Real Estate-Leasing and Transactions

Attorneys Skilled in Real Estate Law and Leasing Issues

At Howard P.C., our attorneys are able to handle real estate matters ranging from large, complex real estate transactions to residential closings or tenant evictions. Regardless of the size and scope of your real estate matter, we approach it with the same professional thoroughness and personal attention we devote to all of our clients.

We can meet the real estate law needs of clients in Grand Rapids or anywhere in Michigan, assisting with both transactional issues that require negotiation and skillfully-drafted contracts, to disputes that call for Howard P.C.'s brand of tenacious litigation. In these matters we represent apartment communities, buyers and sellers of residential and commercial property, homeowners associations, condominium associations, developers, contractors, architects and realtors.

In addition, Howard P.C.'s depth of experience in other business areas such as commercial law and litigation, licensing and construction law all add great value to a real estate and leasing practice that comprises financing, construction, development and contracts.

We can work with organizations ranging from condominium associations and apartment building managers to real estate developers, providing legal representation in matters such as the following:

• Assisting buyers and sellers with the purchase and sale of residential and commercial property, including drafting, negotiating and review of purchase agreements, land contracts and other seller financing, title work, and closing documents; conduct of closings
• New construction development, redevelopment and repurposing
• Landlord-tenant matters including eviction proceedings and drafting, negotiation of leases
• Environmental matters
• Property management
• Business organizations
• Zoning and land use
• Housing code violations
• Eminent Domain
• Foreclosures
• Forfeitures
• Liens and construction lien actions
• Construction or design defects and failures
• Construction delays, breach of warranty, cost over-runs or development
• Negotiating and enforcing contracts among property owners, builders, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, suppliers and others involved in the purchase or development process
• Title, general construction easements, boundary disputes and quiet title actions
• Surety bond disputes
• Property damage, including damage during construction
• Condominium development and condominium conversions
• Drafting and enforcement of Homeowners Association Bylaws, Rules and restrictions

In cases where there are problems with real estate transactions such as issues with zoning and land use, fraud, or failure to disclose defects in the property, we will represent our clients to negotiate a settlement or, failing to come to an agreement, litigate the matter.

Commercial Leasing

Howard P.C. is able to expertly craft leases that protect the interests of our client and avoid disputes and misunderstandings over the life of the contract.

We know leases are meant to be the framework for a trouble-free relationship, so we custom-tailor each lease to the business needs of our client and the characteristics of the property itself.

Landlord Tenant Matters

If disputes arise in a landlord-tenant matter we attempt to resolve the issues amicably. When the parties cannot resolve their differences, we assist landlords in evicting tenants.

In every case, our attorneys are dedicated to providing Howard P.C.'s unique brand of personal service, along with the legal guidance that will help our clients accomplish their goals.

Please Contact us if you have questions regarding a real estate transaction, or if you would like to schedule an in-person meeting.