In the Spotlight: Assignment and Subletting Provisions Rock Your World

Zoning Board Properly Construed OrdinanceNeighbors’ Open Meetings Law Challenge to Lease to Wireless Character Was UntimelyPlanning Board Not Bound to Consider Approval’s Impact on Easement or Covenant

Tax Escalation Clause Does Not Entitle Landlord to Collect Additional Rent On Taxes Landlord Did Not PayGood Guy Guaranty Does Not Cover Obligations Accruing After SurrenderStipulation In Prior Proceeding Did Not Bar Use and Occupancy ClaimFlooding Was Outside the Scope of Landlord’s Responsibility

Most municipalities use tax foreclosures to pay for schools, parks, police, fire protection, and a host of other public services and need enforcement measures both to collect the taxes and to incentivize others to continue paying on time, although many also sell their tax liens to obtain quicker payment of tax obligations.