Real Estate Disputes

Being a landlord can come with a host of problems. Unfortunately, many of those problems may arise from troublesome tenants who cause property damage, refuse to pay rent or cause other issues that leave the landlord in a bind. In such cases, Georgia landlords may have...

Owning real estate is a good investment, particularly if you can rent out the space to bring in income. However, being a landlord in Georgia, or anywhere for that matter, is not an easy job. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with that role and, as things...

For many brick-and-mortar business owners, the location of their business is a key factor in their success. Many have a vested interest in maintaining their address over time, which means that renewing their commercial lease is critical to their overall success. Here...

Most homeowners and business principals spanning the vast and diverse Atlanta metro area and surrounding locales likely go through life without paying much – if any – attention to the legal terms “eminent domain” and “condemnation.” For those who do so, though, their...

Owning rental properties can be a lucrative business; however, it also comes with its fair share of risks. Fortunately, there are many things Georgia landlords can do to lower those risks and avoid common pitfalls that come with renting a property. Here are some...

Designating specific areas and portions of land for particular uses has not always been a practice in many parts of Georgia and elsewhere. However, over the decades, many states began implementing zoning restrictions in efforts to avoid disturbances and disputes...

It is scary to think that the state of Georgia or your local government can swoop in and take your property when it feels it has just reason to do so, but it can. In some cases, it is possible to fight land condemnation. In others, it isn’t, but it is possible to seek...

During a real estate transaction, a lot of money is on the line. Prospective buyers in Georgia may face an expectation to provide funds at different stages of the transaction, particularly if they move forward with a contract with the intention of purchasing the...

While you might feel like it should be up to you to decide how to use your property, zoning can limit your plans. You do not have to give up on your company or personal goals just because of zoning, though. In Georgia, a variance or even rezoning can help you make the...

Selling a property can be exciting; however, accepting an offer also comes with risks. What if a higher offer comes in after the contract has been signed? Here is what Georgia sellers should know when it comes to finalizing contracts and their obligations after...