Monthly Archives: July 2013
SJC Liberally Applies Mechanic’s Lien Law to Protect Lien From Dissolution
As it has done in the past, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has interpreted the requirements for enforcement of a mechanic’s lien in broad fashion to protect a lien that otherwise might have been dissolved. In NES Rentals, Inc. v. … Continue reading
CPA Grants to Churches Raise Constitutional Questions
A national religious liberty watchdog group is warning towns and cities against spending Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds on church buildings – a practice that has paid for historic preservation work at dozens of religious structures throughout Massachusetts. Municipalities frequently … Continue reading
Leasing and LEED II: Things a Tenant Should Consider
In my last blog post, I outlined key issues that a landlord should consider when negotiating a lease with a perspective tenant in a LEED-certified building. In this post, I want to review the same issue but from the tenant’s … Continue reading