Hafeli Staran & Christ, P.C.

Our attorneys are skilled and experienced in handling and negotiating real estate issues and transactions on behalf of sellers, buyers, government agencies, developers, shopping centers, title insurance companies, lenders, contractors, landlords and tenant.  Our real estate and construction practice attorneys offer a range of services including:

• Purchases and Sales. We advise sellers and buyers about issues relating to the purchase or sale of real estate, including purchase agreements, options, land contracts, due diligence, title examination, zoning, environmental regulation and closings.
• Zoning and Land Use. We regularly advise clients in zoning, land use and environmental regulation matters. See our Zoning and Land Use practice group.
• Leasing. We represent and advise landlords and tenants in all types of lease transactions and issues including retail, office, industrial and ground leases and related issues and disputes.
• Construction. We are experienced in the construction process, including the negotiation and drafting of design and construction contracts, bid issues, construction liens, bond claims, and related disputes and litigation.
• Eminent domain. We represent governmental agencies and land owners in connection with condemnation proceedings and issues
• Property taxes. We regular advise our public and private sector clients on property tax, assessment and "uncapping" issues. See our Property Taxation practice group.
• Restrictive covenants. We represent lot owners and homeowner associations in connection with application and enforcement of restrictive covenants and deed restrictions and related disputes and litigation.
• Title Insurance. We represent title insurance companies in all kinds of disputes including priority of title litigation, removal of clouds on title, construction lien disputes, coverage disputes and many other types of title insurance claims.
• Foreclosure and Receivership. We regularly assist lenders in handling mortgage foreclosures both by advertisement and judicially.  We also assist our clients in obtaining the appointment of a receiver when necessary.

For more information, please contact one of our attorneys at (248) 731-3080.