Real estate disputes

The real estate market is currently hotter in 2021 than it ever was. There are various reasons for this, but one main reason is a lack of housing stock across the country. This lack of homes for sale has meant that some are motivated to take more steps to close a deal...

The process of buying real property involves many steps before closing. There is a lot of paperwork during these steps, filled with contingencies if the buyer or seller wants to walk away from the deal. The reasons and circumstances for voiding the transactions will...

A majority of home sales involve mortgages secured through lenders. However, sometimes the buyer and seller opt to keep it between themselves. This can be a generous offer by the seller, but both sides need to have an agreement regarding the financing and sale. What...

Every real estate transaction involves contracts, often ones that are long and complex. So it should be no surprise that there is a real possibility of a dispute over the agreement. While arbitration and mediation can be effective in resolving disputes, sometimes...

Any valid estate transaction is sealed with a contract, whether buying a family home or leasing an office space. As with any written agreement, the details of the contract indicate how enforceable it is. It must address several issues, and even the smallest detail can...

Mold is generally smelly and unsightly, but it can cause serious damage and illness when it is toxic. This infestation can lead to millions of dollars in lawsuits against contractors, owners or other businesses involved. The damage can be to the building structure or...

Most states require a seller disclosure agreement when selling residential property, and some do for commercial real estate. Regardless of whether it is required by law, these agreements enable the seller to inform the buyer about the property's relative health. The...

Many who buy a newly built home like the fact that the structure is in perfect condition. There are no nicks or dents in the paint, cracks in the ceiling or fears that the HVAC needs replacing. However, the paint may not even be dry before the new owner or developer...

Anyone who has been to a large construction site will likely recall many workers all doing different tasks to achieve a common goal. Whether it is architects on the site reading blueprints, contractors building the foundation or trucks delivering materials, there are...

Most business owners have a general idea of what zoning and land use means. If they are looking to build and move into a new property, they know they need to check the local zoning and land use regulations. These ordinances provide guidelines on how land is used and...