Lafayette Real Estate Lawyers
Real Estate Law in Indiana
In Lafayette, real estate law can affect just about anything involving the use, purchase, or sale of land and fixtures to land, such as buildings.
Real estate law in Lafayette can be fairly complicated, especially when it comes to things like mortgages and the resolution of disputes over construction defects.
Accordingly, it's a good idea to learn some of the basics of Lafayette's real estate laws.
Some understanding of the appropriate law can give you an advantage in almost any situation. In the real estate situation, it can help you spot illegal terms in lease agreements, give you some idea of what your rights are in a dispute, among other things. If nothing else, knowledge of the law can help you spot people who are willing to break it, so you can avoid dealing with them.
Common Real Estate Law Issues in Lafayette
Financing: Not too many people or small businesses in Lafayette 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 control what types of structures can be built on given parcels of land. Typically, cities and towns are zoned in order to ensure that neighborhoods are clearly divided into residential, commercial, and industrial categories, to ensure that everyone who uses the land can make the best possible use of it, for their particular purpose
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 normal inspection, must be disclosed to the buyer.
Implied Warranties: In Lafayette, every residential rental agreement carries with it a warranty of habitability, in which the landlord implicitly promises that the unit is fit for human habitation. This applies whether or not such a warranty is stated in the lease agreement, and it still applies even if the landlord tries to disclaim any such warranty. There are many conditions that might make a unit uninhabitable. A few examples are a lack of electricity, no running water, or no heating.
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These issues, along with many others, can sometimes be fairly convoluted. Therefore, you should never hesitate to consult with a Lafayette real estate attorney if you have any questions.
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Life in Lafayette
Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The population of Lafayette is around 67,150. Lafayette is located across the Wabash River.Lafayette is known because it is home to Purdue University. Alongside Purdue, top employers include Alcoa, Caterpillar, Wabash International, Subaru, Evonik, Tate & Lyle, TRW, Landis+Gyr, and Rea Magnet Wire. To support all these companies, Lafayette is home to many attorneys who provide excellent legal services. Additionally, Lafayette residents can travel to nearby Chicago for complex legal matters. Chicago, after all, is home to some of the largest and most well-known firms in the nation.
Three of the most popular attractions include Jerry E. Clegg Botanic Garden, Horticulture Gardens, and Purdue University.
Some famous residents include Karen Black, Jeremy Camp, Shannon Hoon, John Korty, and Izzy Stradlin.
