When purchasing land in Delaware and elsewhere, property owners hope to use the land as they intend. However, obstacles can present some difficulties, creating challenges when it comes to utilizing their land for the purpose it was purchased for. Land use and zoning...
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The basics of zoning laws and what they do
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Mar 3, 2022 | Land Use And Zoning
Zoning laws govern and direct the use of property which can have an impact on the value of the property. For that reason, property owners and those in the process of acquiring or selling property should be familiar with the impact of zoning laws. The basics of zoning...
What qualifies as a like-kind exchange?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Feb 16, 2022 | Real Estate Transactions
Business owners understand the elements of a good deal, so in a challenging economy it is essential to make sure to protect their interests in every transaction. Investors who are looking for tax-deferred options for doing just this may have considered 1031 exchanges....
Buyers, beware of what is in your deed
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Feb 2, 2022 | Real Estate Transactions
When it comes to purchasing real estate, what is in the deed to convey title can put the buyer at different levels of risk depending on what type of deed it is and what it guarantees. Where the transfer of title during the purchase and sale of real estate changes who...
What is the purpose of a chain of title?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 19, 2022 | Real Estate Transactions
In Delaware and around the country, the most important part of the purchase and sale of real property is the transfer of title from one owner to another. Where the title is the legal basis for ownership of property, its documentation and proper recording by each owner...
Ensuring a sound commercial real estate transaction
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 4, 2022 | Real Estate Transactions
Delaware business owners who are aiming to buy or sell commercial real estate can find it to be a surprisingly complex and extended process. Whether it is part of an expansion or just starting out, commercial property transactions are not at all like purchasing or...
What are squatter’s rights, and how does the law protect them?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 17, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
We usually think of an uninvited guest on someone’s private property to be a trespasser. Trespassers don’t have rights, so why should an unwelcome guest who is living there have them? Under common law, an individual may acquire valid title to land that does not belong...
When boundary disputes threaten neighborly coexistence
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 3, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
Boundary disputes are often a source of stress that can go on for many years between neighbors, or even cause property owners to move away. Property lines may not be clear, and the property description or plat map inaccurate. But problems with boundary lines may never...
When is eviction necessary?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 17, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
As a landlord, knowing when the law is on your side can be challenging, especially as eviction moratoriums made it illegal to remove or cause the removal of a tenant for nonpayment of rent. Landlords in Delaware and elsewhere have mortgages to pay or repairs to make...
Is constructive eviction an effective way to break a lease?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 29, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
In landlord-tenant law, there are rights and obligations that each party entering into a lease agreement owe to the other as governed by state and common laws and outlined in the lease agreement. The landlord has a duty to maintain the property and common areas, keep...