Real Property

Real estate is an important investment. Are your rights adequately protected? Whether you are purchasing or selling residential or commercial property, the Cleveland-area real estate attorneys at Stephen G. Thomas & Associates Co., L.P.A. safeguard your interests. Unlike most of the country, title companies play a paramount role in real estate transactions in Northeastern Ohio. While most attorneys in Northeastern Ohio avoid real estate transactions, we are experienced in managing real estate closings, negotiating and reviewing contracts, reviewing title searches and negotiating inspection obligations. We often receive referrals from real estate agents whose clients have special problems outside the skill sets of title companies and realtors, or who feel more comfortable with the added security of having their own attorney involved in their purchase or sale of real property.

If you’re buying or selling property, let an experienced real estate attorney review the transaction.

When you have a problem or opportunity involving real estate law, our general practice skills emphasize competent representation in:

• Contract preparation and formation
• Deed and mortgage preparation
• Title searches
• Environmental and government regulatory compliance
• Government land use and zoning approvals
• Tax planning issues
• Land installment purchase contracts
• Contract disputes
• Actions for specific performance
• Quiet title actions
• Partition actions
• Title insurance claims and disputes
• Title disputes based on forged or fraudulent title instruments
• Disputes regarding the validity and priority of liens
• Mechanic's lien claims
• Contractor negligence
• Easement disputes
• Adverse possession claims
• Foreclosures and escrow negligence claims

On a larger scale, we assist in the acquisition of land and the development of plans for commercial, residential, multi-use, and industrial real estate projects. We also handle commercial leases, rental agreements and landlord-tenant disputes.

If you are interested in quality representation, rendered with a critical eye and diligent attention to detail, we invite you to CONTACT US. Let us help guide your journey to achievepeace of mind.

Serving Northeast Ohio, including Cleveland, Chagrin Falls, Chardon, Akron, Elyria, Canton, the Chagrin Valley, the counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Lake, Ashtabula, Lorain, Stark and wherever else our clients' paths may lead.