There is more to negotiating a Colorado commercial lease than just the cost per square foot. Should a problem arise sometime during the lease term, the commercial lease terms can be critical. The time to negotiate those commercial lease terms is before the lease begins. Read and Understand the Commercial Lease This may seem obvious, […]
Understanding Local Colorado Real Estate Law Thinking about buying real estate in the Bahamas? Maybe a timeshare in Barbados? A quaint villa in the French West Indies? Well, before you do, you may want to research the local real property taxes, think about how this little piece of paradise fits into your overall estate plan […]
Most landlords know the rule that residential security deposits cannot be withheld from a departing tenant without written notice. Many tenants receive written notice withholding a security deposit for what most would consider normal wear and tear. What can the tenant do?
With more and more people buying residential real estate for investment purposes, many novice landlords learn the hard way that keeping a security deposit can result in big trouble. Landlords must comply with Colorado’s Wrongful Withholding of Security Deposits Act (the “Act”). Read on and save yourself (or collect!) treble damages and attorneys fees. Colorado’s […]
In a real estate market where last week’s drywall subcontractor is this week’s seasoned home builder, negotiating a new home construction contract becomes more important than ever before. When entering into a contract to buy a newly constructed home, here are just a few important points to consider. 1. The Importance of Reading the Contract […]