You’re moving toward starting a new business, and you find the ideal commercial property. It will fit your needs, it’s in a great location, and the price fits your budget. Before you buy, make sure that you can actually use that property as intended. You must know...
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Different contract interpretations can lead to disputes
Ideally, a commercial tenant and a landlord will both understand exactly what the contract means on the day that they sign. The reality, though, is that these two parties can both read the exact same contract and interpret it differently. If they do, this can lead to...
What are some bait-and-switch tactics that construction companies employ?
When you have a construction project, everything from a company's projected completion date and the building material they are willing to use can impact your decision about which company to hire for your job. While it may be easy to tell if a construction company...
An attorney can give you peace of mind when a home sale gets complicated
You may think that something must have to go horribly wrong to bring an attorney into the mix when you’re selling your home. On the contrary, a real estate attorney can help the sale proceed smoothly and prevent serious problems that could come back to haunt you...
How to find out who the real seller is
Limited liability companies (LLCs) are common corporate structures. As LLC ownership is a matter of public record, it is simply a matter of research to discover who the owner of an LLC is. However, that can be a time-consuming effort, which is a problem when time is...
How can you avoid tree issues with your neighbor?
Trees add value to residential real estate. Yet, they can also cause problems between neighbors. Under Tennessee law, you own the earth below your land and the air above it. Understanding how this affects trees can help avoid disputes. If you have an issue with a...
The 3 primary reasons why a homeowners’ association may sue you
Data published in 2017 by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) captured how approximately 70 million Americans lived in communities with condo, cooperative or homeowner associations (HOA). Data compiled by the Coalition for Community Housing Policy in the Public...
Why should you have an attorney at closing?
Many people realize that speaking with an attorney before creating or signing a contract is a good idea. They may know that they need to protect their legal rights during a business transaction, too. Despite that, some don’t realize that working with a real estate...
Negotiating after an issue with inspection stalls a home sale
Real estate contracts are some of the most complex documents that people sign during their lives. It is common for those hoping to buy a home to include a few provisions or contingencies in their offer so that they don't lose their earnest money or other investment in...
What documents should you expect to sign when attending your residential real estate closing?
You probably thought you had to sign a lot of documents when you first decided to enter a contract to buy your Naples home. That's nothing compared to the amount of paperwork that you'll need to sign when you attend the closing, though. You must know what to expect...