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At Strategy Law, LLP our attorneys have real world experience with real estate investing, including purchases, sales, Section 1031 exchanges, real estate financing, tenant in common agreements and leasing. With personal experience in hand, our real estate attorneys bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every case, with a focus on commercial real estate, including shopping centers, single tenant triple net properties, office and industrial properties, as well as multi-family residential units. We work as a team with real estate brokers to get the best deal for our clients and protect our real estate investors, landlords and tenants from potential liabilities.
One of our partners, Tamara Pow, is also a licensed real estate broker (license number 01860035). Our real estate attorneys have represented clients in real estate deals throughout Northern and Southern California, including deals in San Jose, South San Francisco, San Francisco, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Fremont, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos Hills, Los Altos, Morgan Hills, Gilroy, Ventura, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and the San Fernando Valley, as well as in Washington, Nevada, Tennessee, Colorado, Texas and Arizona (with local co-counsel).
Our real estate lawyers ensure smooth and secure transactions for buyers and sellers alike, from negotiating contracts, conducting title reviews, draft and reviewing lease agreements, and negotiating agreements for shared ownership of real estate properties. Our lawyers understand Section 1031 exchanges and will work with your qualified intermediary and title companies to protect you from the legal risks of the sale of your relinquished property and the purchase of your replacement property.
Our real estate attorneys take pride in looking at the big picture to find practical solutions in a cost-effective manner. We use strategy to assist with structuring transactions, forming real estate partnerships and LLCs to enhance liability protection, and maximize tax advantages for our clients. .
Working with a real estate lawyer can help avoid problems and pitfalls that could cost you time and money in the future. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or financing real estate, we have the expertise to guide you through every step of the process. Don’t navigate the complexities of real estate transactions alone.
For more information and to make an appointment, please call us at (408) 478-4100.
We can assist with all stages of a real estate transaction, including:
Having legal counsel early can help prevent costly issues later in the process.
Commercial leases are complex, and many key terms (e.g., rent adjustments, operating expenses, maintenance and repair obligations, assignment/subletting rights, personal guarantees) can significantly impact your rights and costs, so an attorney review can be extremely valuable even if you have a good broker. Custom and practice differs greatly by property type and geography and having an expert attorney with market knowledge is critical in an appropriate allocation of responsibility, cost, and risk. Although various pre-printed lease forms are often used, there is no such thing as a “standard form” lease and pre-printed lease forms are often deficient in many areas for both landlord and tenant. We can:
A Section 1031 exchange (also known as a “like-kind exchange”) allows you to defer capital gains tax when selling certain real property and reinvesting the proceeds in other qualifying real property.
Key points:
We provide legal guidance throughout the exchange, including coordination with your intermediary and review of relinquished property and replacement property contracts.
A tenancy-in-common is a form of ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests in the same real property. Each owner can:
The Internal Revenue Code requirements to maintain TIC treatment are very specific, detailed, and complex. TIC agreements are essential to govern shared responsibilities, usage rights, contributions, exit strategies, and IRC compliance. We draft and review TIC agreements to protect your interests.
A deed is the legal document that transfers ownership of real estate. Common types include:
The type of deed used can vary by state. We prepare and review deeds to ensure they are legally valid, accurate, and correctly recorded.
A PCOR is a form filed with the county assessor at the time of recording a deed. It:
We assist with completing and filing the PCOR when we handle deed recordings.
Form BOE-100-B is a California Change in Ownership Statement required for transfers of interests in legal entities (such as LLCs or corporations) that own real estate. It is submitted to the California State Board of Equalization when:
Failing to timely file this form can result in penalties and property tax reassessment. We advise clients on whether a transaction triggers reporting and assist with preparing the form when needed.
Key items typically include:
We help you interpret findings and address legal risks before you commit to closing.
Yes. We help clients choose and form appropriate ownership structures, including:
Proper structuring helps manage liability, estate planning, financing, and 1031 exchange eligibility.
If you have any problems making a payment, please contact us at (408) 478-4100 during business hours or email billing@strategylaw.com
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