Commercial Real Estate Law

As a business owner, committing to a lease is a significant decision that can have far-reaching consequences for your bottom line. The contract goes beyond making periodic payments; it’s a long-term commitment that defines your rights, obligations and...

Title insurance plays a pivotal role in commercial real estate transactions, offering protection to buyers, lenders and other stakeholders against unforeseen claims or defects in property titles. However, legal complexities can arise for title insurance companies...

As a business owner, you know how you want to use the new property that you just purchased. Unfortunately, after buying it, you have discovered that it is in the wrong zone. For instance, perhaps you wanted to start a commercial operation, but the area is zoned for...

Real estate laws related to adverse possession have been in the news quite a bit in recent months. There have been several high-profile cases of residential property owners being unable to gain possession of a property they purchased due to squatters. Squatters, or...

If you own property in Idaho, you’re obligated to adhere to state laws and regulations regarding such ownership, such as laws that protect the safety of visitors and guests. Failing to fulfill your obligations may lead to legal problems. As a commercial real estate...

In a market where real estate prices are soaring, short sales and foreclosed properties offer buyers unique opportunities to get the property of their dreams at an affordable price. What do you do, however, when you buy a foreclosure or short sale and the former owner...

If you have any idea how real estate transaction work, you’re probably already aware that property doesn’t change hands without a great deal of paperwork. The one exception to that rule tends to unfold when adverse possession is involved. Adverse possession can allow...

Most areas of commercial real estate involve a certain level of complexities that have the potential to lead to occasional issues, disputes and even litigation. One area where this especially holds true is in regard to landlord/tenant legalities. Whether you are on...

People can end up co-owning real estate together through a “tenancy in common” for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, co-ownership works out very well. Other times, it doesn’t. When the co-owners of a piece of property have different ideas about what should be done with...

Not all commercial leases and real estate contracts address the same needs and concerns. There can be substantial differences, and it’s very important to understand what these are before signing. For example, a standard lease just requires the person who is using a...