Actively Pursuing Your Real Estate Goals
The laws governing the transfer, leasing, construction, financing and regulation of real estate in California are a complex web of provisions. Trying to handle a real estate transaction or resolve a dispute on your own can be an extremely stressful experience.
At the Watkins Firm, we have the experience to skillfully guide you through the maze of real estate law to achieve your goals, whether you are negotiating a purchase agreement, seeking a zoning variance, litigating a construction contract dispute, or dealing with any other issue.
To set up a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss how we can help you address your real estate legal concerns, contact us at our offices in San Diego.
Broad and Extensive Experience in Many Areas
Our firm represents all types of parties to real estate transactions and disputes, including buyers, sellers, realtors, mortgage brokers, investors, developers, contractors and homeowners' associations. We handle a wide range of subject matter, including:
- Purchase and sale transactions
- Zoning and land use issues
- Defects, failures to disclose and other construction issues
- Commercial leasing and evictions
- Financing, loan modification, foreclosures and short sales
- Unlawful detainer, eviction and general landlord/tenant issues
Our attorneys are experienced at drafting enforceable agreements to meet our clients' needs, facilitating interactions with government agencies, and representing clients in litigation and arbitration over real estate disputes.
Working to Meet Your Individual Needs
Our firm is devoted to working within our clients' budgets and giving them maximum options when it comes to how transactions and litigation are carried out. We provide each client with personalized service and attention from experienced real estate lawyers.
Loan Modification - Foreclosure - Short Sales
The crisis in the real estate markets has been national news for over a year. Some areas have been hit harder than others, and unfortunately Southern California is one of the places where the pain has been acute.
If a buyer can no longer make payments, it does not necessarily mean there will be a foreclosure. It may be possible for the party who purchased the property to work out a modification of the payment terms with the lender. Purchasers should beware, however, of third parties who offer help with modification in exchange for up-front fees. Far too often, those third parties are unscrupulous and take no effective action, leaving the party who is behind on the mortgage in even worse shape than before. Our firm provides honest advice on what is feasible and what is not regarding a possible loan modification. This includes considering the implications of a short sale, in which the lender agrees to let the property be sold for less than the loan value.
Unlawful Detainer - Eviction - General Landlord/Tenant Issues
We are experienced in all aspects of landlord/tenant law, representing both property owners and tenants. In cases where there is a dispute over whether a tenant has complied with the lease terms, we can help either party understand their legal options and take appropriate action. One possibility, for landlords, may be to bring an unlawful detainer action, seeking eviction of the tenant. If you are involved in a disagreement about rent or some other issue, we can help, no matter what side you are on.
Real estate law is extraordinarily complex, with many arcane procedures, and the stakes are typically high for all parties involved in a commercial or residential transaction. To get a knowledgeable, attentive attorney working on your side, contact us today.
