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Real estate attorneys deal with the many laws and practice areas associated with land ownership issues. For example, a commercial real estate attorney knows which laws apply to commercial transactions for construction/development projects (such as condo construction), or land use/zoning projects (such as subdividing a parcel of land for development), or real property issues (such as financing a large land purchase). Likewise, residential real estate lawyers help you buy a home, or prevent you from losing your home in foreclosure. They also know how residential tenancy laws work and can advise you of your rights as a tenant. With so many types of real estate attorneys, it is important to find a specialist who does the work you need.
A real estate attorney can stop or mitigate a foreclosure, defend you if a real estate transaction goes wrong, or represent you as a tenant or as a landlord in cases of property damage. Whether for construction, a land-use project, or buying a home, a lawyer can negotiate your contract for you and protect your rights as a property owner.
Short sale disputes were named the No.1 legal issue in real estate. Because bank owned properties often sell as-is, you will not get disclosure about property problems and should have solid legal representation before purchasing.
Commercial real estate law governs the legal aspects of buying, selling, leasing, and managing properties used for business purposes. It encompasses a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, leases, zoning, financing, and environmental regulations.
Construction law focuses on issues important to construction companies and developers, such as safety standards, building permits, and local regulation.
Land use law is made up of federal, state and local regulations regulating how land may be used now and in the future, covering both public and private lands.
Residential property is real estate that has been developed or zoned to be used for living, such as single family houses, apartments or mobile home parks.