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Betterment Levy When Selling an Apartment in Israel: Who Pays
Betterment levy on selling an apartment in Israel: half the value gain from a plan. Who owes it, when it is paid, and how to contest it within 45 days.
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Defamation Lawsuit in Israel: When Truth Protects You
A defamation lawsuit in Israel often turns on the truth defense: you must prove the words are true, not just that you heard them. Two new rulings explain.
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Joint Lawsuit Against a Developer: When Buyers Sue Together
Joint lawsuit against a developer in Israel: 222 buyers won about NIS 9 million for late delivery. When to sue together, when to file a class action.
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Insurance Company Delaying Payment: Israel's Penalty Interest
Insurance company delaying payment? Israeli law requires payment within 30 days, and withholding undisputed sums can cost insurers up to 20x interest.
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Promise to Give a Gift: When a WhatsApp Message Binds You
A promise to give a gift by WhatsApp: what Israel's Supreme Court held in the penthouse case, when the Gift Law lets you withdraw and what makes it binding.
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Hidden Defects in a Resale Apartment: When the Seller Must Pay
Hidden defects in a resale apartment the seller knew of: what section 16 of the Sale Law says, what an AS IS clause is worth and when to notify the seller.
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Leak from a Neighbor: Who Is Liable for Condo Water Damage
Leak from a neighbor or the roof after the storm: who repairs it, who pays, what home insurance covers and when to go to the Land Registration Supervisor.
Read moreHome Hit by a Missile: Rebuilding, Permits and the New Law
Home hit by a missile: what the Property Tax Compensation Fund covers, when rebuilding needs a permit and what the new rehabilitation law offers owners.
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