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 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.
Oregon has reached a settlement with MV Realty, voiding 40-year contracts for nearly 700 homeowners and freeing them from any financial obligation.
Portland Public Schools' plan to buy a $16 million building for a student center is facing criticism over high costs, a lack of clear academic goals, and a rushed process.
Tacoma City Council member Kiara Daniels has filed a lawsuit against her business partner, alleging a breach of their real estate development partnership.
A public auction in Toombs County, Georgia, will sell real estate, vehicles, and 'Star Wars' collectibles to satisfy a $2.5 million civil judgment.
Sydney homebuyers are facing a surge in 'price baiting,' an illegal practice where agents advertise properties for far less than the seller's true asking price.
Investors from across the US allege they lost thousands in a Chicago real estate scheme involving vacant homes. Lawsuits target Steeve Raymond, CEO of Selective Real Estate Investments, for unfulfille
Morrison County has set a November 17, 2025 deadline for second-half property tax payments on agricultural and mobile home properties. Here's what you need to know.
Lynchburg property owners face a November 17, 2025, deadline for real estate tax payments. A 10% penalty will be applied to all late submissions.
A Durham developer's two major projects have collapsed, leading to bankruptcy filings and a web of lawsuits totaling millions of dollars from investors and contractors.
A Pennsylvania court voided a $7 million home construction contract because the builder failed to name the project's architect in the agreement, a violation of state law.
A new regulation in Massachusetts, effective November 1, 2025, will require a 4% tax withholding on real estate sales of $1 million or more by non-residents.
Real estate agents in Park City, Utah, have successfully thwarted over two dozen fraudulent attempts to sell vacant lots owned by out-of-state seniors.
Homes built or modified to annoy neighbors, known as 'spite houses,' are common in the U.S. due to strong private-property culture and fragmented zoning laws. These structures highlight how personal g
A plan to sell properties from Chicago's 'worst landowner' to cover $15 million in fines has failed, as most lots were too neglected to attract buyers.
Dawson County's Register of Deeds reported weekly real estate transactions, including sales in Overton, Gothenburg, and Lexington. Total revenue from highlighted sales exceeded $6,600, with a major ag
San Francisco's Academy of Art University has listed 10 properties for sale, totaling nearly 375,000 square feet. This move follows financial challenges and a $60 million lawsuit settlement with the c