By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published May 3, 2023 | Posted in Charlottesville Attorneys, Charlottesville Real Estate Attorney, Palmyra Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Contract Review, Residential Real Estate Closings | Tagged Tags: Court ruling, Easement dispute, Horn v. Webb case, Legal battle, Permissive use, Prescriptive easement, Property access, Property rights, Punitive damages, Supreme Court of Virginia | Comments Off on Navigating Easements: Lessons from the Supreme Court of Virginia Case Horn v. Webb, decided 02/09/2023
Navigating Easements: Lessons from the Supreme Court of Virginia Case Horn v. Webb, decided 02/09/2023
The Supreme Court of Virginia recently took up the issue of easements regarding a dispute between two neighbors over the use of their property near a lake. One neighbor (the Horns), wanted to store small boats such as canoes and skiffs on the other neighbor’s property (the Webbs). The Horns also wanted to continue to Read More
Get it in Writing: The Statute of Frauds, Explained
Jasmine and Malik had been searching for their dream home for months. Finally, they found the perfect property, a beautiful house with a large backyard, in a quiet neighborhood. They put in an offer and after some negotiation, the seller accepted. They were thrilled and started making plans to move in. However, a few weeks Read More
How To Spot A Real Estate Seller Scam!
With the growing capabilities of our ever-advancing technological world comes the threat of impersonation by scammers everywhere. It’s happened several times already across Virginia, South Carolina, and the nation. The good news is following these tips can help you avoid being a victim: Be especially cautious of vacant land sales, as these are prime targets Read More
Specific Power of Attorney Observations for Real Estate Transactions
Specific Powers of Attorney can be a useful legal tool for many clients buying and selling real estate. Some pointers about using Specific Powers of Attorney for real estate transactions are as follows: Most lenders prohibit Settlement Attorneys and/or other related parties (e.g., realtors) from serving as POAs: plan accordingly. The contract should name the Read More
