The purchase of real estate is often the biggest single investment an individual or business will ever make. Perhaps you are thinking of purchasing an investment property or you inherited a property from a loved one. Maybe you have questions about probate of real estate, or have a tenant you need to evict. Proper legal representation is essential to assure that all aspects of your transactions and matters are properly addressed.
Our legal services for residential and commercial real estate law include:
- Drafting and Negotiating Agreements for the Purchase or Sale of Real Estate
- Residential Leases and Commercial Leases
- Construction Contracts
- Zoning and Subdivision
- Land Use Planning
- Title Insurance
- Closings
- Negotiation and Resolution of Real Estate Disputes
- Drafting and Review of Mortgages, Notes and Financing Documents
- Mechanic Lien / Construction Lien
- Navigating Homeowners Associations and property management responsibilities
Our team of seasoned legal professionals has expertise in resolving many real estate law matters and loves helping those in and around Berks County and Schuylkill County including, Fleetwood PA, Blandon PA, Oley PA, Hamburg PA, Topton PA and Schuylkill Haven PA with their real estate needs. If you have any other legal concerns such as estates, partnerships, buying or selling a business, or more, feel free to check out those pages or contact us!
FAQs
My HOA is sending me notices of a violation, can I fight it?
My HOA is sending me notices of a violation, can I fight it?
Your ability to fight an HOA violation notice depends on the violation and what HOA rules you agreed to upon joining the neighborhood. An HOA is a legal entity. It is best that you have legal support when handling issues that cannot be resolved from within the association.
The best way to handle an HOA is to be aware of the HOA and its policies before you move in. If you know your home will be noisy or have a yard that will not meet HOA guidelines, then your best choice is to avoid that HOA neighborhood.
We have more tips and advice for handling HOAs in our blog.
What can a landlord do about tenants that don't follow rules or fail to pay?
What can a landlord do about tenants that don’t follow rules or fail to pay?
You should have a thorough residential lease document at the time of a tenant signing their lease that outlines the rules and consequences for tenants. This ensures they understand and acknowledge the requirements. That way, in the case they violate the lease, you already have a plan in place to handle them. This can include additional fees, eviction, or legal action. Make sure you have a lease written with the assistance of a skilled attorney to help you avoid future headache.
We have more information about becoming a landlord in our blog.
How do I handle a seller that may be hiding something about the property?
How do I handle a seller that may be hiding something about the property?
Some property owners are aware of issues with their property that would give you more negotiating power as a buyer if it was known. Therefore, some sellers may try to obscure or lie about the property in order to sell it to you at a higher cost than it is worth. This is where proper legal documentation and inspections come in. If you have a knowledgeable legal team to help sort through the paperwork, they may be able to spot inconsistencies in the seller’s information. Additionally, hiring the right inspectors and other professionals can help you uncover issues the seller may or may not have known about.
For additional information about the Agreement of Sale contract, check out our blog.
It is possible that we have not addressed your particular concern on our website as this is just a representative list of these services offered by our firm. Please call us to discuss solutions to your legal needs.
