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Commercial Real Estate Law in New Jersey

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

The laws regulating real estate in Howell, 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.

Several of the protections that don't apply to commercial property include warranties of habitability, rent control, and warranties of quiet enjoyment. There are others, as well. The most general protections, nonetheless, apply to buyers of both residential and commercial real estate, including remedies for fraud and concealment of physical or title defects.

Common Commercial Real Estate Law Issues in Howell, New Jersey

Financing: The majority of small business owners in Howell, New Jersey probably can't afford to buy much real estate outright, with cash paid up front, so most small business buy commercial real estate with a mortgage. A mortgage is a loan taken out for the purpose of buying real estate, using that real estate as collateral for the loan.

Concealment of Defects: if the seller of commercial property acts to conceal a significant defect in the property, and then sells the property, he will be responsible for any harm this defect cause, as well as the reduced value of the property, or the cost of repair.

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: An encumbrance is some small ownership interest in land held by a third party, or some right held by a third party to restrict the use of a parcel of land. A typical encumbrance is an easement. In Howell, New Jersey, an easement is some right of some third party to make limited use of land owned by someone else. For instance, cable companies often purchase easements from property owners (or they are imposed by the government) allowing them to string cable wiring from the telephone wires on the street to nearby houses. Like any other property right, the holder of an easement can prevent others from interfering with it. Obviously, if a buyer doesn't know about an encumbrance on a piece of land, he might find that he's unable to make the use of the land that he was expecting.

Can a Howell, New Jersey Attorney Help?

These issues are sometimes complicated, and almost always very important. Therefore, it's imperative to seek the assistance of a Howell, New Jersey real estate attorney if you have any dealings in this area.

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Life in Howell

Howell, also known as Howell Township, is in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The area is known because it was pictured in the 2005 remake, War of the Worlds.

The most popular attraction in Howell is the Manasquan Reservoir. This area is great for nature lovers who want to take a hike, go fishing, bird watch, jog, bike, walk their dogs, or just exist in serenity with mother nature. The reservoir also has a nature exhibit where people can go see the local wildlife.

Famous residents include Bonnie Bernstein, Nick LaBrocca, Tom Pelphrey, Kal Penn, and Amy Polumbo.

Howell is also home to some attorneys who are competent and able to provide legal guidance to residents and local businesses.

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