Title insurance and surveys are critical for safeguarding the interests of buyers, lenders, and property owners by mitigating legal risks and addressing boundary-related issues. Read this practice note to learn about examining titles and surveys in the due diligence...
State regulations on housing discrimination protect individuals even when they are not otherwise included under federal law. Explore this U.S. 50 state, District of Columbia, and U.S. territories law survey for key jurisdictional housing discrimination laws, including...
As housing shortages increase, real estate developers are undertaking projects to meet the demand in many parts of the country. Explore this practice note discussing special protections and benefits for housing development projects in California, focusing on the...
Entering into a letter of intent for an office lease agreement? Consult our playbook for valuable key provisions, alternative language provisions, and guidance for both landlords and tenants. Download a copy to streamline your contract negotiation process. Read...
Real estate activities are highly regulated, and each state has laws governing specific prohibited practices as well as liabilities and penalties for violations. Explore this state law survey covering essential topics such as compensation and commission-sharing...
Lease security deposit deductions typically cover repair costs for damages beyond normal wear and tear and cleaning expenses when rentals are returned in substandard condition. However, landlords and tenants often disagree as to when deductions are appropriate...
Many states are implementing energy benchmarking programs to track and identify energy use in buildings. These programs aim to encourage energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Check out this energy use reporting and disclosure clause for California...
Hotel and hospitality acquisitions generally include additional operational concerns such as employee transitions, food and beverage operations, inventory, and guest baggage turnover, as well as franchise relationships. Check out our new resource kit for more information...
Explore installment land contracts, which are alternatives to traditional mortgages and deeds of trust, where the seller finances the sale. The purchaser agrees to make installment payments to the seller with the seller retaining title as security for the buyer’s...
Explore the findings of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s 2025 Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey, which gathered insight from commercial real estate experts on critical topics including interest rates and construction costs. Discover why the majority of respondents see...
The number of data centers has increased across the country due to the growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data storage. When determining the ideal location for data center facilities, it is prudent to evaluate the location’s access to...
Mortgages and deeds of trust are two types of security instruments used to protect a lender's interest in real property. Though the type of instrument varies by state, once the loan related to the respective instrument is satisfied, the lender must timely release...
Every state regulates common interest ownership, which may include condominiums, townhomes, cooperatives, and planned communities. Refer to Practical Guidance’s survey for state laws covering topics such as condominium conversions, public offering and disclosure...
The CARES Act, a wide-ranging set of federal laws enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, included new tenant protection rights. It required landlords leasing properties with federally-backed financing to provide a 30-day notice prior to proceeding with an eviction...
With an increasing shortage of rental homes, states are enacting tenant protection laws to increase tenant rights and decrease tenant displacements. Check out this article outlining new California pro-tenant laws, including laws on security deposits, limitations...