Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, you’ve likely considered the benefits and drawbacks of both month-to-month and fixed-term leases while navigating the rental market. While there is no cut-and-dry answer about which type of lease is best for your specific situation, understanding the legal considerations of both types of leases can help you make the […]
When you arrange to buy a home via a private deal, you may feel like you’ve won the lottery. The real estate market is increasingly challenging for buyers, and securing a property outside the normal market can help you skip much of the stress and anxiety that comes with finding the ideal property. However, finding […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shutterstock_2371621871-1.jpg5631000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-04-19 22:32:022024-05-19 22:38:54Securing a Mortgage in Private Deals: Unique Challenges and Solutions
When a property owner is selling commercial property currently utilized by tenants, it is crucial that they protect the rights of those tenants throughout the process. This can make the selling process slower, as they may be limited by the tenants’ hours of operation and other use of the space—but failure to uphold those rights […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shutterstock_2350630515-1.jpg5991000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-04-15 22:25:172025-07-21 13:14:48Tenant Rights During a Commercial Property Sale
A lease is a legally binding contract that outlines the responsibilities and rights of both the tenant and the landlord. Most tenants who sign a lease intend to stay out the entirety of their lease term, but life happens—and when the unexpected happens, breaking a lease may be the only option available. Leaving before your […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_2254736153-1.jpg6671000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-03-25 16:27:252024-04-17 16:30:20Breaking a Lease: The Legal Consequences and Potential Exemptions
Commercial property sales come with a long list of unique challenges that those who work in residential real estate do not have to think about. However, when you’re buying or selling a piece of vacant commercial real estate, there are even more issues to consider. Vacant property can attract all sorts of attention, and it’s […]
Transferring property within a family is a common way to keep important real estate within the family and help younger generations build their wealth. However, it’s essential to understand the different ways you can transfer property to family members, as they have very different tax and legal implications. The way in which you transfer property […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_2410504089-1.jpg6671000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-03-17 16:19:072024-04-17 16:23:01Gifts or Sales? Differentiating and Documenting Property Transfers Within Family
In the realm of private sales, buyers and sellers often eschew many of the steps and procedures taken during sales between strangers. However, even if you are engaging in a private sale with someone you know well, it’s important to protect both parties’ best interests by using escrow. Escrow is a neutral third party that […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shutterstock_1326387-1.jpg6661000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-02-25 15:02:592025-07-21 13:05:38The Role of Escrow in Private Sales: Why It Is Still Essential
The real estate industry has recently undergone a major transformation following a settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This settlement has brought about notable changes in the way real estate commissions are determined, offering both opportunities and challenges for home buyers and sellers. Most notably, the settlement effectively ends the long-standing model of […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shutterstock_2279864937-1.jpg7501000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-02-25 13:02:012024-04-17 16:18:58Navigating the New Landscape of Real Estate Commissions in Maryland: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Historical buildings have a beautiful, rich history that adds to the character of the cities and neighborhoods where they reside. However, selling these properties comes with a long list of complicating factors and complexities that can draw out the process. Finding the right buyer can take a long time; while many people want the appeal […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shutterstock_129545696-1.jpg6621000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-02-15 15:01:322024-04-17 16:18:53Navigating the Complexities of Commercial Sales with Historical Buildings
Renting a property with roommates is a cost-effective way to have your own private space but still avoid shouldering the costs of housing on your own. Still, it is a major commitment—the terms of your lease spell out your exact rights and obligations, but many tenants simply give their lease a quick look before they […]
https://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/shutterstock_1407920312-1.jpg6671000Evans Lawhttp://www.msevanslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/logo.pngEvans Law2024-02-12 14:44:092024-04-17 16:18:50Joint and Several Liability in Leases: Protecting Yourself in a Shared Rental
Month-to-Month vs. Fixed-Term Leases: Legal Advantages and Disadvantages
/by Evans LawWhether you’re a landlord or tenant, you’ve likely considered the benefits and drawbacks of both month-to-month and fixed-term leases while navigating the rental market. While there is no cut-and-dry answer about which type of lease is best for your specific situation, understanding the legal considerations of both types of leases can help you make the […]
Securing a Mortgage in Private Deals: Unique Challenges and Solutions
/by Evans LawWhen you arrange to buy a home via a private deal, you may feel like you’ve won the lottery. The real estate market is increasingly challenging for buyers, and securing a property outside the normal market can help you skip much of the stress and anxiety that comes with finding the ideal property. However, finding […]
Tenant Rights During a Commercial Property Sale
/by Evans LawWhen a property owner is selling commercial property currently utilized by tenants, it is crucial that they protect the rights of those tenants throughout the process. This can make the selling process slower, as they may be limited by the tenants’ hours of operation and other use of the space—but failure to uphold those rights […]
Breaking a Lease: The Legal Consequences and Potential Exemptions
/by Evans LawA lease is a legally binding contract that outlines the responsibilities and rights of both the tenant and the landlord. Most tenants who sign a lease intend to stay out the entirety of their lease term, but life happens—and when the unexpected happens, breaking a lease may be the only option available. Leaving before your […]
The Legalities Surrounding Vacant Commercial Property Sales
/by Evans LawCommercial property sales come with a long list of unique challenges that those who work in residential real estate do not have to think about. However, when you’re buying or selling a piece of vacant commercial real estate, there are even more issues to consider. Vacant property can attract all sorts of attention, and it’s […]
Gifts or Sales? Differentiating and Documenting Property Transfers Within Family
/by Evans LawTransferring property within a family is a common way to keep important real estate within the family and help younger generations build their wealth. However, it’s essential to understand the different ways you can transfer property to family members, as they have very different tax and legal implications. The way in which you transfer property […]
The Role of Escrow in Private Sales: Why It Is Still Essential
/by Evans LawIn the realm of private sales, buyers and sellers often eschew many of the steps and procedures taken during sales between strangers. However, even if you are engaging in a private sale with someone you know well, it’s important to protect both parties’ best interests by using escrow. Escrow is a neutral third party that […]
Navigating the New Landscape of Real Estate Commissions in Maryland: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
/by Evans LawThe real estate industry has recently undergone a major transformation following a settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This settlement has brought about notable changes in the way real estate commissions are determined, offering both opportunities and challenges for home buyers and sellers. Most notably, the settlement effectively ends the long-standing model of […]
Navigating the Complexities of Commercial Sales with Historical Buildings
/by Evans LawHistorical buildings have a beautiful, rich history that adds to the character of the cities and neighborhoods where they reside. However, selling these properties comes with a long list of complicating factors and complexities that can draw out the process. Finding the right buyer can take a long time; while many people want the appeal […]
Joint and Several Liability in Leases: Protecting Yourself in a Shared Rental
/by Evans LawRenting a property with roommates is a cost-effective way to have your own private space but still avoid shouldering the costs of housing on your own. Still, it is a major commitment—the terms of your lease spell out your exact rights and obligations, but many tenants simply give their lease a quick look before they […]