Boundary Line Disputes, Property Damage, Trespass to Trees, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment on The Measure of Damages in Trespass to Trees Cases

The Measure of Damages in Trespass to Trees Cases

The Massachusetts statute for willful trespass to trees, G. L. c. 242, § 7, states that:   “A person who without license willfully cuts down, carries away, girdles or otherwise destroys trees, timber, wood or underwood on the land of another shall be liable to the owner in tort for three times the amount of the damagesContinue reading The Measure of Damages in Trespass to Trees Cases

Condominiums, Housing Court, Ice Dams, Insurance Claims, Landlord Tenant, Property Damage | Leave a Comment on The Ice Dam Cometh – Ice Dams and the Law in Massachusetts

The Ice Dam Cometh – Ice Dams and the Law in Massachusetts

By Robert Nislick It seems that no one has been spared as this historic winter continues to wreak havoc on Massachusetts homeowners, business owners, landlords, tenants, condominium trustees, condominium unit owners, and property managers. Roofs are collapsing under the heavy weight of snow and ice. Problems with insulation and ventilation in our buildings are causingContinue reading The Ice Dam Cometh – Ice Dams and the Law in Massachusetts

Condominiums, Insurance Claims, Negligence, Property Damage | Leave a Comment on Assessing and Pressing Your Property Damage Claim

Assessing and Pressing Your Property Damage Claim

By Robert Nislick You are a homeowner or a unit owner in a condominium. Life is great.  Until . . . your home suffers property damage from water infiltration. You have done nothing wrong, but through the negligence of someone else, your stuff is ruined. You are out real money and you are mad. Let’sContinue reading Assessing and Pressing Your Property Damage Claim