In October of 2023 a court determined that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and four real estate companies (Re/Max, Keller Williams, Anywhere and Home Services of America) had conspired to inflate real estate commissions. The four defendants eventually settled out of court. However, this case changed the way in which realtors could charge their commissions effective August 2024. This …
DRIVEWAY EASEMENTS: Right of Access versus Right of Ownership
A Driveway Easement is a “right of way” easement. It is basically the right of one party to drive over property they don’t own to access property they do own. In other words you may not be the only one to use your property, even though you own it. For example, the only way for your neighbor to access their …
Attorney John Tramontozzi and Tramontozzi Law Firm Voted Top: Recognized Locally and Regionally
Thank you from John Tramontozzi at Tramontozzi Law Offices! Tramontozzi Law received accolades for both founding lead attorney, John Tramontozzi, Esq., as well as the Tramontozzi Law Practice. The 2021 Readers Choice Awards once again recognizes Attorney John Tramontozzi and Tramontozzi Law Offices topping regionally and Boston area North, in Two Categories! Best Attorney and Best Law Firm. We are …
Title Insurance, Title Search, and Title Defects
THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING TITLE INSURANCE When purchasing a home , especially in the current market, there is a tremendous push to make decisions quickly. It is an exciting but stressful tine and it is critical that you have informed expert advisors and resources. Buying a home is an expensive but an exciting time. Below you will learn about Melrose …
Why it is Important to Ask for a Closing Attorney to Review Your P&S | MA Home Buyers
Buying a home Massachusetts, When buying a home in MA you will quickly come to a point where you need to review a Purchase and Sales (P&S) Agreement. This document includes legally binding terms related to your purchase. Real estate agents are forbidden from practicing law, therefore, they cannot provide you with legal advice on this document. You must therefore …
Home Ownership: Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Your responsibility Melrose MA and beyond
Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Law and Functionalities Single family and multi-family residential properties sold in Massachusetts must be inspected by the fire department to confirm compliance with safety regulations. This protects everyone living in the residence.. The fire department checks for working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. They then issue a smoke certificate required for the closing. …
Co-ownership-Is this the Best Option for you? Tenancy by Entirety (Part 3 of Series)
In the third and final part of our series on Co-Ownership options we address Tenancy by Entirety Tenancy by Entirety is the legal term for a form of Co-ownership that is reserved only for married couples in Massachusetts and certain other states. The designation “Tenancy by Entirety” essentially permits spouses to jointly own property as a single legal entity. Therefore each …
Thank You! Tramontozzi Law Voted Number One Law Office: Local and Regional
TRAMONTOZZI LAW VOTED #1 LAW OFFICE – BEST LOCAL AND REGION Thank you! In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, attorney John Tramontozzi, his associate Neil Anderson, and the rest of the staff at Tramontozzi Law Offices would like to express our delight and appreciation by saying “Thank You!! “ Thank you for your business, for taking the time and initiative …
Massachusetts Adopts Remote Notarization Law: Easing Real Estate and Estate Planning
Great news for Massachusetts residents needing to complete Estate Planning and Real Estate transactions while following social distancing guidelines. On April 27th, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act Providing For Virtual Notarization To Address Challenges Related To COVID-19. (durable powers of attorney and HIPPA authorizations will be able to be notarized and will be …
Tramontozzi Law Welcomes Neil O. Anderson
Neil O. Anderson with his son also named Neil, who recently graduated from pre-school at the Rockland Montessori School. We are pleased to welcome Neil O. Anderson Esquire to our legal team. “Neil is a wonderful addition to our office. His background in community development and human services will be a true asset to my office, our community, and the …