As a realtor, you’ve probably experienced some properties that were nearly impossible to unload. Something about the house kept the buyers away and you struggled with selling it. In some cases, you might have considered not disclosing an item just to close the deal. The problem is this could have resulted in a legal hassle with a Palm Springs real estate lawyer. Instead, SBEMP would like to review some of the important things to disclose so the selling process is easier for you. (more…)

Whether you are a public or private landowner, towns and cities across the U.S. will use zoning as a way to develop and divide land, including protecting the rights of the landowner. Unfortunately, zoning limit restrictions can constrain the way in which a landowner can use their plot. (more…)

There will always be buyers and sellers of land and buildings and attorneys to assist them. (more…)

They say the most important thing in business is location, but going along with that, knowing that the location is in a proper zone for your business is the important part. Your local commercial Coachella Valley real estate attorney can help steer you into the right information needed for the complex situations that arise in this unique part of California. (more…)

Commercial leases and residential leases are very different animals. First of all, a commercial lease is simply a contract between a business and a landlord for the ability to rent a building. The lease can be for a short time period (as low as even just a month) or long term (sometimes as long as fifteen years). The lease can be a written document or it can also be oral. Usually oral leases are difficult for judges to enforce after a year has gone by. (more…)

Any engineer or developer – or even an individual stakeholder – could eventually be in the position of having to appear before a variety of government agencies, having been asked to provide information relating to specific details concerning zoning regulations, whether or not there are actually issues in dispute. (more…)

Government agencies that control the use of a building and land help organize the process of developing various projects. They also assist in seeing that the projects are built safely for individuals and environment that surround it. Unfortunately, the regulations are complex and generally lead to a delay or denial in obtaining zoning grants and permits when new real estate projects are under development. (more…)

Litigation involving real estate in the Palm Springs area can involve a variety of proceedings, which can be extremely complex. The fastest, easiest way to make sure you come out on top in any dispute you may be having is to get expert help with administrative records and zoning applications. (more…)

A land use attorney is one who works on environmental law issues. This includes property laws concerning everything from leasing to developing the land. An attorney who deals with these issues will consider every possibility that concerns a piece of property from its safety to its value. Rules and regulations are governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and enforced by lawyers who specialize in this industry. (more…)

Real estate transactions can be complex. Unfortunately, many real estate deals that appeared to be watertight can go sour. A deal gone badly can cause great harm to either party. (more…)