Buying or selling a home in Indiana, or anywhere, can be a stressful experience. With a large financial investment on the line, it’s perfectly natural to worry. However, understanding the Indiana home sale process and knowing what to expect can help you gain peace of mind. Consulting with an experienced […]
Real Estate
The Indiana Sales Disclosure Form: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Sellers and potential buyers of residential real estate in Indiana should familiarize themselves with the requirements of the residential real estate sales disclosure, commonly referred to as the Indiana sales disclosure form. Whether you are selling your house in Indiana or purchasing a home, the residential real estate disclosure form […]
The Nuts and Bolts of Indiana Real Estate Contracts
Buying or selling real estate is a significant undertaking that usually involves a substantial financial investment. Indiana statutes and case law provide a structure for these transactions, but the information can’t be found in a single place. An Indiana real estate lawyer is the ideal partner to help buyers, sellers, […]
How an Indiana Residential Real Estate Lawyer Protects You
Some real estate transactions may seem so simple that you might think having legal counsel is unnecessary. But real estate transactions involve more than the sale price. Searching title and identifying environmental, zoning, and insurance issues are also necessary to protect your interests. It may be tempting not to hire […]
What Can an Indiana Real Estate Attorney Do for Me?
You may have attended a residential real estate closing and wondered about all the documents you had to review and sign. You may be contemplating opening a business and are overwhelmed by the 30-page commercial lease document for the shopping center slot you have picked out. You may be a […]
Indiana Real Estate Contract Law: Earnest Money in Terminated Agreements
Indiana real estate contract law is governed by various sections of the Indiana Code and relevant court decisions. In Song v. Iatorola, 76 N.E.3d 926 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017), the Court of Appeals of Indiana issued an opinion on rehearing that reaffirmed its prior opinion concerning a contractual and real […]
Landlord Duties in Indiana
The relationship between a landlord and the tenants is a balancing act between the rights and duties of the other. Generally, landlords in Indiana have several duties regarding the leased property, the rights of tenants, and compliance regulations, as well as, any other common law duties. First a landlord must […]
Duties All Homeowners Should Know Regarding Covenants
When a developer of land buys a tract of land with the intent of developing it into a subdivision, this can create expressed or implied covenants, conditions, and restrictions.[1] These kinds of restrictive covenants are typically conveyed in the general scheme of development plan for the subdivision, and may be […]