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Commercial landlords and tenants in Nashville typically have different priorities. Landlords are interested in making sure that they receive the agreed-upon rent on time and that their property remains in good condition. Tenants are focused on having a space that...
Property law is notoriously complex, and some of the most complex legal issues in real estate involve easements. Tennessee law defines an easement as a property interest that gives someone a right to use property owned by someone else for a specific purpose. For...
Real estate purchases are big transactions for both the buyers and sellers of the homes. There are many aspects of home purchases that people on both sides of the sale need to consider before agreeing to the terms. There are usually tours of the home, negotiations and...
Many land-use disputes wind up in court after the municipal government agency with jurisdiction over the property in question issues a ruling with which the property owner or another party disagrees. A classic example of this phenomenon was presented to district judge...
Even with a well-written lease, landlords may have to confront situations where tenants try to evade their legal obligations. In the event of a recession, there will be a greater risk of this happening. Leases and termination The terms of a commercial real estate...
When speaking about commercial real estate, almost invariably, the topic of abatement comes up at some point. Essentially, a tax abatement refers to the reduction of your commercial real estate taxes or some exemption granted to the individual business owner or the...
Tennessee is a staunch property rights state, and so it likely comes as a shock to our readers that the government can take our property for the public good through a process called eminent domain. The state need only provide us just compensation. Eminent domain The...
Most developers and general contractors in Nashville are aware of the existence and effects of the city’s zoning ordinance. The city promulgates a map dividing the city into zoning district, and the zoning code is a city ordinance that prescribes the types of land use...
Tennessee residents may purchase commercial property with the idea of starting or expanding their business. However, property owners are not free to build freely on their new properties. State and local zoning laws limit the use of the property and put restrictions on...
Purchasing a piece of commercial real estate can be an exciting venture. You may be starting a business or moving your current business to a new location. If it is a piece of commercial land, you may have plans to develop or subdivide the land. Prior to the purchase,...
