Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C.
Mechanic's Liens
In Connecticut, a mechanic's lien may be filed by any person who has a claim for more than ten dollars for materials furnished or services rendered in the construction, raising, removal or repairs of any building or in the improvement of any lot or in the site development or subdivision of any pl...
Debt Settlement Companies; a few things you should know
Everybody has seen ads on television where someone will promise to magically negotiate your high debt down to a manageable bite-sized amount. Before dialing that toll-free number, there are a few things you should know. Using a debt settlement company is not without risk. Debt settlement compan...
Can I claim ownership of my neighbor's land by adverse possession?
Most people have heard of the legal doctrine of adverse possession. It allows a party to go into court to assert ownership of all or a portion of another's land. Since it is not unusual for a land owner to use the land of an adjacent land owner, adverse possession claims are more common than one ...
Health Care Act Reminder
Posted on Friday, February 28, 2014 Health Care Act Reminder: Beginning in 2014, everyone must chose to maintain health insurance coverage for themselves and their families for the entire year, or choose to either seek an exemption or pay a “shared responsibility” payment on the 2014 tax retur...
Municipal zoning regulation & the rising popularity of "in law apartments"
If your mother and/or father or other family member no longer wish to maintain a separate residence but are not ready, financially or otherwise, for assisted living, you may be considering converting part of your home for them to live in. Before you make any plans for a conversion, you need to be...
What are a commercial landlord's options when a tenant breaches a lease agreement?
Commercial landlords regularly face situations where a tenant fails to pay rent or otherwise breaches the lease between the parties. Generally, unless the landlord wishes to be rid of the tenant, the first step to address the situation is to contact the tenant to demand that the lease default be ...
Call Before You Build
Whether you are building a deck, erecting a shed or installing a fence, any structure added to your home or standing alone requires a building permit. Failure to obtain a building permit can have devastating results. If your deck, shed or fence violates municipal zoning regulations or is not buil...
Can I file a bankruptcy and still keep my house?
One of the most frequent questions I receive when speaking to a client considering bankruptcy is whether the client can keep his or her home. While the answer is usually yes, there are certain issues that must be considered before a final answer can be reached. The first issue is how much equity ...