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Real Estate Law in Colorado

Real estate law in Aurora regulates almost everything involved in the sale and use of land.

The many laws affecting real estate in Aurora can sometimes feel overwhelming in their volume and complexity. This might apply doubly when your case involves a foreclosure, or a construction dispute.

Accordingly, it's a good idea to learn some of the basics of Aurora's real estate laws.

Knowing the law can serve you in a number of ways: it can put you in a better negotiating position, it can help you spot unlawful terms in lease agreements, and ensure that you know your rights if a conflict arises, among other things.

Common Real Estate Law Issues in Aurora

Financing: Not too many people or small businesses in Aurora can purchase real estate with the cash on hand, simply because land is expensive, and few people have hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars in the bank. In buying real estate, a mortgage is an excellent solution for most people. Of course, you still have to pay the full price of the real estate you're buying, but a mortgage allows you to do this in installments, over a period of years.

Zoning: Zoning laws dictate what types of buildings can go on given pieces of property. These laws are usually designed to ensure that residential areas are as clean and as quiet as possible, thereby preserving property values. They accomplish this by ensuring that other uses that might be inappropriate in a residential area, such as heavy industry, are in different parts of town. This also ensures that industries will be able to go about their business without constant complaints from their neighbors.

Duty of Disclosure: Sellers of homes are bound by a legal duty to disclose defects in the home to prospective buyers, before they buy the house. Any defect which the seller knows (or reasonably should know) about, and which cannot be discovered by the buyer through an usual inspection, must be disclosed to the buyer.

Implied Warranties: In Aurora, every residential lease agreement, whether it's specifically stated or not, has an "implied warranty of habitability." This is a legally-imposed promise by the landlord that the rented dwelling (whether it's a house or apartment) is fit for habitation by humans. While there are many requirements for a place to be considered habitable, some of the most essential ones are electricity, running water, heating, and protection from the elements.

Can a Aurora Real Estate Lawyer Help?

Because the issues discussed above can get confusing for laypersons, if you have a real estate issue, such as an eviction, or a construction dispute, you should not hesitate to contact an Aurora real estate attorney ASAP.

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Life in Aurora

Aurora, Colorado is a city that spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. It is the third-largest city in Colorado, and the 56th-largest city in the United States, with a population of 325,000 people.

During the 1970s and 80s, Aurora began to grow rapidly, after relatively slow growth from its founding in the 1800s. This was due in large part to a broader growth trend in the American West, with many businesses and industries taking advantage of cheap land prices, and a business-friendly climate in Colorado and other Western states.

The largest employer currently in Aurora is the Buckley Air Force Base, which employs over 12,100 people. Many Aurora, Colorado attorneys, both military and civilian, work for this air force base, either directly or indirectly.

Of course, there are Aurora, Colorado attorneys who can handle most non-military legal issues that the average person is likely to face. If you need legal advice, there are many lawyers in Aurora, Colorado who can help.

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