It’s important for individuals, corporations and partnerships to seek sound legal guidance before entering into a real estate transaction. There are complex laws involved with real estate, and the time spent in the beginning to ensure all of the essential components are correct will prevent complications and problems from arising in the future.
The real estate practice of Meyers, Flowers, Bruno, McPhedran & Herrmann is well-versed in virtually all aspects of real estate law. As such, we routinely help our clients with their real estate needs – including purchasing, selling and leasing commercial and residential properties. As some of the top real estate lawyers Peru and the state of Illinois have to offer, we are able to resolve among the most complex real estate transaction issues, ensuring your property, rights and interests are protected.
We are proud to offer the following real estate law services for clients in Peru and throughout the state of Illinois:
- Counsel and representation for home buyers and sellers.
- Guidance for executing a short sale.
- Guidance for commercial transactions, including commercial lease negotiations.
- Evictions and landlord representation.
Purchases and sales
At Meyers, Flowers, Bruno, McPhedran & Herrmann, our experienced legal team will make sure you are fully apprised of the complex laws relating to buying and selling real estate properties in Illinois, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction for all parties involved.
When purchasing real estate, there are a number of important matters that require an experienced attorney’s attention, including the property title, property liens and taxes. As your real estate lawyers in Peru, Il, we will make sure all of these documents and processes are correct and timely, to avoid future problems and speed time to final closing. In addition, our expert legal team is well-versed in all matters of real estate law, and can provide you with sound advice on all of your real estate transactions, whether you are purchasing commercial properties, residential properties, foreclosed properties, investment properties or vacant land.
As selling residential or commercial real estate is a major financial transaction in its own right, it too requires legal protection every step of the way. At Meyers, Flowers, Bruno, McPhedran & Herrmann, we represent clients from the very beginning of the selling process, ensuring all of the necessary documentation is properly filed, anticipating any problems, taking the appropriate actions and making sure the transaction successfully closes to the satisfaction of all parties involved. We can also answer any questions you have about the process of selling real estate in the state of Illinois, as well as offer guidance on short sales and avoiding foreclosure.
Leasing
When leasing commercial or residential properties, it’s always a wise idea to bring in experienced legal counsel to ensure you’re taking the appropriate steps to protect your property and rights. This is important because even a small mistake on your end can put the power in your tenant’s hands, and end up costing you a substantial amount of time and money in the long run.
At Meyers, Flowers, Bruno, McPhedran & Herrmann, we specialize in landlord rights and can help you lawfully prevent and resolve any problems that may arise between you and a tenant. For example, if you’re dealing with nonpayment of rent and problem tenants, we can guide you through the process of re-establishing your property rights. As the eviction process can be timely and pricey, we will first carefully analyze your situation and identify alternative, more cost-effective solutions to take back your property, such as negotiating a mutual release agreement. If alternative solutions prove ineffective, we will complete all of the necessary steps for a lawful eviction while protecting your best interests as a landlord. These steps include:
- Notice. The first step of the eviction process is to serve the tenant with proper written notice of your intent to terminate the lease agreement, as well as your reasons for the termination.
- Lawsuit. If the tenant fails to correct the violation, the next step is to file a lawsuit and have the sheriff give notice to the tenants.
- Court hearing. At the court hearing, we will prove to a judge or jury on your behalf that you have used the correct notice, the lease has been properly terminated and you have a right to possession of the property.
- Order for possession. If the judge rules in our favor, you will get a written order for possession from the court. This will include a judgment for past due rent, court costs and other fees. It will also give the tenant time to move before the actual eviction.
- Eviction. The actual eviction occurs when you place the order for possession with the sheriff. At that point, the sheriff will go the property and forcibly remove the tenant.
Contact us today
If you need legal counsel for the purchase and/or sale of real estate, or for issues relating to leasing commercial or residential properties, please contact one of the best Peru real estate lawyers available at Meyers, Flowers, Bruno, McPhedran & Herrmann to receive answers to your questions and a free and confidential case evaluation.