For many businesses and individuals, the most valuable asset owned is real property. As such, real estate disputes not only can cause a huge disruption to your business or life but can also jeopardize your most valuable asset. Contract disagreements, construction litigation and landlord-tenant disputes can significantly detract from your ability to focus on economic growth. That’s why it’s in your interest to work closely with a firm that practices real estate and related areas of law, and is knowledgeable of the real estate industry generally. At The Coe Law Firm, PLLC, our legal team works with land owners, developers, investors, construction companies, and other real estate professionals from contract negotiation to dispute resolution.
Landlord-Tenant
Property owners and tenants enjoy a unique business relationship. They are often virtual strangers who agree to provide/occupy a space while meeting defined duties and responsibilities. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, there are several things to consider. Both parties need to know the basics of leasing space, how to collect or pay security deposits, and more. From a landlord’s perspective, you may need help working out tax deductions or determining how to evict a non-paying tenant. Tenants, on the other hand, may need help understanding their rights to tenant safety, the return of security deposits, and whether they can sublet. As seasoned negotiators, our legal team can represent your key interests in negotiating favorable lease terms or working to find a mutually agreeable solution should a dispute arise.
Construction Projects
The construction sector involves high-stakes and complex legal issues that require swift and decisive action. Protracted litigation can be costly and negatively impact business opportunities. As an experienced real estate firm with a long history of construction litigation, our team stands ready to protect your interests in areas that include the following.
- Contract Drafting and Review: We draft contracts and provide advise regardin contract terms to protect the interests of contractors, developers and investors.
- Resolve Construction Claims: We engage in swift dispute resolution to avoid project delays through negotiation, arbitration or litigation.
- Address Alleged Construction Defects: We prosecute or defend alleged claims regarding structural defects, substandard materials, damage, failure to meet building and safety codes among others.
- Mechanics’ Liens: We take immediate action with regard to unpaid contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers.
Areas of Expertise
- Eminent domain and condemnation
- Foreclosure
- Negotiation and drafting of real estate contracts
- Signing agent
- Title and survey review and curative actions
Representative Matters
- Served as regional counsel for two publicly-held real estate investment trusts in connection with contract, construction, and injury to real property disputes.
- Represented real estate private equity fund in connection with foreclosures after real property acquisitions, suits to quiet title, and premises liability claims.