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Thrift McLemore are commercial real estate attorneys, providing a variety of services to business clients who may be purchasing, selling, leasing or developing commercial properties in Georgia. Our attorneys are experienced in all types of commercial real estate transactions and protect our clients’ interests throughout every stage of this often complex process.
As your commercial real estate attorneys we will address every aspect of the sale or purchase, including conducting due diligence to assure that the property is unencumbered by liens or other claims or that the seller has the means to complete the purchase. Our real estate team will negotiate the deal, prepare all documents, and assure that the property is suitable for your business needs or that of the buyers from the perspective of zoning and other applicable laws.
Our Aim
Our aim is to assure that your commercial real estate transaction protects your interests and goals through every phase of the process. Whether you are purchasing, selling, leasing or building, we will negotiate the best possible terms and assure that the other party can meet their obligations under the contract.
Commercial Real Estate covers a wide range of transactions and processes. Our attorneys have specific experience in the areas of:
- Purchase and Sales Agreements
- Lease Agreements
- New Construction Agreements
- Eminent Domain
- Title Insurance and Title Exams
- Commercial Lease Disputes
- Land Use and Land Zoning
- Development Planning and Permitting
- Foreclosures
- Commercial Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Blog Posts about Commercial Real Estate
Earnest Money: Is it Refundable?
Typically held in escrow, earnest money is a buyer’s deposit showing good faith in a home purchase. Usually, earnest money is refundable if the buyer used good faith and the contract includes common contingencies, including appraisal, inspection, and financing contingencies.
READ MORECan a Ghost Affect Your Real Estate Closing?
In a New York real estate court case, a buyer was allowed to rescind a contract because the seller, despite publicly promoting the home as haunted, failed to disclose the home’s ghostly residents to the buyer. Although this case was unique, buyers and sellers need to understand the duty to disclose in a real estate deal.
READ MORECOVID-19 and the Moratorium on Dispossessory Actions
The COVID-19 pandemic led to federal and local moratoriums on evictions, primarily through the CARES Act which protected tenants in federally backed housing until August 25, 2020. Landlords facing financial hardship because of the moratoriums received relief through PPP loans and mortgage forbearance options.
READ MOREReal Estate Transactions and COVID-19: How Can You Protect Your Earnest Money?
COVID-19 has disrupted real estate deals, prompting buyers to use force majeure clauses or incorporate COVID-19 addendums to protect earnest money. These addendums can address delays, job loss, or illness, and allow flexibility in inspections and financing while also offering legal protection in a volatile housing market affected by the pandemic.
READ MOREHow Should Real Estate Developers, Investors & Agents Respond to Coronavirus
In response to numerous questions and concerns received by the attorneys at Thrift McLemore, the firm has created and published a Free Booklet: “How Should Real Estate Developers, Investors & Agents Respond To Coronavirus?”
READ MOREHomeowners Insurance Company Deny Your Claim in Georgia?
Insurance companies often use technicalities, exclusions, and other tactics to delay, underpay, or deny homeowner claims. The Georgia Department of Insurance’s Consumer Services Division offers resources for homeowners. An attorney can also help you resolve a dispute which could result in additional penalties against the insurer if they acted in bad faith.
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