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Commercial Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Commercial Real Estate Law in Camden, New Jersey is any type of land or permanent structure which isn't used for residential or industrial purposes, and is instead used for a business involving the buying and selling of goods or services.

The laws governing real estate in Camden, New Jersey apply differently when dealing with commercial, as opposed to residential, real estate.

Buyers and renters of residential property enjoy some pretty substantial legal protections, because the law of most states presumes that shelter (being necessary to survive, for the most part) is more important than business. Therefore, many of these consumer protections don't apply to commercial real estate.

These include implied warranties of habitability, rent control, and covenants of use and quiet enjoyment, among several others. Of course, the most basic protections, such as prohibiting the seller from actively concealing defects, apply to both.

Common Commercial Real Estate Law Issues in Camden, New Jersey

Financing: The majority of small businesses in Camden, New Jersey can't afford to make large real estate purchases with the money they have in the bank. Still, buying real estate is sometimes imperative for a business' survival. This problem is sometimes remedied by taking out a mortgage; a loan used to buy property, with that same property being used to secure the loan.

Duty to Disclose Defects: It is of the utmost importance that sellers and lessors of commercial real estate be up front about any defects that might be present in the property. Failing to disclose them can be bad, and actively concealing them can be much worse. In general, if a defect is serious enough that it would influence a reasonable person's decision to buy a piece of property, and the seller knows about it, the seller should disclose it. Failure to disclose can have serious results. If the buyer later discovers the defect, they can sue for the cost of repairing it, or for any reduction in the property's value caused by it. And, of course, if it causes any injuries, the buyer can sue the seller for those, as well.

Duty to Inspect: While buyers of real estate have some substantial protections with respect to defects, they also have some obligations. Before finalizing a purchase, buyers are expected to undertake a reasonable inspection of the property, usually by using a licensed building inspector. If the buyer fails to conduct an inspection, they typically won't be able to successfully sue, if defects are discovered after the purchase.

Encumbrances: Undisclosed encumbrances are defects of another sort: defects of title. An encumbrance is any interest that a third party has in the Camden, New Jersey commercial real estate. These typically take the form of easements, which are rights held by third parties to use the land for a specific purpose. Easements can have profound effects on how a new owner can use the land, so it is necessary to know about them before buying.

Can a Camden, New Jersey Attorney Help?

These issues can be very complicated, and most people consider such financially-weighty decisions to be very necessary. If you are one of those people, it's a smart move to contact a Camden, New Jersey real estate attorney if you are facing any of the issues discussed above.

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Life in Camden

Camden is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Specifically, it is located in Camden County, New Jersey. It is the twelfth largest city in the state. Sadly, the city is well-known because three of its mayors were jailed for corruption.

Popular sites for tourists include the Adventure Aquarium, Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Campbell's Field, Harleigh Cemetery which is popular because it is included in the National Register of Historic Places.

Top employers include L-3 Communications (Lockheed Martin), Rutgers University-Camden, Susquehanna Bank, Cooper University Hospital, and the City of Camden. The legal force is also present in Camden because many attorneys have established practices there. Thus, the legal needs of residents will always be tended to.

Famous residents include Donovin Darius, George Hegamin, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Robert S. MacAlister, Jim Perry, Mike Rozier, John F. Starr, Dajuan Wagner, and Walt Whitman.

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