Zoning laws can be the bane of both residential homeowners and commercial property owners alike. Whether you want to build an additional structure on your lot or are looking to expand the footprint of your business, you’re likely to run into some type of friction with...
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The many faces of consolidation, what’s right for your business?
Business growth can mean many things. For some, it takes the form of mergers and acquisitions. These opportunities can allow businesses to increase their footprint in an area and grow their business capacity. For others, a joint venture may provide the right...
What happens if there is a late appeal to a zoning decision?
Developers who receive plan approval can face challenges from other residents near the building site. In these cases, an upset neighbor could file a complaint with the Planning and Zoning Commission and attempt to challenge the plan. Although Connecticut law requires...
Three lessons from recent Connecticut land dispute
It is not uncommon for a plan to expand property to result in a land dispute. In some cases, these disputes can involve individual landowners, while in others, the dispute can involve the city. Still others can attempt to navigate the nuances of zoning regulations. A...
Landowner seeks review by Supreme Court in eminent domain case
A landowner has asked the highest court in the country, the Supreme Court of the United States, to review a case involving a question of eminent domain. The case went in favor of the landowner in the district court, but the state supreme court disagreed. As a result,...
What to include in an operating agreement for your LLC
Creating an operating agreement helps you and your partners establish the operating rules for your business. It also can prevent future arguments and protect your business interests. This is particularly important in Connecticut because of the new Connecticut Uniform...
Can land use laws in CT stop development of my own property?
Connecticut landowners, like landowners everywhere, believe that they should be able to do what they wish with their own property. Unfortunately, there are limitations. Lawmakers have passed land use laws and regulations that govern what is and is not allowed in terms...
The drawbacks of buying virgin land for businesses
Owning raw land to establish an upcoming business has its benefits. Owners do not have to worry about any rent payments, the land itself does not cost as much as established properties and there is significantly more flexibility with how owners want everything built...
Develop a transition plan before purchasing a business
Buying a business can be an intimidating endeavor. There are lots of moving pieces, and the paperwork alone can seem endless. One thing to begin planning early on in a business purchase is the transition period. The time when operations of the company move from the...