Las Vegas Real Estate Lawyers

At Heidari Law Group, we help businesses and individuals with real estate law issues, helping them reach efficient and effective solutions. We have the necessary skill and experience to pursue the most favorable results for our clients. If you are interested in buying or selling a property in Las Vegas and need a lawyer to help you with the paperwork, we are the legal firm you are looking for.

WHAT IS REAL ESTATE?

Real estate is real property that consists of land and improvements, which include buildings, fixtures, roads, structures, and utility systems. Property rights give a title of ownership to the land, improvements, and natural resources such as minerals, plants, animals, water, etc.

“Real property” is sometimes called “realty.”  Real estate lawyers handle all legal issues regarding “real,” not personal, property.  That’s why they do not, typically, handle matters concerning personal property such as art, jewelry, tools, guns, antiques, investment accounts and money.

TYPES OF REAL ESTATE

There are several types of real estate, the main categories are:

1. Land – is the baseline for all types of real property. This refers to undeveloped property and vacant land. Developers acquire land and combine it with other properties (called assembly) and rezone it so they can increase the density and increase the value of the property.
2. Residential – consists of housing for individuals, families, or groups of people. This is the most common type of estate and is the asset class that most people are familiar with. Within residential, there are single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and other types of living arrangements.
3. Commercial – refers to land and buildings that are used by businesses to carry out their operations, for example: shopping malls, individual stores, office buildings, parking lots, medical centers, and hotels.
4. Industrial – refers to land and buildings that are used by industrial businesses for activities such as factories, mechanical productions, research and development, construction, transportation, logistics, and warehousing.

WHAT DOES A REAL ESTATE LAWYER DO?

Real estate lawyers know how to prepare and review documents and contracts related to the sale and purchase of a home. In some cases, a real estate attorney is also the person who’ll oversee your closing.

In a home purchase transaction, both the buyer and seller can hire a lawyer to represent their interests during the process. Or, in the case where a lawyer is overseeing a closing where the home is being purchased with a mortgage loan, the lawyer may represent the mortgage lender or title company.

WHAT ISSUES CAN ARISE IN REAL ESTATE?

When you are dealing with real estate management, several problems can arise, but there is no real estate case too small or large for our lawyers. We are prepared to assist with all types of real estate issues, including:

• Mold issues
• Real estate agent issues
• Drafting leases
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Title inspection/transfer
• Closings
• Constructions/development
• Purchasing and sales
• Refinancing
• Foreclosure
• Loan modification
• Rent control
• Mortgage law

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT?

It is common, that real estate matters can be confusing, especially when it comes to drafting contracts. A lawyer from Heidari Law Group can provide valuable support to form this document and ensure that all your bases are covered. Either if you are buying or selling a property, there are several important elements that must be included in a real estate contract, such as:

• A legal description of the sale
• Information about the buyer and seller
• The closing date for the sale
• Details on the home inspection
• Responsibility for closing costs
• Appliances and fixtures included in the property
• Any contingencies related to the transaction

CAUSES OF REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

With the real estate in Las Vegas selling like hotcakes, disputes surrounding the property closing process are getting more and more common. Here are some situations that can end in real estate litigation:

• Failure to disclose construction defects – when you show or sell a property, as a seller or real estate agent you must disclose any known or un-evident defects that could leave a dent in the property’s value. If the property buyer finds an undisclosed property defect after closing, they have the right to sue the seller because they failed to disclose the issues.
• Breach of contract – there are many clauses and terms in a real estate contract, such as closing date, clearance, assets included, and more. If the buyer or the seller fails to fulfill any of the promises mentioned in the contract of sale, it is considered a breach of contract.
• Breach of duty or negligence – usually happens when real estate agents get involved in the transaction. The real estate agents must act in their client’s best interest and not in the interest of the seller or any other third party. Failing to do so or acting negligently may result in a breach of duty,
• Boundary dispute – it happens when the practical property lines that are used by people living around the property are not consistent with the legally registered property line.
• Faulty repairs – in most real estate contracts, the seller agree to make the repairs as the buyer requests, but when the seller doesn´t do it, the buyer can present a claim.
• Undisclosed easements – is a pre-existing agreement pertaining to a specific property or a piece of land.
• Title defects – the title of a property can have encumbrances such as a mortgage or lien associated with it.
• Breach of construction contract – the construction contract outlines the scope of the work the construction company is obliged to complete.
• Mortgage foreclosures – lenders may seek ownership of a property if the mortgage is deemed to be in default in a process called foreclosure, this could be a violation of foreclosure.
• Condominium conflicts – there are several responsibilities involved depending on the condominium associations, so if there´s any failure to meet these responsibilities it can easily lead to real estate litigation.

BENEFITS OF HIRING A REAL ESTATE LAWYER TO NEGOTIATE ON YOUR BEHALF

1. Control of a real estate transaction – Our specialized real estate attorneys can help direct exactly what you want to happen.
2. Avoid litigation – Instead of provoking litigation, our lawyers can help work out the best path towards a solution.
3. Legally sound documents – We can skillfully draft what was discussed and deliver a legally sound agreement that covers all contingencies.
4. Limit liability – Our attorneys will advise and draft contracts that will limit your liability on potentially troublesome real estate transactions including wrap-around contracts, sales/leaseback transactions, or seller carrybacks.
5. Estate planning – Our lawyers who also specialize in estate planning can greatly help families, before or after death, decide the best options to hold title to a property, transfer the title of a property as well as how a property can be partitioned.

CONTACT A REAL ESTATE LAWYER AT HEIDARI LAW GROUP

If you are looking for more information on real estate or would like a free case evaluation, call us today at Heidari Law Group, we have a long history of handling cases of this type in the US, whether you are selling, buying, renting, mortgaging, we can help you and advise you on various issues that concern a real estate.

If you need a specialized real estate lawyer in the city of Las Vegas, contact us by calling 1-833-225-5454 and you will receive a free consultation with a Las Vegas real estate lawyer.