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Commercial Real Estate Law in Colorado

In Arvada, Colorado, "commercial real estate" is any form of land or building which is utilized for a business, as opposed to residential, purpose.

The laws governing commercial real estate in Arvada, Colorado are quite different from those applying to residential real estate.

When renting or buying residential real estate, renters and buyers have considerable legal protections which often don't apply to commercial real estate.

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

Common Commercial Real Estate Law Issues in Arvada, Colorado

Financing: Some small businesses in Arvada, Colorado find it necessary, at some point, to purchase a piece of real estate, for various reasons. Nonetheless, most owners of small to medium-sized businesses can't afford to make a real estate purchase up front, with the cash they have on hand. Simply put, very few individuals have hundreds of thousands of dollars just sitting in the bank. One solution to this is a mortgage, which is similar to most other forms of secured loans: a bank lends you money, and you put up some piece of property as collateral, so the bank has some security in the event of default. With a mortgage, however, the property being purchased with the loan also secures the loan, permitting the bank to foreclose on it in case the buyer defaults.

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 accountable for any harm this defect cause, as well as the reduced value of the property, or the cost of repair.

Buyer's Duty to Inspect: typically, buyers of commercial real estate are expected to inspect the property before buying it. A failure to do so might prevent the buyer from prevailing in a lawsuit if he is hurt by physical defects that an inspection would have revealed, and that the seller didn't know about.

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 frequent encumbrance is an easement. In Arvada, Colorado, 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 Arvada, Colorado Attorney Help?

These issues are sometimes intricate, and almost always very important. Therefore, it's necessary to seek the assistance of an Arvada, Colorado real estate attorney if you have any dealings in this area.

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Life in Arvada

Arvada, Colorado is located in Adams and Jefferson Counties. It has a population of about 108,000 and is about 7 miles from the state capital of Denver. Arvada is an ideal commuter city and is bordered by Denver on the east and the Rocky Mountains on the west. The region boasts thousands of acres of open space, parks, and trails.

Founded in 1870, Arvada has managed to maintain a welcoming and friendly small-town atmosphere. Arvada's historic downtown area is one of its main attractions and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown Arvada, Colorado offers a wide range of shops and restaurants for an unique, eclectic shopping and dining experience. Overall, Arvada is a rich mix of quiet neighborhoods and a robust business scene.

Another main feature of the city is the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. The center is one of the largest and most active cultural and multi-disciplinary art centers in the U.S. The Center features concerts, educational classes, and award-winning theater productions. It also has an elaborate banquet hall for social and corporate events. The Arvada Center draws well over 350,000 people each year, with more than half of the visitors being from out-of-town.

Lawyers in Arvada, Colorado often assist their clients at the Arvada Municipal Court. Arvada lawyers offer a variety of services to help their clients obtain an appropriate remedy. Experienced Arvada lawyers are knowledgeable of the unique laws in the state of Colorado.

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