Real Property

Real Estate Law

At the Law Offices of Douglas M. Wade, our priority is to make your real property work for you by helping protect your interests in real property. When do you need a real estate attorney? It may be sooner than you think. We provide the trusted knowledge and experience needed to protect your real property in:

  • Commercial Leases
  • Construction
  • Homeowner Association Disputes
  • Landlord Tenant Issues
  • Real Estate Purchases and Sales
  • Real Property Litigation

Commercial Leases

As straightforward as renting commercial space can be, commercial leases can contain terms and conditions which can significantly impact your business’ bottom line. Our office can help avoid unanticipated events arising from:

  • Broker Agreements
  • Commercial, Office and Industrial Leases
  • Common Area Maintenance
  • Contract Damages
  • Tenant Improvement

Construction

It is recommended that most people working within the field of construction hire an attorney knowledgeable in construction law. Our firm represents large companies, individual workers, property owners, developers, sub-contractors and other professionals in all aspects of:

  • Real Estate Construction and Development
  • Change Order Disputes
  • Contract Review
  • Delays and Disputes
  • Design Issues
  • Mechanics’ Liens
  • Surety Issues

Homeowners Association (HOA)

If you find yourself in a dispute with your Homeowners Association, then you need to  know your rights and obligations. Our firm can assist you with understanding those rights.

Landlord / Tenant

Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, our offices can help navigate any challenges and tribulations that may arise. While most disputes should be easily resolved, you want to be sure your rights and assets are protected, The Law Offices of Douglas M. Wade can provide you with expert knowledge in:

  • Commercial, Industrial, Office and Residential Leases
  • Unlawful Detainer Actions
  • Abandonment
  • Evictions

Purchase(s) and sale(s)

Purchasing real property whether it is a house, commercial building or warehouse is always a milestone, and the process is always stressful. Having a knowledgeable and trusted real estate agent or broker helps. There are times, however, when your investment requires additional expertise – a review by a real estate attorney to assess and address the contracts, and legal issues. We can assist you with drafting and review of:

  • Letters of Intent
  • Offer(s) or Counteroffer(s)
  • Escrow and Escrow Instructions
  • Lending, Mortgage Documents

We can also help with issues arising with:

  • Property Inspections
  • Real Estate Title, Title Matters, and Title Insurance
  • Due Diligence

Real Property Litigation

Litigating property disputes should never be a first choice. However, litigation may be the only way to resolve a real property dispute.

Real property litigation can involve a variety of legal claims, including contract law. At the Law Offices of Douglas M. Wade, we have the comprehensive understanding, experience and resources available to achieve the best results. We handle:

  • Foreclosures
  • Environmental Issues
  • Landowner Disputes
  • Broker Disputes
  • Construction Defect Claims
  • Easement Disputes
  • Escrow Disputes
  • Seller’s Failure to Disclose
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Fraud and Fraudulent Transfers
  • Lease Disputes
  • Quitclaim Deeds and Deeds of Trust
  • Mechanic’s Lien Claims
  • Property Ownership Disputes
  • Real Estate Financing Disputes
  • Sale and Purchase Agreement Disputes
  • Unlawful Detainer Action

Call today to ask about protecting your real property.