If you are looking to sell or purchase real estate with a septic system in the state of Colorado, it is important for you to know the local transfer of title requirements, so you don’t get stuck in a sh--, well let’s just say, less than ideal situation. Many Colorado counties have enacted specific regulations regarding septic system requirements for permitting, including certification before a home can be sold, making understanding title transfer even more complicated.
Read MoreFor many, purchasing a home is the largest transaction a person enters in their life. With real estate brokers, appraisers, mortgage lenders, and sellers all feeding you information during the home purchase process, you may resist adding attorneys to the mix. However, this blog explains why having an attorney quickly review your purchase contract in a Colorado home sale might save you time, money, and stress in the long run.
Read MoreA security interest lien is a good way for landlords to secure interests in their commercial property. Whether a tenant has already defaulted on a lease or you simply want assurances of your ability to collect payments in the future, a security interest lien can be used to protect you if your tenant cannot or will not pay their rent. The Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) allows landlords to protect their property interests using a lien, and certain UCC sections outline the requirements and rights of security interest liens.
Read MoreAre you a lender or a borrower facing a foreclosure action, or are you a home buyer looking to purchase a foreclosed home? Are you unsure of how the foreclosure system works in Colorado? If that’s the case, this blog will help you to navigate the foreclosure process and explain some of the key concepts of the system in Colorado.
Read MoreOne of the reasons why Colorado is an ideal place to invest in real estate is the only state in the United States that uses the “public trustee” system for foreclosures. This makes foreclosures very inexpensive and thus, an ideal place for real estate lenders. But because it is unique, it’s also confusing. This blog analyses Colorado’s public trustee system and discusses your foreclosure rights as a lender, borrower, or junior lienor.
Read MoreDo you own multiple investment properties in the Denver/Boulder area or thinking about starting to invest in real estate? If so, you may want to consider forming an LLC to limit your liability and to protect your personal assets. Since 2016, GLO has specialized in helping people along the Front Range form LLCs to invest in Colorado real estate.
Read MoreDo you have a neighbor’s tree growing into or over your property? Are you not sure what you can do to prevent damage to your property caused by an encroaching or boundary tree? If so, read this blog about Colorado tree law and what rights you may have to prevent damage caused by your neighbor’s tree.
Read MoreQuiet title actions are legal proceedings where a landowner seeks legal protection over their right to possess or use land. Quiet title actions are common when a landowner’s neighbor is using their land against their will and when a land survey reveals that a property line is different than the landowner and their neighbor previously thought.
Read MoreAre you in an extended boundary dispute with your neighbor? Worried that their encroachment might ruin your enjoyment of your property? Simply not sure who owns the disputed parcel? This blog may help quell your fears about the person trying to steal your land. It will also help guide you through the long, complex process of an adverse possession action to quiet title if you think you may be entitled to the property by either record ownership or adverse possession.
Read MoreDo you own investment property in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County? Do you plan on buying or selling your Colorado investment real estate? If so, you should know about 1031 like kind exchanges. Read this blog to learn how this one tax rule could save you thousands of dollars investing in Colorado real estate.
Read MoreAre you buying or selling your home in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere along the Front Range? If so, do you know about required disclosures and what must a seller disclose about the property they are selling? A seller can be liable for failing to disclose. This blog will briefly guide you through Colorado’s real estate disclosure laws so you can avoid future liability.
Read MoreAre you a landlord, tenant, or someone involved in real estate that has been affected by COVID-19? If so, you may be wondering how your contract is affected by the pandemic. A party to a contract can be released from performance of that contract due to unforeseeable circumstances if the contract contains a force majeure clause. If the contract does not contain a force majeure clause, you may be able to get out of your obligation through frustration of purpose or impossibility, although these are harder to reach in court.
Read MoreAre you a homeowner looking to rent your Denver house or spare bedroom on Airbnb? VRBO.com? This blog offers a short how-to guide to get your house on Airbnb or VRBO.com in Denver
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