island home buyers will require a home inspection as a contingency to close the sale after they have submitted an offer on a home. While a general home inspection is a good idea and should be included in any home purchase, a recently published article makes the argument that buyers should also have…

The purchase or sale of a home or other real estate property in Rhode Island starts with a buyer making an offer on the property that the seller accepts, and the parties enter into a purchase agreement contract to proceed with the transaction. A transaction is not complete, however, until all of the final documents…

If you have made an offer on a piece of real estate in Rhode Island, and the seller accepts the offer, there is a contractual obligation to proceed in good faith with the purchase. However, the process is far from over. During the time period between the contract acceptance and the closing and transfer of…

Performing a home inspection prior to a Rhode Island residential real estate closing is an important part of the real estate process. Depending on the agreement between the buyer, the seller, as well as their brokers and the financers, a home inspection may be paid for by any party. However, it is in the interest…

Buyers interested in purchasing a residential or commercial property in Rhode Island are able to use technology and the convenience of Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) to quickly and efficiently review property listings that may interest them. The MLS is a database created by two or more brokers that provides information about properties that are on…