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Precautions in Real Estate Litigation

Posted on January 31, 2024

Real estate litigation can arise from various issues, and taking precautions can help minimize the risk of legal disputes. Here are some precautions to consider:

Thorough Due Diligence:

Conduct comprehensive due diligence before purchasing or investing in real estate. Verify property...

Winning Punitive Damages When Defendant Defaults

Posted on August 30, 2023

Lawsuits in real estate transfers can include breach of contract allegations, and also fraud allegations if the seller failed to properly disclose defects in the purchased residence.

The residential purchase agreement includes a separate form called Transfer Disclosure Statement (“TDS”). This form is required to disclose any known defects...

Commercial Tenant Exit Strategies

Posted on August 31, 2020

You found the perfect location for your business, retail store or office, and you are ready to sign the lease! Unlike residential leases, which usually have a 1-year term, a commercial lease can be much longer, typically 5-10 years. Before signing a commercial lease, a business tenant should consider all the ways...

Top 3 Real Estate Tips for Small Businesses

Posted on February 22, 2017

By: Roy Schneider, Esq. The only real estate transaction most small businesses engage in is to enter into a lease for commercial space. Whether you are considering office, manufacturing or retail space, the following three tips will help you navigate the negotiation process so you can avoid costly mistakes. “Base Rent” is...

Buying Property? Consider How to Hold Title

Posted on January 10, 2017

By: Ted Schneider, Esq. You are purchasing a home, and the escrow officer asks, “How do you want to hold title to the property?” In the context of your overall home purchase, this may seem like a small, inconsequential detail; however, this decision is far from trivial. A property can be owned by the same...

Win Your Real Estate Lawsuit With Interlocutory Judgment

Posted on November 1, 2016

It’s not unusual for family relatives to co-own real estate: parents leave the family home to all their offspring as investment property, or siblings pool their inheritance from a deceased parent and purchase investment property. But then time passes, and eventually, there will be a sibling who does not wish to co-own property with...

Forming an LLC to Purchase Real Estate

Posted on August 31, 2016

By: Ted Schneider, Esq. Ownership of real property is a risky business. There are many ways in which users of real property can become injured, from tenants falling down stairs, injuries from construction equipment, or even an entire building collapsing from natural forces or faulty construction. Landowners often become defendants...

Negotiating a Commercial Lease

Posted on October 7, 2015

By Roy Schneider, Esq. Negotiating a Commercial Lease? Be Sure to Address These Issues

When it comes time for your business to move into a new commercial space, make sure you consider the terms of your lease agreement from both business and legal perspectives. While there are some common terms and...

Common Area Expenses in Commercial Leases

Posted on October 1, 2014

By Theodore J. Schneider, Esq.

There are three primary different types of commercial leases: gross leases, modified gross leases and net leases. One variation of the net lease is a “triple net” lease, in which the tenant is liable for a net amount of property taxes, insurance and common...

Overview of the Ways to Hold Title to Property

Posted on February 14, 2014

By Roy Schneider, Esq.

You are purchasing a home, and the escrow officer asks, "How do you want to hold title to the property?" In the context of your overall home purchase, this may seem like a small, inconsequential detail; however nothing could be further from the truth....