Will Ministers Lose Tax-Exempt Housing Benefits?
Longstanding law challenged in federal court case.
Property
Q&A: Skateboarding on Church Property
Are we liable if someone gets hurt?
Q&A: Renting Church Property for Business Use
Should our church rent space to a member for use as a meeting room?
Zoned Out
Why churches end up on the outskirts of town—and what you can do about it.
Whose Church Is It?
California Supreme Court rules on ownership issue between national Episcopal church and local parish that seceded.
Don’t Take the Fall
Protect your congregation from the church's most common liability.
Lead Paint on Church Property
A risk management checklist.
Sharing Ministry Space
How to protect your church while others use the premises.
Substantiation of Charitable Contributions
How church treasurers can comply with the rules.
Removing Disruptive Individuals
What to do with unwelcome visitors.
Reversionary Clauses in Deeds: A Checklist
Ten items to understand about your deed.
Jesus Was Insured
A 22-foot-tall statue of Jesus, with outstretched arms, was erected in 1954 at the Mother
Substantiating Gifts of Property
Insufficient substantiation can cause the loss of a charitable contribution deduction.
The Risk of Losing Church Property in a Tax Sale
Recent case illustrates need for churches to monitor the tax status of their property.
Understanding Offer and Acceptance in Land Sales
New conditions in an acceptance of sale terms can invalidate the acceptance.
Injuries on Church Property During Use by Outside Groups
When is a church subject to liability?
Arbitration of Construction Disputes
Be aware of arbitration clauses in contracts.
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
What church treasurers need to know.
The Doctrine of Substantial Performance
What church treasurers need to know.
Be Aware of Restrictive Covenants on Property
Ignoring these covenants can lead to serious legal consequences.