When a project requires funding for construction, remodeling, or repairs, both groups in the contract must perform duties and adhere to the agreement terms. For example, if a developer seeks the assistance of a lender to erect a building, then both parties must sign a contract for funding the project. When either of these people breaches the agreement, then the other person has the right to seek legal counsel.
Sometimes, the law firm can contact the other party and ask them to comply and get results. Other times, it may be essential to issue a legal notice to try to get action. If all else fails, then the hiring party can seek damages, compensation, or ownership of the property via a lawsuit.
Designing and Engineering
When creating a structure for a business, brand, or individual, there are specific guidelines the creator must adhere to and follow. For instance, if the property is going into a historical neighborhood, then the business or home will often need to fit into individual architectural styles, colors, and sizes. The person who holds the responsibility of checking the numbers and making sure the blueprints are correct may get in trouble if they do not do a good job. If the measurements are off, then the engineer could face legal issues if it is their job to get the numbers right.
Permits and Construction
Another situation where legal counsel can help architects and owners is when the builder does not secure the necessary paperwork to begin construction on time. Often, the project head is the one who secures the permits and makes sure the proper inspections go on the schedule as the job progresses. Failing to schedule these appointments promptly can cause a lot of delays and costs. An owner can sue the general contractor if they feel the person does not meet the needs and outlines set forth at the beginning of the project. This situation is true for small replacement jobs and major construction deals.
Property Management
Operating a land management company requires a concise written agreement between the property owner and the overseeing agency. The owner must know their responsibilities outside of the job of managing the property. He or she is ultimately the one who can have a tenant sue them if the managing firm does not do the job they agree to.
Property managers do things like vet potential buyers, show the property, assign keys, collect the rent, see to emergency repairs, and provide the general upkeep of the property. These entities may mow the lawn, spray fertilizer, have someone landscape the lawn, send out an electrician, schedule yearly inspections, and contact tenants about changes in rent.
Landlords and Leasing
Owners taking on the job of the landlord are taking on all the responsibility of the property. It is their job to provide a safe and secure property that the tenant can lease. People who feel like the landlord is not keeping up the property, raising the rent too much, or not sticking to giving prior notice before entering can seek assistance from a real estate litigation attorney.
New Buyers
Contracts between two parties regarding the transfer of property require transparency and honesty. The seller must disclose any problems or damage to the property. The buyer must tell the seller his or her financing options and how they plan to pay for the property. Buyers must pay the amount they agree upon, or they risk a lawsuit from the seller.
Neighbor Disputes
Owners of homes and businesses can have problems with adjacent property owners. These neighbors might feel that company is loud because there are so many patrons. A quiet neighborhood with spas and health food companies might not get along with a nightclub with outdoor events interrupting the peace.
Sometimes, people have disagreements over where one person can put up a fence. One party might feel the property line is in one place, and the other person says the line is much closer or farther away. Settling these issues might be as simple as getting a property survey. This is where legal counsel can help dramatically.
Why Choose Real Estate Litigation Law Firm Perdomo Law
Our team at Perdomo Law can contact other parties on your behalf. We can talk with people who breach a contract and negotiate for our clients. Guiding our clients to a path of resolution and content is what drives us every day. Helping our NYC and Manhattan property owners resolve issues and helping them achieve prosperity and success is our goal.
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- Helping with financial, design, construction, and management
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- Negotiating tough contracts
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