REAL ESTATE LAW

Practical counsel for your property.

Legal guidance for property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors in Northeast Ohio. From an initial agreement to a dispute that needs attention, Allan helps you evaluate the legal issues alongside the economics of the property.

We regularly appear in Municipal Court in Cleveland, Akron, Garfield Heights, Bedford, East Cleveland, Mayfield Heights, Stow, Portage Municipal Court, and Mentor. I additionally am active in Cuyahoga County, Summit County, and Portage County Court Common Pleas.

Transactions, leases, and property disputes

Buying and selling

Purchase agreements, for-sale-by-owner transactions, financing documents, and contract review for residential and commercial property.

Landlord representation and evictions

Lease review, notices, eviction proceedings, and claims for unpaid rent. Contact the firm early with the property address, lease, payment history, any notices already served, and upcoming court dates. Additionally, we are versed in rent escrow and housing code violation cases.

Commercial and residential leasing

Lease drafting, review, negotiation, amendments, renewals, and enforcement.

Property disputes

Advice and representation when disagreements arise over contracts, possession, boundaries, easements, or other property interests.

Conveying Properties

We can assist setting up real estate investing entities and deeding properties to these newly formed companies.