REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS IN COLUMBUS
When a real estate deal goes wrong, the stakes are high. A seller conceals a defect, a co-owner refuses to sell, a neighbor encroaches on your property line, or a buyer walks away from a signed contract. These disputes involve what is often your most valuable asset, and they rarely resolve themselves. At Katz DiCuccio LLP, our Columbus real estate litigation attorneys represent property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, commercial tenants, and investors in real estate disputes throughout Ohio.
Our litigators handle breach of purchase contract claims, failure to disclose defects, title disputes, quiet title actions, boundary and easement disputes, commercial landlord-tenant litigation, and mechanic’s lien claims. We also regularly handle partition actions under Ohio law. When co-owners of real estate cannot agree on what to do with a property, whether the co-ownership arose from an inheritance, a failed relationship, or a business venture, any co-owner generally has the right to force a sale or division of the property through a partition action. These cases involve court-appointed commissioners, appraisals, and competing claims to sale proceeds, and experienced counsel makes a significant difference in what you walk away with. Whatever the dispute, we know how to move a case efficiently toward resolution, whether that means a negotiated settlement that protects your investment or a verdict in court. When the other side will not deal fairly, we fight.
The best litigation outcome, however, is the dispute that never happens. That is why we also handle the transactional side of Ohio real estate. Ohio does not require an attorney at a real estate closing, but real estate agents and title companies cannot give you legal advice, and problems with a deed, survey, easement, or title exception can follow a property for decades. Our attorneys review and draft purchase and sale agreements, prepare deeds, resolve title defects, and represent clients in for sale by owner (FSBO) transactions where no agent is involved. For business owners, we negotiate and draft commercial and residential leases, handle build-out and assignment provisions, and advise on the issues that matter most before you sign.
Because we work both sides of real estate law, our transactional clients benefit from lawyers who know exactly how contract language holds up in a courtroom, and our litigation clients benefit from lawyers who understand how deals are actually structured. Whether you need experienced litigators to fight for you or comprehensive representation in a transaction, the real estate attorneys at Katz DiCuccio LLP offer a variety of services, including:
All Ohio real estate contracts have material terms that must be performed. Unfortunately, in some instances, a party is unable to meet or perform said terms, resulting in a breach of contract.
Ohio law requires all agreements for the transfer or sale of real estate to be made in writing. Whether it’s a residential or commercial agreement, you need an experienced real estate lawyer to ensure the verbiage is clear.
A Land Contract, also known as a “land installment contract” or a “Seller Financing” can be a complex legal agreement. An experienced real estate attorney is key to ensuring that the agreement is sound.
Promissory notes are legal instruments in which one party agrees to pay a definite sum of money to another party, in writing. The Columbus Attorneys at Katz DiCuccio LLP can assist with a variety of issues, such as drafting notes, enforcement, and recovery of unpaid notes.
Lease agreements are critical to outline the rights and obligations assigned to the lessor and lessee, including price, terms, and permitted uses. Our real estate attorneys can ensure that your lease agreement fits the needs of your home or business.
Eminent domain is the power of the government, either state or federal, to take private property and utilize it for public purposes. It is important that property owners have knowledgeable attorneys to represent their interests.
Over the course of construction, various legal issues may arise, from permit problems to contract disputes. Construction is not simple, nor is any resulting litigation.
If you’re involved in a title transaction, you need an experienced real estate attorney to help you through it. At Katz DiCuccio LLP., we can work with you to ensure that the real estate in question is properly protected from future title issues.
Do you want to request a zoning variance or re-zoning? Have you received a notice of violation from a government entity? Contact the lawyers at Katz DiCuccio LLP today.
It is important that you obtain experienced and knowledgeable counsel, whether you are prosecuting or defending a foreclosure action. Are you interested in commencing a foreclosure action? Has a foreclosure been filed against you?
Partition actions are often misunderstood and infrequently utilized. Many Courts struggle with the administration of partition actions. It is important that you hire a real estate attorney who has experience in partitions.
Our Columbus Real Estate Attorneys at Katz DiCuccio LLP are here to help you navigate the complexities of Ohio Real Estate Law. Contact us for a Consultation today!
