Real Estate Law

The relationships between landlords and tenants is rife with problems. You can avoid serious problems by having experienced legal counsel.  The attorneys at Wakhisi-Douglas are experienced in drafting leases and managing the entire eviction process. 

No one enjoys evicting tenants, but it is sometimes a necessary part of real estate ownership. Our attorneys have assisted clients on both sides of this issue, and we are happy to provide advice and manage the process from start to finish.

When a client decides to build rather than purchase or lease an existing real estate building, it increases the risk of construction defects.  Leasing or purchasing an existing building can also lead to defects ?incurring additional costs, delays, and challenges.  Our attorneys have backgrounds in engineering and managing large -scale construction projects, and we are experienced in litigating construction defects. 

Issues can arise from your new acquisition even after a sincere inspection of the property. We have experience fighting to fix the unaddressed problems after closing. We can help you get the relief you need involving a defect with your property.

Many real estate disputes arise out of contract provisions and interpretation. Out team has knowledge and experience in the broad range of real estate agreements, as well as the most common areas of dispute. 

Our team is well versed in commercial ral estate leases and purchases. We work one-on-one with our clients to review potential lease contracts and protect clients from future liabilities. We can also assist in all aspects of leasing a commercial building ? including negotiating commissions, leasing agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, and other landlord concerns.

Whether you decide to buy or sell real estate on your own or use the help of a real estate agent or broker, a real estate attorney can be an incredible asset. For example, our attorneys can review and create contracts and assess the commissions to be allotted to the agent or broker.

There are many models for people to own real estate together. Tenants-in-common, joint tenants with the right of survivorship, or a life estate are a few examples. Partition actions are lawsuits pertaining to a property or land?s disposition when joint owners cannot agree to a common course of action.

We have dealt with many of these issues and can advise you on potential pitfalls and next steps.

Perfecting your title to land can be a significant hurdle to cross when trying to sell a piece of property. Our real estate team has experience helping people perfect their title, including the quiet title. If you need help selling your property or securing your ownership, consult us today

Local laws for zoning, planning, and land use controls how the property is being used. Zoning laws regulate building construction. When violated, zoning laws can lead to expensive payouts and serious consequences.

We can ensure that the commercial or residential buildings and their use align with local laws.