Commercial Real Estate Law

A title defect, such as a missing release, lien, access issue, deed problem or competing ownership interest, can stall a commercial sale, refinance, development project or tenant deal. Organized documents can help the insurer understand what the policy covers, what...

Commercial closings can stall when parties disagree over repairs, title issues, payoff demands or when money should be released. In Idaho, written escrow terms help organize the transaction by spelling out what must happen before closing and before funds move. What...

State agencies can encroach on commercial real estate when they plan highway expansions and utility projects across the Treasure Valley. When government agencies seize property, developers and business operators risk losing valuable land. Commercial property owners...

Restrictive covenants can limit how you use commercial land in Idaho. These rules often appear in recorded deeds or property agreements and may affect what you can build or how you operate a business. If you plan to buy or sell commercial property, understanding these...

Trees can be a source of contention between neighbors, sometimes leading to real estate disputes known as boundary disputes. This is true whether the properties in question are commercial or residential. If a tree is growing on one person’s property, the branches may...

Acquiring commercial real estate is a major investment. It can be a smart move for business owners and for those hoping to generate a relatively passive stream of income. Commercial real estate holdings, like most real property, can appreciate in value over time and...

Issues with trees often lead to boundary disputes between neighbors. For instance, maybe there is a large tree right near a fence that sits on the property line. Some of the branches overhang the neighbor’s property, and the neighbor does not like this because it...

If you have recently acquired a property with the intention of leasing it to commercial tenants, then it is crucial to think about how you will price things. If you look around at what other landlords are doing, you will notice that they don’t all price things the...

Liens are a consequential feature of many commercial real estate transactions in Idaho. As such, whether you are buying, selling or developing commercial property, understanding how liens work can help you avoid legal disputes and financial setbacks. A lien is a legal...

When buying a commercial property, one of the first things you need to ensure is that it is in the correct zone. Typically, properties within a municipality are divided into three main zones: Residential, commercial and industrial. The type of business you plan to...