Real Estate Lawyers

Representing the Rights of Buyers and Sellers throughout New Jersey

Real estate transactions can often involve hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, and in many cases, a home will be the largest purchase a person will make in his or her lifetime. These transactions are often extremely complicated and involve many different and sophisticated parties, including mortgage lenders, real estate agents, appraisers, and tenants. Furthermore, the value of real estate can be highly affected by legal restrictions as to the way that the property can be developed or used.

Due to the complexity of real estate transactions and the amount of money that can be at stake, it is critical for anyone who is a party to one to retain an experienced lawyer. At Cozzi & Cozzi, we handle all aspects of real estate law, including the following:

• Contract negotiation and review
• Determining whether the property is subject to any encumbrances, such as liens, easements, covenants, or deed restrictions
• Representation of buyers or sellers at closing
• Zoning disputes and administrative matters
• Construction disputes
• Condo conversions
• Home Owner Association Disputes
• Land use restrictions

Going into a real estate transaction without having an attorney fully review it could result in financial disaster. Imagine, for example, you wish to operate a business on a property that is zoned as mixed use, but after purchasing it, find out that you cannot operate that particular type of business on the property due to a local ordinance. By retaining an attorney, you can ensure that these types of issues will be uncovered. Additionally, your lawyer may be able to petition the local governing body for a zoning variance that may allow you to operate the business in spite of the local ordinance. In either case, the assistance of a skilled lawyer can make sure that you go into a potential transaction aware of all of the relevant facts that may affect your decision.