Real Estate Law
Real estate transactions present complex legal issues governed by federal statutes, as well as state statutory and common law, which encompass a wide variety of legal issues relating to acquiring, financing, developing, managing, constructing, leasing and selling commercial and residential real property of all kinds. Our seasoned and experienced legal professionals have been working in this field for many years and can provide the expertise needed to successfully resolve your real estate matter. Salek Law Firm is experienced in all areas of real estate, including:
Real estate transactions relating to representation, litigation, consultation and negotiation of mortgages, mortgage re-financing, reverse mortgages, 1031 tax, deferred exchanges, residential purchase and sale agreements, commercial purchase and sale agreements, residential leases, and commercial leases (e.g., Office. medical building, restaurant, industrial property, or shopping center).
Real estate disputes, including disputes over adverse possession, prescriptive easements, eminent domain, condemnation, properly taxes, title and boundaries, views, trees, branches, party walls, fences. Other common disputes include nuisance, trespass and encroachment, as well as sale disputes (e.g., breach of contract, specific performance, non-disclosure, fraud or misrepresentation).
Real estate broker issues such as claims against and defense of real estate brokers and agents including: • Negligence • Fraud/Misrepresentation • Breach of Fiduciary Duty • Disclosure Obligations
Construction defects and mechanic’s liens, including disputes that owners, builders and contractors may have in regard to: • Construction Disputes • Construction Defects and Claims • Construction Accident Claims
Land use and zoning matters, including representation of property owners before governmental entities (cities, counties, zoning boards, design review boards) relating to land use applications, permits variances, zoning exceptions, design review approvals, special use permits, as well as common interest communities, including interpretation and enforcement of Covenants and Conditions & Restrictions (CC&RS).
There are many reasons to hire Salek Law Firm for your real estate needs. You do not necessarily have to be involved with any litigation to benefit from SLF counsel and assistance in a variety of matters including a real estate closing where our attorneys can protect you from costly mistakes, errors in the documents, errors in the figures and other problems that could lead to litigation or other expensive legal action.Our firm can also help you keep your property out of probate court by Setting up a living trust for you to pass your property directly to your intended heirs.
