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Mitigating Disputes: Essential Clauses to Include in a Residential Lease
/by Evans LawAs a landlord, it is crucial to protect yourself from negligent or malicious tenant behavior. A thorough and legally enforceable lease should be your top priority when bringing in a new tenant, whether it’s your first property or your fiftieth. In addition to checking your lease for all of the important clauses, consider consulting a […]
The Role of Environmental Assessments in Commercial Real Estate Transaction
/by Evans LawWhen you are purchasing a store, restaurant, warehouse, office building, or other piece of commercial real estate, you have to clear a number of hurdles to get your loan approved and take ownership of the property. Your Annapolis lender will likely request an environmental audit as they work through the underwriting stage of your loan. […]
Zoning and Land Use: Critical Considerations When Buying Land From a Neighbor
/by Evans LawWhen a neighbor gives you the opportunity to purchase their land, it’s incredibly exciting. It may be your chance to add an extension to your home, build your dream home, or plant the garden you’ve always had planned in your mind. However, just like purchasing property from family members, buying land from a neighbor can […]
Things Tenants Should Know About Triple-Net (NNN) Commercial Leases
/by Evans LawIf you plan on leasing a commercial property, you may have heard the terms “triple-net lease” and “NNN lease.” These are interchangeable terms that refer to a specific type of lease that is popular among both commercial landlords and their tenants. However, this type of lease has a unique structure and specific terms that can […]
Real Estate Deals Among Relatives: Best Practices When Purchasing Family-Owned Property
/by Evans LawReal estate transactions between relatives offer a number of benefits to both buyer and seller. They know they can trust the person they are dealing with and can often cut out unnecessary middlemen that inflate the sale price of the property. However, the same trust that makes these transactions a little bit easier can also […]
Private Sale Missteps: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes with Personal Real Estate Transactions
/by Evans LawWhen most people decide to sell their homes, they opt to work with a real estate agent to streamline the process and protect their best interests. However, some choose a different route—by selling their home privately, they avoid paying commissions to real estate agents on both sides. This may be beneficial to some, but it […]
Common Legal Issues That Arise During the Sale of Real Estate in Maryland
/by Evans LawWhen the sale of a property goes off without a hitch, it is a relief for everyone involved. Whether you are buying or selling, a lot can go wrong in any transaction. This is particularly true with private real estate sales, such as transactions that take place between family members, friends, acquaintances, or any other […]
Real Estate Law and Boundary Disputes: Tips for Resolving Conflicts with Neighboring Property Owners
/by Evans LawOwning your own home is a major accomplishment, but it’s not always easy. You’ve heard the saying that good fences make good neighbors, and there’s a lot of truth to that. When boundaries are blurred, and ownership is unclear, neighborly relations often fall apart. If you and your neighbor are in disagreement over property boundaries, […]
What is a Sale in Lieu of Partition in Maryland?
/by Evans LawOwning a property with someone else comes with certain benefits. You can split costs associated with property maintenance, tackle important decisions with the help of someone you trust, and benefit from the use of the property as you see fit. However, owning a property with another party can also be stressful, time-consuming, and unfair. Perhaps […]
What Does Adverse Possession Mean in Real Estate?
/by Evans LawAdverse possession is a concept that essentially allows someone to take ownership of land simply by using it. Although it’s obviously more complicated than that, it does eventually grant ownership to someone simply for using the land openly and continuously. If you’re a property owner and you’re concerned about adverse possession, you need to learn […]