Real Estate Law

Homeowner’s Association Law
Homeowner’s Association Law
In this case, membership in the association was voluntary, and thus the fact that the association owned two small parcels on which entry signs for the development were located did not couple lot ownership with an interest either in that association property or in the association itself. The Court reasoned that, in this particular case, membership in the association was voluntary.
Real Estate Acquisitions
Real Estate Acquisitions
urchasing real estate, residential or commercial, most often requires large sums of money. While potential purchasers might borrow from family and friends to consummate the transaction, financial institutions such as banks, loan associations and credit unions are the common sources of such financing.
Real Estate Contracts
Real Estate Contracts
It often happens parties fail to fully perform their contractual obligations in sale of real estate. Often, the most immediate consequence of such contractual breach is the nature and amount of damages, if any, PLUS other conceivable remedies available at law and in equity.
COMMERCIAL LEASE LAWS
COMMERCIAL LEASE LAWS
Commercial leasing encompasses a rather disparate array of commercial properties ranging from shopping centers to multi-tenant buildings to freestanding buildings. In addition, the salience of lease in such context cannot be overemphasized as disparate scenarios warrant new tactics and approaches.
RETAIL LEASING LAWS
RETAIL LEASING LAWS
Retail leases present their own dilemmas and challenges to landlords and tenants. That is why it is important that you become well-versed in the Los Angeles Retail Leasing Laws. Los Angeles Retail Leases entail rather rarefied provisions, which could constitute a trap for the unwary.
SHOPPING CENTER LEASING LAWS
SHOPPING CENTER LEASING LAWS
Despite the fact most shopping centers use a standardized uniform lease for most tenants, numerous aspects of such uniform leases should be analyzed and negotiated, to the extent possible, depending upon the financial strength of the parties and prevailing financial conditions. Parties could negotiate as to whether the rent is fixed or it is based on a percentage of gross sales or both, as to whether tenant pays for common areas maintenance costs and how much the tenant is to pay, as to whether tenant is to pay for alterations or improvements and how much, as to whether tenant can sublet or assign part or all of leasehold interests in the premises.
Land Sales
Land Sales
A lot of us seeking to sell our houses have wondered what we should do except, possibly, hiring a real estate agent and thinking about the day after when we have sold the house. In fact, without having specific plans and objectives, selling a house might not be a pleasant experience, and we might not obtain the dollar amount we reasonably deserve. Hence, to facilitate the selling process, let us explore the steps we should take.
Real Estate Development Laws
Real Estate Development Laws
In general, 1031 exchange is a swap of one business or investment asset for another. If you comply with the rules, no or little tax may be incurred upon exchange.
Real Estate Fraud
Real Estate Fraud
Real estate brokers, generally, might be found liable on contract or tort basis. A broker is found liable on contractual basis for not specifically complying with provisions of the stated contract. Broker is found liable on tort for running afoul of statute or common law. One of the most frequent tortious grounds is fraud. Fraud could be intentional or negligent.
Real Estate Title Insurance
Real Estate Title Insurance
Title insurance is deemed a prerequisite in myriad of real estate transactions including but not limited to purchasing a real property. Buyers must usually acquire title insurance as lenders require acquisition of such insurance before approving a loan. In addition, for long-term commercial leases, tenants should often demand title insurance from owners.