Real Estate Attorneys
in South Florida

For the Buyer

We can help orchestrate the due diligence on a property and work with existing financial or real estate advisors to ensure the property is worthy of purchase. We will perform the title search to examine the title, seek open liens, ensure no code violations exist and generally avoid title issues that may affect the owner in the future. Our attorneys can help draft or review contracts, and represent the client during negotiations, as well as at closing.

For the Seller

We can prepare the seller’s closing documents, including the warranty deed transferring the title for land and building; the bill of sale for any personal property that may go with the real estate property, including appliances, furniture, business equipment, etc.; and the affidavits guaranteeing that no liens or outstanding debts for work completed exist and that you are not a foreigner for U.S. tax purposes.

For Landlord / Tenant Lease Agreements

We counsel landlords or tenants regarding business or residential property leases that can range from thousands to millions of dollars in rent over the life of the lease. This is a sophisticated area of practice that requires skilled counsel experienced in commercial transactions. Documents could range from a two-page lease to a 40-page, multi-year agreement, requiring significant negotiations over language and provisions.

Beyond rent and lease term, the agreement will determine who pays for maintenance and repairs, real estate taxes, insurance, who is responsible for damages and liabilities, what happens if the property is condemned, and whether there are renewal options, or right of first refusal to purchase the property. As with any transaction, it’s critical to engage legal counsel before a deal or letter of intent is signed. Afterward, all any attorney can do is help the client enforce the deal already signed.