Real estate law pertains to all issues concerning real property. This is a broad subject, particularly including the following questions :
- Rights and obligations of the lessor and the lessee under leases, particularly in common law, leases for main residence, commercial leases, offices, etc.
- Joint ownership issues.
- Easement issues.
- Problems with neighbours and party wall issues.
- Legal advice and problem solving on acquiring or selling real estate (cancellation of the sale, hidden defects, expert assessment, etc.).
- Drafting various acts (leases, offers to purchase, etc.).
- Construction law (expertise, faulty workmanship, acceptance of work, 10-year guarantee, architect’s or contractor’s liability, etc.).