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Commercial Real Estate Law in North Carolina

Commercial Real Estate Law in Goldsboro, North Carolina 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 in Goldsboro, North Carolina which govern commercial real estate differ significantly from the laws governing the rental and purchase of residential real estate.

Buyers and renters of residential property enjoy some pretty significant 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 absent protections include rent control, and warranties of habitability, among others. The most basic protections, such as prohibiting sellers of real estate from lying about the property to the buyer, apply in any context, however.

Common Commercial Real Estate Law Issues in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Financing: Most small business owners in Goldsboro, North Carolina 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 liable to the buyer or renter for any damages caused by this concealment.

Duty to Inspect: While buyers of real estate have some significant 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 usually 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 common encumbrance is an easement. In Goldsboro, North Carolina, an easement is some right of some third party to make limited use of land owned by someone else. For example, 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 Goldsboro, North Carolina Attorney Help?

Because of the complexity and importance of many of the issues concerning commercial real estate, it is almost always essential to consult with a Goldsboro, North Carolina attorney before buying or selling commercial real estate.

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Life in Goldsboro

Goldsboro, North Carolina is a city of approximately 40,000 people. It is located in Wayne County, of which it is the county seat. Goldsboro is currently home to the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, which is home to thousands of personnel and a major player in the local economy, bringing in young, intelligent people from all over the country. Goldsboro, North Carolina is the site of one of the most chilling incidents of the Cold War: in 1961, and American aircraft carrying two nuclear weapons broke up in midair. It released both of its bombs, and they went through several stages of the arming process. Thankfully, neither of them detonated. One of the bombs was recovered. The other landed in a muddy swamp, and was never found. It is still assumed to be buried about 55 feet underground, and has never been found. The military bought the land to prevent anyone from trying to find the bomb. Modernly, Goldsboro is home to several parks and historical sites, which are popular destinations for visitors. If you live in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and need an attorney, chances are you'll be able to find one. Goldsboro, North Carolina is home to many competent and compassionate lawyers who can handle whatever legal problem you have.

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