Real Estate Practice
The real estate practice of the Law Office of Kimberley G. Taylor encompasses all facets of real estate transactions. The firm represents a broad section of large and small clients such as tenants, landlords, property management companies, lenders, borrowers, developers, sellers and buyers, and the firm provides a expertise in the areas of leasing, purchase and sales, real estate financing, land use, liquor licensing and entity formation.
Management and Leasing is an area of emphasis of the firm, which includes the representation of property owners, managers, and tenants in the documentation and negotiation of property management agreements; lease transactions; the negotiation and drafting of lease terminations and modifications and forcible entry and unlawful detainer actions.
Purchases and Sales, Property Development and Land Use Matters are other areas where the Law Office of Kimberley G. Taylor provides extensive experience. The firm handles both small and large transactions and their related financing structures. Kimberley Taylor assists clients with the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties and the development and land use issues related to those properties. This includes documentation and negotiation of construction contracts, listing agreements, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements as well as other documents in connection with the conveyance of property. It also includes the review of title documents, property surveys and other documents or matters affecting the property, and due diligence. Development experience and services includes drafting, review, and revision to community governance documents; advising and assisting with land use and zoning matters; preparation and submission of applications for changes to land use/zoning classifications; reviewing and addressing land use and other permitting requirements as they relate to commercial properties, residential properties, and renewable energy projects such as wind farms, solar arrays, ethanol plants and personal net metering.
Real Estate Finance, Loan Workouts and Loan Restructuring can, by themselves, require knowledge of a wide variety of real estate laws, and The Law Office of Kimberley G. Taylor offers its clients extensive experience working with lenders and borrowers on matters related to loans secured by real estate. The properties securing such loans have included commercial properties, residential developments, multi–family housing, multi–family affordable housing, golf courses, and wind farm properties. This area of practices includes work such as negotiation of deal terms, documentation of the terms in agreements, property title review, due diligence, closing coordination for construction, bridge and permanent loans. For troubled loans, the Law Office of Kimberley G. Taylor provides advice and services to clients related to negotiations, loan work outs, and matters related to foreclosure. This includes reviewing loan documentation to identify issues that the client should address. It also includes examining title to additional collateral, drafting and negotiating forbearance and loan modification agreements and participation in the foreclosure of property whether it be real property or notes secured by real property.
In all real estate matters, the firm works with its clients to solve problems and reach agreements in quick, efficient and practical manner.
Practice Areas Include:
- Transaction Advice and Assistances
- Leasing
- Property Management Agreements
- Purchases, Sales and Exchanges
- Real Estate Development and Construction
- Real Estate Finance
- Land Use Matters
- Zoning
- Condominium Creation
- Title Review
- Entity Creation
- Liquor Licensing
- Transfers in connection with estate plans