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Commercial Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Commercial Real Estate Law in Trenton, 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 Trenton, 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.

For example, commercial real estate typically isn't covered by rent control laws, nor does it carry with it an implied warranty of habitability (because people usually won't be living in it). Furthermore, it also doesn't come with a covenant of quiet enjoyment. However, some of the most basic legal protections (such as laws against fraud, and concealment of defects) apply in both the commercial and residential context.

Common Commercial Real Estate Law Issues in Trenton, New Jersey

Financing: Most small business owners in Trenton, New Jersey don't have the money to buy real estate with the cash on hand. However, there is a solution to this problem, allowing people without massive sums of money (but with a steady income) to buy real estate: the mortgage. A mortgage is a loan used to buy real estate, and the real estate being purchased is used as collateral for the loan.

Concealment of Defects: if the seller or lessor of commercial real estate actively conceals a material defect in the real estate, they can be responsible to the buyer or renter for any damages caused by this concealment.

Duty to Inspect: Buyers of commercial real estate are expected to be diligent, and a court will not reward a lack of diligence. Consequently, if the buyer fails to conduct a thorough inspection of the property before buying it, and thereby fails to discover defects which such an inspection could have easily revealed, he will not be able to sue the seller over these defects later on.

Encumbrances: Encumbrances are defects of a different type: rather than physical defects, they are defects of title. In Trenton, New Jersey, an encumbrance is an interest in a piece of real estate held by a third party, such as covenants or easements. An easement is a right held by someone to use the property of someone else for a specific purpose. For example, a person might have an easement on the land of another person, allowing them to cross the land to access a public road.

Can a Trenton, New Jersey Attorney Help?

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

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Life in Trenton

Trenton is New Jersey's capital. It is seen as a part of the Greater New York Area by many. It is located in Hunterdon County.

Popular attractions include Cadwalader Park, Friends Burying Ground, the New Jersey State House, War Memorial Auditorium, The Trenton City Museum, Trenton Battle Monument, New Jersey State Library, New Jersey State Museum, Old Barracks, William Trent House, and Trenton City Hall.

Trenton is home to many attorneys who practice in law offices and firms. These attorneys focus on providing excellent legal services to their clients, who comprise of both residents and local businesses.

Famous past residents include Steve Braud, Betty Bronson, Al Downing, Greg Grant, Roxanne Hart, Roy Hinson, Gary Stills, Troy Vincent, and Ira W. Wood.

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