New Case Decisions

The decision above addresses an association’s ability to file an independent action to foreclose a lien while a mortgage foreclosure action protected by a lis pendens is pending, a very meaty issue, so plenty of analysis. THE FACTS. The sequence of events which spans two separate foreclosure actions, lien and mortgage, and appeals of each: […]

The decision above should be of significant importance to real estate practitioners because the decision reinstates the vitality of the lis pendens statute. The Facts. The appeal arose from a quiet title action following a lengthy, seemingly nondescript foreclosure action with the following chronology: November 26, 2007 – Bank files Complaint accompanied by a Lis […]

Whether a mortgage with a correct legal description can be foreclosed if the deed to the mortgagor/borrower contained a defective legal description was at issue in this case.The trial court dismissed the lender’s mortgage foreclosure action and reformation action. Two instruments were involved in this case, whether a deed to Mr. Dori and a mortgage from him […]

Selective Enforcement / Nuisance At issue was the enforcement of two restrictions. The declaration of condominium prohibited: A unit owner from altering, modifying or replacing the interior of a unit without the prior consent of the Association’s Board of Directors. Another provision specifically applicable to flooring captioned “noise” stated: Unless expressly permitted in writing by the […]