Whose Beach Is It, Anyway? *
That is a question which will echo throughout Rhode Island’s coast this summer, as in years past. Disputes over beach rights and access to the shore are not confined to…
Mansions and Property Rights*
Our Rhode Island Supreme Court recently issued an important decision for property rights, even though property rights were never mentioned in the decision. The Court acted in a dispute between…
The Precise Boundary of Waterfront Property May Not Be What You Think
Many prospective purchasers of waterfront property expect that they will own all the land up to the water. Some may; others may not. The reason is that the precise boundary…
Do You Need A Survey?
Prospective purchasers of real estate, and many owners, sometimes ask whether they need a survey. Unfortunately, it is a question best answered either by obtaining a survey, or by later…
The Taylor Swift Tax is Not Too Swift
Even excellent leaders make their share of mistakes. Amidst Governor Raimondo’s impressive first months in office, where she has taken dead aim on economic development and job creation, she has…
When Buying Real Estate in Rhode Island, Absolutely Beware of Wetlands
Many property owners can innocently violate wetlands laws without even knowing they are doing it, and the penalties for doing so can be more than the cost of the property…
Protecting a “Million Dollar Water View” with Restrictive Covenants
While a picture may be worth a thousand words, a Rhode Island ocean view may be worth millions, if not in fact be priceless, if a little-noted Rhode Island…