An encumbrance in real estate refers to any claim, restriction or liability attached to a property that may affect its value or usage. Examples of encumbrances include mortgages, liens, easements or ...

It may be hard to believe, but community associations ("Associations") occasionally deal with homeowners who don't think they are required to pay assessments. The reasoning for these beliefs can range ...

In my experience as a Colorado construction law attorney, few things are as misunderstand in construction disputes as mechanic’s liens. In principal, a mechanic’s lien is simple: A contractor or ...

Many purchasers of multifamily properties have sought to acquire either individual properties or a portfolio of properties by means of a receiver’s sale. Many purchasers of multifamily properties have ...

I am reviewing the draft Contract to Sell that my seller was proposing for approval. I noticed the words “free from any lien and encumbrances.” Frankly speaking, these words are unfamiliar to me. May ...

This is in response to the March 22 Viewpoint, “Roadway improvement obligations are not being hidden from property owners,” regarding deferral agreements on many properties in Maui County. The ...

Patents can help business startups in a number of important ways. Filing a patent application can aid a startup’s first mover advantage as a patent grant gives them the right to exclude others from a ...

I have had many columns that touch on the various nuances of mechanic's liens because mechanic's liens are an essential part of the fabric of the world of construction - at least in the U.S. The lien ...

In Connecticut, the General Statutes have granted “super” priority status to certain types of municipal liens. As a result, these liens jump to the head of the priority line, even if your bank has a ...

Investors reportedly interested in a 74-hectare portion of the government-owned Food Terminal Inc. are wary of pushing ahead with their bids after it was revealed that some sections of the property ...