Real Estate

San Francisco/San Jose Bay Area, California Real Estate Lawyers

Real estate is more than land and buildings. It is an investment. For commercial property owners, that investment can be substantial. For home owners, there is significant emotional attachment to what is likely the biggest investment that they will ever make. The lawyers at Chauvel, Abraham & Descalso, LLP assist clients with everyday real estate transactions. They also assist those who run into problems or disputes. For solid advice and experienced representation, contact Chauvel, Abraham & Descalso, LLP to discuss your legal needs with a real estate lawyer.

Real Estate Transactions

The firm's attorneys handle real estate transactions that involve

• Purchase and sale
• 1031 exchanges
• Commercial leases
• Joint tenancy
• Tenancy in common
• Real estate development
• Construction contracts
• Homeowners association (Articles, Bylaws and CC&Rs)
• Unlawful detainer
• Entitlements
• Issues with government agencies
• Acquisition and leaseback of retail and commercial property
• Assemblages
• Conduit/securitized loans
• Bankruptcy remote entities
• Loan review

The law firm represents buyers, sellers, and brokers. From the initial offer to the final closing, they draft, review, and negotiate all necessary documents. They make themselves available to address questions, concerns, and problems that may arise.

Agreements and Transactions

• Devel agreements
• LLC's and operating agreements
• Real estate purchasing agreements
• Options to purchase
• Co-tenancy agreements
• Easements
• Lot line adjustments and disputes
• Disposition and development agreements (DDA's)
• Owner participation agreements (OPA's)

The law firm represents buyers, sellers, and brokers. From the initial offer to the final closing, they draft, review, and negotiate all necessary documents. They make themselves available to address questions, concerns, and problems that may arise.

Real Estate Disputes

Not every real estate transaction goes well. The firm represents clients in all types of real estate disputes, including

• Zoning
• Land use
• Breach of contract
• Construction defects
• Partition
• Disputes between land owners
• Disputes with government agencies
• Commercial landlord-tenant disputes
• Construction disputes
• Unlawful detainer, also known as eviction
• Homeowners association disputes and issues
• Hazardous waste and contamination issues
• City and County entitlement disputes

The firm represents clients in workouts of troubled projects. They also help clients defend or enforce mechanic's liens, stop notices, and bond claims. They appear in front of city councils, public utilities commissions, zoning boards, and the California Coastal Commission and State and Federal courts on behalf of their clients. With over 20 years of experience, their lawyers know which areas are pro-growth, and which are not, and how best to handle litigation in the area. Contact the firm for more details.

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