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Commercial Real Estate Law in Texas

Commercial real estate is any form of land or structure in Brownsville, Texas which is utilized for business purposes, mainly the sale of goods and/or services to the public.

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

Buyers and renters of residential property enjoy a considerable number of legal protections. Many of these protections don't apply to buyers or renters of commercial property.

For instance, 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 Brownsville, Texas

Financing: The majority of small business owners in Brownsville, Texas 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.

Duty to Disclose Defects: It is of the utmost importance that sellers and lessors of commercial real estate be up front about any defects that might be present in the property. Failing to disclose them can be bad, and actively concealing them can be much worse. In general, if a defect is significant enough that it would influence a reasonable person's decision to buy a piece of property, and the seller knows about it, the seller should disclose it. Failure to disclose can have significant results. If the buyer later discovers the defect, they can sue for the cost of repairing it, or for any reduction in the property's value caused by it. And, of course, if it causes any injuries, the buyer can sue the seller for those, as well.

Duty to Inspect: Lest you believe that the duty to disclose defects relieves any duty of diligence on the part of the buyer, the law will not reward such lapses with a major cause of action. Buyers have a duty to conduct a reasonable inspection of the property before they buy it, typicallyy with a licensed building inspector. If the buyer fails to do this, they won't be able to recover any damages for defects which they could have discovered through a reasonable inspection.

Encumbrances: Undisclosed encumbrances are defects of another sort: defects of title. An encumbrance is any interest that a third party has in the Brownsville, Texas commercial real estate. These typically take the form of easements, which are rights held by third parties to use the land for a specific purpose. Easements can have profound effects on how a new owner can use the land, so it is essential to know about them before buying.

Can a Brownsville, Texas Attorney Help?

Because of the importance and potential complexity of the issues surrounding commercial real estate, it's almost always judicious that, before engaging in any real estate deal, you pursue the counsel of a good Brownsville, Texas real estate attorney.

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Life in Brownsville

Brownsville is located in Southern Texas, along the bank of the Rio Grande River. It is Texas's sixteenth largest city with an approximate population of 75,023 people.

An important industrial hub for Brownsville is the Port of Brownsville, which connects the trading networks of Texas and Mexico. Top employers in Brownsville include school districts, county offices, Valley Regional Medical Center, and Walmart. Brownsville is also home to many small law offices and law firms with well-qualified attorneys capable of handling any legal matter. The legal industry's focus is on personalized attention and communication regarding client matters.

Brownsvilla is also filled with a number of attractions for tourists to enjoy. Attractions include Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, the Gladys Porter Zoo, Sabal Palm Audubon Center and Sanctuary, and Boca Chica State Park.

All in all, Brownsville is a wonderful place for anyone taking a trip to Texas to visit!

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