Mitchells & Butlers to review advisers after investors revolt Feb 2, 2008
Last summer, Mitchells rs was just days away from signing a deal with property entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz which would have seen 1,300 pubs spun out into a separate property company. Both parties had put hedges in place as a requirement to underwrite the debt package. (Independent)
Maine golf club contends abutter's driveway has a bad lie Jan 28, 2008
The couple say the golf club wants to take a narrow strip of land where a newly built road on their property gives them access to their home, a scenario that would force them to use another access way through the parking lot of a separate property, the 1802 House bed-and-breakfast. "They're taking private land for a private, commercial purpose, not a public use, and that's a violation of the Constitution," Frink said. (Boston Globe)
ESPN Star to bid for broadcast rights of IPL Jan 12, 2008
This is the first time that domestic cricket in India is being hived off as a separate property. In the past, whoever won the rights for BCCI events got domestic cricket automatically, he said. (India Times)
Abba’s Market closes its doors at Cedar Center Dec 7, 2007
While he works to find a new home for Abba s, Cohen is in negotiations to buy a separate property in University Heights that would house a (kosher) pizza or Chinese takeout establishment. This business may open in the next month or two, he reports. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Ask Realty Times Nov 24, 2007
Also, says the IRS, "if you make an improvement to property, the cost of the improvement must be capitalized. The capitalized cost can generally be depreciated as if the improvement were separate property.". For specifics, speak with a CPA or enrolled agent and see IRS Publication 527, Residential Rental Property. (RealtyTimes)
Kathleen Pender: Tales of buying property south of the border Nov 12, 2007
Most owners hire a separate property manger to oversee upkeep at a cost of $100 a month. Reutinger says she makes a six-figure income from the business. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Funding Options Few for County Nov 11, 2007
Rural residents pay an additional tax for district fire protection services, and residents of municipalities pay a separate property tax to their local governments. Contact Florence Gilkeson at 947-4962 or by e-mail at florence @thepilot. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Estate planning can help you rest easier Oct 28, 2007
But introduce complications -- such as a blended family, children who don't get along, a husband and wife who came into the marriage with separate property, or intended heirs who aren't your closest relatives as defined by the state -- and the likelihood grows that the wrong people will get your assets, said Mitch Gaswirth, a partner in the Century City office of law firm Proskauer Rose. How do you prevent that. (Los Angeles Times)
Lenoir residents advised to monitor accounts Sep 16, 2007
ook at your taxes and make sure (the financial institution) hasn't gotten confused about the two separate property tax statements. Bank of Granite Mortgage Vice President and Loan Officer Tom Thuss said he has not received any reports of escrow problems. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Sheriff warns of possible scam Sep 5, 2007
Van Buren County Sheriff Dale R. Gribler said sheriff's deputies responded to the 39000 block of Red Arrow Highway in Paw Paw Township, where deputies were contacted by two separate property owners. The two said an individual who identified himself as "Steve" approached them and said he worked for a company he identified as Pro Pave. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Poor, uninsured depend on community health centers Aug 25, 2007
Hand also pointed out the health agency in Yellowstone County is independent and supported by a separate property tax levy approved by voters, an option being considered in Great Falls. Hand added the county requested more information from the City-County Health Department and is still waiting for it. (Great Falls Tribune)
More of this story Aug 9, 2007
It s different when you have your dogs in the backyard in the house you re living in than when the dogs are on separate property and you think someone is taking care of them. When Cummings canceled his trip, neither party assumed responsibility for the dogs, which were housed in elevated cages in Anahola, she said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Apartment move-in date pushed back Aug 8, 2007
DTN Management Co., a separate property management company, would provide similar assistance to residents of DTN properties who had their move-in day delayed, said Brian Holland, DTN asset manager. While delays of this type have never happened to the company, Holland said they would provide hotels or motels for renters. (The State News, MI)
M&B call time on plans to spin off big property arm Aug 5, 2007
" Mes fell 6.4 per cent to 700 pence, with the reverberations felt throughout the UK pub sector.Analysts questioned whether the deal would happen at all, and some disagreed with the entire rationale of splitting pub companies into separate property and operating businesses.Pub sector shares have been rising in recent months on hopes of sizable cash returns based on the idea that pubs might be able to glean more money from their property assets.Shares in rival Greene King, which is planning a... (ic Birmingham.co.uk)
Sainsburys fights new hostile takeover despite recovering sales Jul 24, 2007
Chairman Philip Hampton confirmed this week that management remains firmly opposed to the division of the company into separate property and retail divisions. But with commercial property entrepreneur Robert Techenguiz a suspected ally holding an 11% stake, this is widely viewed as one of the first steps step Delta (Two) would take, under the label of releasing value for shareholders. (Accounting Web, UK)
AH: Anne Heche and ex battle over furniture, cat Jul 11, 2007
Heche filed a response to Laffoons declaration claiming that all of the items she removed from the residence are her separate property, as they were purchased before their marriage. She states in the document that the home is up for sale, and that she repeatedly asked Laffoon over the course of months what community property hed like to keep, with no response from him. (MSNBC -- News)
Marriage and money -- unfamiliar territory Jun 25, 2007
Your separate property will be distributed one way and your community property will be distributed another way ... A: Max Gutierrez Jr., an estate and family lawyer with Morgan, Lewis us, says, "The separate property funds used to remodel the house can be reimbursed in the event of a divorce (with no interest or appreciation that may occur) if Pat maintains records that trace the check to his separate property account and records that show the proceeds were used to pay for remodeling. If he... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Senior agency backs housing plan Jun 21, 2007
The housing authority is seeking approvals for the first phase of the project, which involves building new apartments to temporarily house seniors vacating a separate property scheduled for demolition. Eventually, the agency will try to lease a 4-acre wooded parcel in Byram, next to McKinney Terrace, a public housing complex owned by the housing authority. (Greenwich Time)
Property tax reform passes Jun 15, 2007
"The Legislature overwhelmingly passed a separate property tax cut and cap that would take effect this year, reduce local government revenues anywhere from 3 percent to 9 percent and limit future growth to population plus household income. The Senate passed it 37-0, and the House vote was 117-1.After the final House vote just after 6 p.m., legislative leaders and Gov. Charlie Crist offered the customary handshake and speeches in the Capitol Rotunda in front of a banner that read "Largest Tax Cut... (Florida Today)
Just wed? Cash in on this advice Jun 12, 2007
-- Who owns what: In California, anything a spouse brings to a marriage is considered separate property, along with any growth or income from those assets. Any income or asset acquired during marriage is considered community property except for gifts and inheritances intended for one spouse, which remains that spouse's separate property ... If a couple divorce, each spouse gets all his or her separate property and half of the community property, unless a prenuptial agreement states otherwise. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Home sweet deal Jun 9, 2007
To avoid the potential pitfalls of sibling resentment, Mr. Savlov and his wife had three separate property assessments done to ensure he gave his brothers the fairest price. The transaction gave him the opportunity to live in a neighbourhood he could not otherwise have afforded. (Globe and Mail)
Autopsy begins on property group collapse Jun 4, 2007
Administrators Murray Smith, Scott Kershaw, Joseph Hayes and Colin Nicol of McGrathNicol were appointed to oversee a group of 26 companies, which between them own 21 separate property developments in NSW and Victoria. McGrathNicol will now oversee a group of 25 companies, after excluding ACR.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Downtown restaurant to close over lease dispute Jun 3, 2007
owners involving a separate property. Suzette and Arturo Franco-Camacho, the husband and wife who opened the nuevo Latino restaurant at 1044 Chapel St. in 1999, received a letter Thursday from Bruce Alexander, Yale. (New Haven Register, CT)
Howard council OK's budget; 517 new jobs expected May 24, 2007
Howard County has a separate property tax dedicated to fire services, with the rate 2 cents lower in rural areas where public water and sewers don't reach. Ulman, who plans to begin burying 30,000-gallon water tanks in strategic rural locations to improve fire service, had wanted to equalize the rates. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Mitchells & Butlers says looking at REIT option May 22, 2007
Mitchells & Butlers, which owns All Bar One pubs, Harvester restaurants and Hollywood Bowl bowling alleys, said it was working on splitting the majority of its bricks and mortar assets into a separate property company jointly owned with R20, the investment vehicle of activist shareholder Robert Tchenguiz. Chief executive Tim Clarke told reporters that if concluded, the new property company could look to take advantage of recently introduced tax laws. (Reuters.uk)
J Sainsbury's Property Spat May 18, 2007
Property entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz, who has built up a 5% stake in recent months, and Three Delta, a Qatar-backed investment group which took a 17% stake, have reportedly pushed the J Sainsbury (other-otc: - - ) board to split the company into an operating business and a separate property company, and then distribute the proceeds to shareholders. Tchenguiz recently suggested that with its portfolio of 750 supermarkets, Sainsbury's was "a real estate business with a retail business on the... (Forbes -- Markets)
Sainsburys may lift chiefs pay after fourfold profit rise May 17, 2007
Sir Philip Hampton, the chairman of J Sainsbury, yesterday hinted that he may increase the pay of Justin King, its chief executive, as the supermarket group revealed a fourfold rise in pre-tax profits. The company, which was subject to a failed 10 billion bid attempt from the private equity firm CVC last month, announced ambitious three-year growth targets. (The Sunday Times)
Republican school education plan derailed; new proposal surfaces Apr 3, 2007
The Republican plan for school funding increased school funding spending by nearly $200 million, but tied it to separate property tax decreases. Democrats said it would actually lead to property tax increases if the separate tax cut bill fails in the Senate. (Helena Independent Record)
Mayor's tax plans get cool reception Mar 30, 2007
The proposal would create a separate property tax category for owner-occupants, allowing the city to give the greatest tax break to this group by setting a low tax rate. But last year, members of the Council said they were worried that the lower rate for owner-occupied homes would translate into higher taxes for others residential properties including rentals -- in turn leading to higher rents. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Public Notices for Friday, March 9th, 2007 Mar 9, 2007
in print and online, 24/7. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 06-25872 Doc ID #000711483422005N Title Order No. 06-8-219045 Investor/Insurer No. 74954553 APN No. 113-360-40 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/28/2005. (Santa Maria Times)
Like any contract, civil unions need careful thought Feb 23, 2007
Without such a union being concluded, each party would have retained his or her separate property, would have been free to contract independently, and would have been free to prepare a will dealing with the devolution of his or her estate. Certainly upon the death of a partner, the surviving partner may have a claim under the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, depending on the circumstances. (Business Report, South Africa)
Public Notices for Tuesday, February 20, 2007. Feb 21, 2007
Trustor: ESTHER R. RAMOS SMITH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 10/07/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0097906 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SANTA BARBARA County, California. Date of Sale: 02/26/2007 at 1:00 P.M. Place of Sale: At the main street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: 226,017. (Santa Maria Times)
CBOT to launch commercial real estate futures Feb. 21 Feb 6, 2007
CME said in September it was teaming with Global Real Analytics to launch commercial real estate futures and options based on a series of GRA indexes national and regional, and for four separate property types. A launch is still expected in the first quarter. (Crain's Chicago Business)
The daily dish... Feb 6, 2007
and I got my gun," he said. O'Neal said his son began to come up the stairs with the poker. "So I just fired it into the banister, and that scared him and he fled," he said. O'Neal was charged with investigation of assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm and released on a $50,000 bond. Griffin O'Neal's pregnant girlfriend was slightly injured, treated at a hospital and released, said Neil Hassman, Ryan O'Neal's manager. Sheriff's deputies and Hassman couldn't provide... (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Heche's husband files Feb 6, 2007
The filing lists as separate property his earnings from the date of separation and "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects.". advertisement. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Heche's husband takes action Feb 5, 2007
The filing lists as separate property his earnings from the date of separation and "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects.". Heche, 37, and Laffoon, a motion picture cameraman, were married in September 2001. (USA Today -- Life)
Colliers creates separate property management company Feb 5, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Taking Names Feb 5, 2007
The filing lists as separate property his earnings from the date of separation and "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects.". Page 1 of 2. (Washington Times, DC)
Divorce looms for Anne Heche Feb 4, 2007
The filing lists as separate property his earnings from the date of separation and "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects.". Coley Laffoon, left and his wife Anne Heche,arrive for the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, on June 6, 2004, in New York. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'They Didn't Have A Chance' Feb 4, 2007
" The day before had shown Darman, 29, a hell he didn't know existed. Where his mother's mobile home had sat, on a lot just outside Ocala National Forest, there was a blank spot. He looked toward the mashed-down acres of pine trees to the north, about 50 yards away. At first he didn't realize what he was looking at. It was his mother's home, shredded in the trees and strewn the length of a football field. The tornado Friday morning had pulverized it. A Lake County sheriff's deputy walked up to... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Public Notices for Wednesday, January 24,2007 Jan 25, 2007
UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/13/2007 at 01:00 PM California Reconveyance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust, recorded on 02/17/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0013903 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, executed by: Juan Martin... (Santa Maria Times)
Oahu property tax break part of a trend Jan 9, 2007
Mayor Mufi Hannemann's proposal for a separate property tax rate for Oahu residents who own and live in their homes is already enjoyed by neighbor island residents. They are part of an arsenal of tax breaks aimed at residents who have seen their property values -- and taxes -- jump dramatically in recent years. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Prenups for the people Jan 5, 2007
""I say to people that if you can draw up a binding financial agreement then you will probably find it is much easier to talk about a lot of other more delicate financial matters," Weaver says.The desire for greater financial independence among partners has also fueled the debate on running joint or separate accounts in a relationship. The decision depends on each partner's preference.It is worth remembering in that in many cases, if a relationship breaks down, what is earned during a marriage... (CNN -- International)
Top 10 news stories Big money and new industries top stories Jan 3, 2007
Over the year Decatur County commissioners agreed to three separate property transfers to the Development Authority assist the location of new industries. No. 3 County administrator changes. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Marriage & Divorce: Trust Fund Feuds Dec 29, 2006
So far, so good for trust-funders, and trust-founders, because most community property and equitable distribution states limit the concept of marital property to that which was accumulated by the parties during their marriage; specifically excluding from distribution "separate property," typically defined as anything that was acquired before the marriage, or during the marriage individually by gift, bequest, devise or descent (i ... For a select number of states, the normal marital... (Forbes)
Public Notices for Tuesday, December 12th, 2006. Dec 12, 2006
Trustor: Reynaldo Reyes, a married man, as his sole and separate property Recorded 9/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0091757 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 1/2/2007 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main entrance to the County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California Property Address is purported to be: 1867 River Ranch Dr Santa Maria, CA 93454 APN #: 128-005-04-00 The total amount secured by... (Santa Maria Times)
Supporting the Ex-Husband Dec 7, 2006
Any money one spouse brings into a marriage before the wedding is considered separate property should the couple get divorced ... Protect Your Inheritance In most states an inheritance, regardless of when you receive the money, is also viewed as separate property, unless you gift it to your spouse. (SmartMoney)
Notice of Public Sale of personal property to the California Self Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700) Pacific Auction and Dec 6, 2006
UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that ReconTrust Company, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ERNESTO JACOBO HEREDIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 01/06/2006 and recorded 01/19/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0004409, in Book, Page), of Official Records in the office... (Santa Maria Times)
O.C. judge admonished for prejudicial remarks Nov 30, 2006
By Christine Hanley, Times Staff Writer November 30, 2006 Orange County Superior Court Judge James M. Brooks, no stranger to scoldings by the state judicial commission, was publicly admonished Wednesday for demeaning and intimidating a husband and wife involved in a civil case, and making prejudicial comments to a Syrian woman involved in a separate property dispute. The commission's action against Brooks follows previous advisories for referring to Latino defendants as "Pedro," and for telling... (Los Angeles Times)
Jail administrator discusses the handling of inmate property Nov 13, 2006
Clothing and shoes are stored in a separate property room. When an inmate is released, the property is returned, Nelson said. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Nassau retirement village sells for $29M Nov 11, 2006
Separate property and business owners are common with such developments, said Steve Sell, president of , a Fernandina Beach company with four nursing homes. While he owns three of his properties outright, he has a separate property owner on one of his nursing homes. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Britney's fake marriage Nov 9, 2006
The divorce papers show that Britney is requesting certain personal effects be recognized as her separate property and that she does not want any of Kevin's money. (C) BANG Media International. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Britney's first wedding a fake Nov 9, 2006
The divorce papers show that Britney is requesting certain personal effects be recognized as her separate property and that she does not want any of Kevin's money. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Public Notices For Thursday, November 9th, 2006 Nov 9, 2006
in print and online, 24/7. The following persons are doing business as. (Santa Maria Times)
Spears files for divorce from Federline Nov 9, 2006
The filing does list as separate property, and thereby off-limits to Federline, "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal affects," earnings and other assets to be determined later. The filing came a day after Spears, back in shape after the birth of her second child, made a surprise appearance on David Letterman's "Late Show" in New York by popping up behind him as he was sitting at his desk. (SunSpot.net)
Kevin Responds To Britney's Divorce Filing: He's Going To Fight Nov 9, 2006
As for how their separate property should be divided, he noted that he'll clear up his property and obligations in a schedule of assets and debts. Spears has petitioned for her property including jewelry and earnings from and after the date of separation to be considered separate from Federline's. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Britney Spears cites irreconcilable differences in divorce papers Nov 8, 2006
"Her influence on me has been really big,'' he told the AP. She's a strong woman and she knows what she wants out of life and that helps build a strong man. I look up to you baby.'' In the divorce papers, Spears asks for custody of the couple's two children, with visitation rights for Federline. The filing lists as separate property, and thereby off-limits to Federline, "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal affects,'' earnings and other assets to be determined later. The filing comes a day... (Malaysia Star)
Google wants data in the cloud, not on the desktop Nov 8, 2006
Google plans to keep YouTube as a separate property, Schmidt added, citing YouTube's established user base and "viral component.". The Google chief denied a to cover copyright-related legal costs. (ZDNet)
Britney files for divorce Nov 8, 2006
"Spears, 24, married Federline, 28, in 2004. They have a 1-year-old son, Sean Preston, and an infant son who was born Sept. 12. The divorce papers identify the baby as Jayden James Federline.In the divorce papers, which do not mention a prenuptial agreement, Spears asks for custody of the couple's two children, with visitation rights for Federline. The filing does list as separate property, and thereby off-limits to Federline, "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal affects," earnings and... (The Morning Star)
Odds of divorce scare you off? Oct 3, 2006
And in my state, pre-nups aren t used as often, b/c of how separate property is treated in divorce. In other words, they are often not needed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Plato counts on sewer for village growth Sep 29, 2006
Plans for Plato s sewer system require getting approval from 54 separate property owners to have sewer lines run across their property and Adcock said most people agreed to let the sewer run across their property without charge. The permission documents being sought by the village are known as easements and in most cases they grant the village of Plato the right to dig up a 10-foot-wide strip of land across an owner s property to install and maintain the sewer lines. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Party questions legislator's payments Sep 13, 2006
035, those expenses include "payment of rent, utilities and other reasonable housing or household expenses incurred in maintaining a residence in Travis County by members of the Legislature who do not ordinarily reside in Travis County." A TEC opinion in 1996 declared that a legislator can use political contributions to make a rental payment to his or her spouse for the use of the spouse's separate property, so long as the payment does not exceed the fair market value of the use of the property.... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Crime Summit: Good start, but much to do Sep 4, 2006
There are many ideas floating around, including new laws on car theft, a separate property crimes court, improved data gathering and technology and, most important, requirements that cases be handled more quickly. It will take elected officials being willing to set aside turf, egos and the "way things are done" to look at innovation and reform. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Judge orders FPD to repay money, again Aug 30, 2006
Maddox said two separate property receipts were given for the cash and the guns, but only the receipt for the guns was found during an investigation conducted into the matter. Marcus Senn had filed numerous motions with the court to reclaim his property; the court found in his favor, Maddox said. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Illusion of equity Aug 26, 2006
The uncodified Hindu law provided for women's separate property. Rather than the prevailing system of dowry, ancient Hindu law validated the concept of streedhan or exclusive woman's property, to which a husband could not lay a claim. (India Times, India)
