Yes, a condo association, just like an HOA, may have restrictions regarding pets. The CC&R documentation that a person signs when they purchase the condo should inform them of these restrictions. They can be different from case to case. For instance, some condos...
As a volunteer board member, managing third-party partnerships is usually one of your biggest responsibilities. Hiring reliable vendors is vital to keep your condominium community in New Hampshire safe, clean and resident-friendly. Every time you review a contract,...
People hoping to buy homes often prepare before ever viewing a property. They secure mortgage pre-approval to know how much house they can afford and to make their offers more compelling to sellers. Despite those efforts, real estate transactions can fall apart,...
Unfortunately, boundary disputes are very common. Property owners and real estate developers who share a boundary or corner often disagree on the precise location of their property lines, which usually leads to court intervention. What are the most common causes of...
Regular assessment payments help your association pay for daily operations and maintain shared spaces. When homeowners fall behind on their dues, your board must take action to protect the community's financial health. New Hampshire law provides several tools for...
Creating a new condominium facility can be a complex process. New housing developments often begin with the acquisition of vacant land. However, vacant, unimproved acreage is at a premium across New Hampshire, especially near major metropolitan areas. Developers...
No, there is no legal requirement for you to have final approval on a loan before making an offer to purchase real estate. It can certainly strengthen your position if you do, but it is not necessary, and most buyers do not take this step before submitting an offer....
In New Hampshire, the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau requires certain types of properties to be either registered or exempted. An application has to be submitted to request an exemption or appropriately register the property, or it is illegal for that...
Moving into your first condo is a fresh start. You get a new home and a new community, but New Hampshire's Condominium Act, RSA 356-B, gives your homeowners association broad authority to enforce its rules. Some of those rules tend to catch new owners off guard, so...
A promising property can look like the right opportunity on paper. The price works, the location makes sense and the future use seems profitable. Then the title search, zoning review or financing documents reveal a problem that changes the deal. For real estate...