Real Estate

The firm assists buyers and sellers with the preparation, review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements and related transaction documents. Counsel addresses the allocation of responsibilities, the conditions to performance and the process by which the parties will provide information, raise objections and resolve issues before closing.

Deposit provisions, inspection rights, financing conditions, representations, closing requirements and remedies are considered in relation to the client’s position in the transaction. As information becomes available, the firm helps evaluate its significance and document amendments or other arrangements necessary to reflect the parties’ agreement.

Leasing counsel addresses both the initial transaction and the continuing relationship between owner and occupant. The firm reviews and negotiates provisions concerning permitted use, rent and additional charges, maintenance, improvements, assignment, renewal and termination. These terms are considered in the context of the property and the activities it is intended to support.

Particular attention is given to the interaction of operating obligations and remedies. Responsibility for repairs, interruption of use, compliance with contractual requirements and the condition of the premises at the end of the term can carry consequences beyond the stated rent. Counsel helps clients identify those commitments before entering or modifying the relationship.

The firm advises on the contractual and ownership arrangements associated with development projects. The work addresses the interests of participating parties, their respective contributions, decision-making authority and responsibilities under the agreements governing the project.

Counsel considers how commitments fit together across the project documents, including approval rights, required performance, changes in scope and the consequences of delay or withdrawal. The focus is on identifying inconsistent expectations and documenting the arrangements through which the parties intend to manage the project.

The firm reviews transaction documents and property-related legal issues to assist clients in evaluating a proposed commitment. The review considers the information provided, restrictions and obligations affecting the transaction, and matters requiring further inquiry or clarification.

Findings are considered against the agreement’s deadlines and the client’s intended use. Some issues may warrant additional information or review by an appropriate property professional; others may require an objection, amendment, condition or decision about whether to proceed. Counsel helps connect the review to those decisions and the available contractual options.

LaFontisee Law advises on disagreements involving ownership, purchase agreements, leasing and related contractual obligations. The firm examines the relevant documents and circumstances, identifies disputed obligations and helps clients assess the legal and practical considerations affecting their position.

The approach accounts for the property’s continuing use, the parties’ relationship and the consequences of delay. Counsel assists with evaluating possible resolutions and documenting negotiated arrangements where appropriate, with attention to the client’s objectives and the commitments required to carry a resolution into effect.