Brendan Sullivan is a legal affairs correspondent for Crezzio, specializing in state appellate courts, municipal law, and zoning regulations. He reports on significant legal challenges that shape public policy and property rights.
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A new federal rule effective March 1 requires more disclosure from cash home buyers using LLCs or trusts, aiming to increase financial transparency in real estate.
The new president of the Syracuse Housing Authority board has stepped aside from a major project while HUD investigates a potential conflict of interest claim.
A Spokane court is hearing a high-stakes case over the billion-dollar real estate empire of the late Harlan Douglass, whose 2019 will is being challenged.
A New York City co-op board's renovation plan to close a building entrance has sparked concerns over disability access, forcing residents with walkers to travel an extra city block. Affected residents
A Florida man has been jailed for 18 months after a year-long sting operation dismantled a real estate fraud ring targeting 120 properties in San Luis Obispo County.
Dozens of Florida homeowners are facing foreclosure after a real estate investment firm allegedly defaulted on payments in risky 'subject-to' mortgage deals.
Kansas lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would permit lenders to charge prepayment penalties on mortgages for investment properties, a move supporters say would offer investors more financing option
A former B.C. real estate agent has been fined $66,500 after failing to disclose that a property was on a protected archaeological site, causing a $110,000 loss for the buyer.
A Manhattan judge dismissed a bribery case against developer Mark Caller, citing incomplete evidence presented to the grand jury. Former NYC buildings commissioner Eric Ulrich still faces four other f
The real estate industry faces a critical juncture as Zillow and Redfin challenge an FTC lawsuit and landmark commission settlements undergo final appellate review.
A new law significantly changes how real estate contracts are interpreted, prioritizing written wording over external circumstances and increasing responsibility for precise drafting.
A local resident on a fixed Social Security income is facing a recurring $100 late fee because his rent is due before his monthly payment arrives.
A new Washington state law, effective January 1, 2026, introduces strict disclosure rules for off-market real estate deals, with major penalties for non-compliance.
Rock Island County, Illinois, is taking a new approach to property tax sales, requiring buyers to compensate homeowners for lost equity, a first in the state.
Essex County will auction over 140 tax-foreclosed properties on January 21, 2026, in a hybrid event following a pause prompted by a key Supreme Court ruling.
A plan to convert Michael Jordan's former estate in Highland Park into a museum is facing a divided response from residents and cautious scrutiny from the City Council.
A proposed NYC law, the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, would give nonprofits the first right to buy apartment buildings, sparking a debate between housing advocates and property owners.
Jason Walsh, ex-CEO of the failed real estate firm ABC Capital, has been fined $350,000 for violating a 2024 settlement that banned him from managing properties.
A seven-acre real estate project in South Boston, led by developer Andrew J. Collins, is facing an uncertain future amid legal disputes with investors who loaned millions.
Indiana's Attorney General is suing an out-of-state landlord for allegedly failing to fix unsafe conditions at a 1,200-unit Indianapolis apartment complex.