Real Estate Lawyers Serving Oakland Township
Lengthy forms and legal jargon are commonplace in the real estate business. It is not uncommon for Oakland Township residents to feel overwhelmed and confused when trying to navigate such issues. Thankfully, the Hirzel Law, PLC real estate attorneys take great pride in providing the highest quality of legal representation and ensuring clients understand exactly what is happening with their real estate matters.
Whether you require legal support to develop commercial real estate or need help deciphering Oakland Township and Michigan zoning regulations, our team can help. Hirzel Law, PLC’s real estate lawyers provide trustworthy legal counsel to Oakland Township businesses and residents to successfully manage any real estate matters they may face.
We Handle Every Aspect of Real Estate Matters in Oakland Township
Hirzel Law, PLC’s team of skilled real estate attorneys advocate for tenants, landlords, developers, homeowners, and commercial clients with their real estate litigation needs. Real estate affairs we handle for our clients in Oakland Township, Michigan, include:
Boundary Disputes
When neighboring property owners argue about whether a deed or easement correctly demonstrates the borders of their properties, a boundary dispute can arise. In most cases, these disputes result from one property owner claiming that the other property owner has modified a property boundary line. Boundary disputes cases are frequently connected to:
- Acquiescence
- Adverse possession
- Trespassing
If you are in the midst of a boundary dispute in Oakland Township, Hirzel Law, PLC can launch an investigation into how the properties’ boundaries have been handled over a given period and help establish the actual boundary between the properties.
Title Disputes
Confirming rightful ownership by determining the title’s status to a property is crucial in real estate. If you are undergoing a title dispute in Oakland Township, Michigan, avoid resolving the issue without an attorney who can represent your interests and confirm the protection of your rights and interests.
If necessary, your lawyer can file a quiet title action and submit a notice of list depends with the register of deeds. A quiet title action can authenticate the title and protect the property against hostile claimants. This can also ensure that claims from other potential interest holders are prohibited in the future.
Zoning and Land Use Planning
Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act has allocated control over many of the responsibilities correlated with land control and development to the municipalities. The Hirzel Law, PLC, real estate lawyers, can manage land use planning and zoning from a project’s conception to municipal approval. Our team can help builders, developers, property owners in Oakland Township, Michigan, by:
- Interpreting ordinances
- Appearing before a board for zoning approval or appeals
- Pursuing a zoning variance
- Splitting lots and obtaining the necessary municipal approval
Although legal action is not always needed, modifications to a plat can require filing a lawsuit in a Michigan Circuit Court. A Hirzel Law, PLC real estate attorney can help you amend and revise plans, whether through litigation or another approach.
Commercial Real Estate
Hirzel Law, PLC real estate lawyers can help with a wide range of commercial real estate and development matters in Oakland Township, Michigan, related to office buildings, industrial properties, retail properties, strip malls or multifamily buildings. Common services include, but are not limited to:
- Construction contracts, liens, and litigation
- Due diligence
- Estoppel letters
- Financing
- Insurance analysis
- Land use and zoning requirements
- Leases
- Letters of intent
- Promissory notes and guarantees
- Purchase agreements
Our real estate law team can confirm that your investment remains protected by helping you manage various commercial real estate litigation difficulties and can advise you on matters such as:
- Assisting with the construction of individual homes
- Creating sales documents
- Drafting appropriate rules and regulations for all types of residential developments
- Obtaining necessary governmental approvals
- Preparing the master deed and bylaws for condominium projects
- Reconciling issues concerning building permits and certificates of occupancy
- Writing declarations, covenants, and restrictions for subdivisions
Our team can guide you from the development period to sale, ensuring that you sustain compliance with federal, Michigan, and local laws.
Speak with an Accomplished Real Estate Attorney That Serves Oakland Township, Michigan
The Hirzel Law, PLC real estate attorneys are up to date on state and federal real estate laws as our primary focus is on real estate law.
Hirzel Law, PLC is highly regarded in the community and the attorneys have earned numerous peer recognition awards, including awards from Best Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, Michigan Top Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. To speak with one of our highly regarded real estate attorneys today, complete a contact form or call (248) 986-2921.