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HOUSTON Real Estate Law ATTORNEY

Buying or selling real estate is a complicated process and without the help of a real estate attorney, you'll have to face the complicated legalities of your case alone. You need a Houston real estate lawyer to help you with your property transaction. At McKinnon Law, we help people buy and sell properties with confidence. Our goal is to provide our clients with professional legal advice throughout the real estate transaction.

At McKinnon Law, we regularly provide advice and counsel on Texas residential and commercial real estate issues including the drafting of deeds, closing documents, and affidavits. We will also review and comment on any TREC and TAR sales contracts and documents to facilitate your real estate goals.

While litigation is always a last resort, at McKinnon Law we will fight to balance the needs and goals of landowners while ensuring their residential and commercial tenants are protected by applicable law.

OUR HOUSTON REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS HANDLES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF REAL ESTATE MATTERS

LANDLORD/TENANT LAW

At McKinnon Law, we represent both sides of residential and commercial leases. We take care to balance the rights of landlords and their businesses while ensuring their tenants are protected by applicable laws. Our firm can assist in the drafting and execution of leases, lawsuits related to breach of contract, and evictions.

LEASE CONTRACTS

Residential and commercial lease contracts should be easily readable and readily understood. If you’re worried about a real estate contract’s ambiguous or confusing terms, let a real estate lawyer draft, revise, or review your agreement before you sign.

PURCHASE/SALE CONTRACTS

A real estate sale contract should address your concerns and include your specific terms. You should not sign a contract without first negotiating your terms and conditions. At McKinnon Law, we will be happy to review your contracts and provide guidance.

TRANSFERRING TITLE TO PROPERTY

Transferring a property title is a tedious process. As a property owner, you must include specific terms in your deed and ensure that it follows applicable real estate law.

DEED RESTRICTIONS

Deed restrictions place limits on how you can use your property. If you need help negotiating a deed restriction, McKinnon Law can help you.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Construction contracts protect both contractors and homeowners during a construction project. A construction contract should specify the contractor’s duties and responsibilities for the duration of the construction project. If your needs are not met in a construction contract, McKinnon Law will advocate for your rights.

MATERIALMAN'S & MECHANIC'S LIENS

Contractors and subcontractors ought to be compensated for their work. When property owners refuse to pay or to follow their obligations, contractors need to hold them accountable. McKinnon Law can assist you in obtaining a mechanic’s or materialman’s lien. We also assist in having these liens removed from a property once concerns have been addressed and resolved.

SECURING FINANCING

At McKinnon Law, we can assist you during the financing process for a real estate transaction. Our real estate lawyers can help you understand the terms of your financing agreement. We will help you with the legal aspects of your loan process and help you understand your obligation to repay a loan.

REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS

Closing may be a challenging process, particularly when commercial entities are involved. Our real estate lawyers can help ensure that all documentation is completed and ready for closing. We also help clients ensure that their funds have been transferred successfully.

Our Houston law firm will check that there are no outstanding liens or title defects before closing day. We can also check whether your contract conditions have been satisfied.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION MATTERS

When a client cannot resolve real estate conflicts out of court, a lawsuit may be necessary. While it may not be something you want to do, there are times when a lawsuit is the best option to protect your property.

FINDING A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY NEAR ME | CALL A HOUSTON REAL ESTATE LAWYER

Most real estate owners try to resolve legal disputes by themselves, but they often create more problems than they solve. Real estate law is a complicated area of the law. An real estate lawyer can help you navigate the complexities of the law. If you or someone you know is experiencing a real estate-related dispute, calling a professional could help. Contact our real estate and business law attorneys now for a free consultation.