Transactions
Whether buyer or seller in a routine transaction or an investor with 1031 proceeds, a developer who has located ground to develop or a simple residential sale contract, our attorneys can assist either buyer or seller in a multitude of real property transactions.Now compound the transaction by including rezoning or financing challenges – we can handle it. . Checklists, analysis and a reasonable approach lend themselves to a realistic outcome for the client and better planning for all parties.
Mechanic Liens
Mechanic Liens are a creature of statute and therefore it is crucial that each and every step be meticulously followed.
Our attorneys are experienced in these matters both for Kansas and Missouri real property which follow different rules
and procedures. Whether you are facing a lien placed upon your property or you are a contractor or subcontractor
desirous of placing a lien, we can help.
Not only are we versed in the imposition of the lien we have strategies for disputing the liens as well as enforcing
the liens.. Do not let valuable rights disappear due to neglect or lack of information. We are here to help.
Leases
Call on our attorneys for your lease negotiations, review, strategy, enforcement and termination. We represent tenants, owners, managers, landlords and developers alike. We know how to benefit your side of the agreement. Knowing the commercial real estate market we have insight into negotiation strategies that help you work through changes in the marketplace. We can review your lease documents on an annual basis and provide information on applicable timeframes and offer pointers on escalation and other clauses to help your company survive unusual or planned situations.. Forewarned is forearmed. As a landlord it is necessary for your tenants to pay their obligations so that your financial commitments can be met. You can trust our attorneys to promptly enforce the provisions in your carefully crafted lease to provide the maximum protection and recovery available. As tenant you have rights as delineated in the lease. Do not let a landlord steam roll you! Before you give up or give in, have us take a look. We provide the information – you decide how you wish to proceed.
Receiverships
Our attorneys have experience in all matters involving receiverships and foreclosure of interests in real and personal property. Rights and responsibilities of the parties differ state by state. It is necessary for you to have counsel who can distinguish the various interests and provide for the maximum protection for you in this process. Do you know what is involved in creating a receivership? Do you have the information to fulfill the court’s requirements? We do. We can review your situation to make recommendations to ease the process and provide organization to save you money. If you are experiencing difficulty in obtaining a receiver on a particular transaction, we invite you to contact us for assistance.
Development
Real Estate Development can be a cumbersome process if extraneous matters are allowed to interfere. Through our relationships with other professionals, the attorneys at Commercial Law Group can help you formulate a plan for the approval of your development and can provide assistance in any stage thereof. Whether grading, zoning, plan or plat approval, creation and implementation of declarations and covenants with the land, leasing, construction, pad sites, etc. we are more than capable of providing assistance. With our custom services our once over on your project can push you ahead faster than ever before!
Dispute Resolution
There are a number of possible disputes that one can encounter in connection with the ownership, transfer, sale or lease of real property interests. Our attorneys have experience with nearly every possible type of controversy involving real property. From partition disputes among joint owners to condemnation to breach of contract to specific performance we have seen it all. We have represented parties involved in boundary disputes, eminent domain, adverse possession and the list goes on. Your situation may be troublesome and unique to you, but it is probably not unique in our experience. Let us put your mind at ease and help you resolve the problem. We can provide assistance to help keep you out of the courtroom.
Title Problem
Not everyone is experienced in resolving title problems and even reviewing a title report can be confusing. Let us help explain the information – tell you how to cure a defect and pave the way for a smooth transaction or sound the alert so you will know when more time, if any, will help solve the problem. We can break it down for you in an understandable way. Our custom services solutions are tailor made for this type of project. We lay it all out for you in an easy format for your reference now and in the future so that you can be on track while saving time and money.
Construction
Real property construction involves areas of environment, local and state regulations, construction principles, special financing conditions, coordination among the various professionals including accountants, engineers, architects and experienced counsel can help facilitate smooth construction in most instances. Whether you have a problem with a remodel or are seeking to initiate new construction, we can help.
Bankruptcy
A bankruptcy filing can impact ownership and other interests in real estate in various ways. Our attorneys are experienced practitioners in the bankruptcy court having represented lenders, creditors, owners, sellers, buyers and the like in connection with real property matters. We have been there and have done that and are happy to apply that experience to explain how a bankruptcy can impact property rights and offer suggestions and counsel to have you prepared for such an event.
