A city council member has a habit of blaming outsiders for problems. The latest plan is called an “empty homes tax. ” It aims to make owners of unused houses pay extra money. The city faces a shortage of affordable homes and wants more revenue. The tax would hit people who own houses but ra
The Supreme Court sat on a case that asks whether a county can force a homeowner to sell their house at a low auction price instead of letting them find a buyer on the open market. The core question is whether the government must give the homeowner the full value of their property or only enough
Bitcoin is changing the way courts handle evidence. In the future, judges might not ask for a deed but for a transaction ID. This is because Bitcoin's blockchain can serve as a record of who owned what and when. Currently, courts rely on traditional methods like registries, ledgers, and testimonies
A young man, 28 years old, finds himself in a tricky situation. He shares a home with his mom and brother, and things are not going smoothly. The main issue? His mom's boyfriend is spending too much time at their place. The son feels uncomfortable. He works late and doesn't like walking past his mo
Crypto tokens are a hot topic, but the law is still catching up. Many lawyers shy away from the tech side of things, which is a problem. To give solid legal advice, you need to understand the tech behind crypto. This piece tries to bridge that gap. It looks at how crypto-assets fit into property rig
You might think that having a historic home is a great thing, but for some, it comes with a big price tag. The City of Kingston is considering forcing owners of old buildings to keep their homes looking a certain way, even if they don't want to. This can cost a lot of money and might not be what the
Imagine growing up with a pond as a constant backdrop, a place for childhood memories, laughter, and quiet reflection. Now imagine that pond, a source of joy for generations, suddenly becoming a liability, a ticking time bomb threatening safety and the environment. This is the reality Lois Brown, a
