Leasing
KKC’s attorneys counsel and represent individuals and businesses, as landlord and as tenant, in the preparation of both residential and commercial leases. Commercial leases, in particular, require attention to many different issues, including: rent adjustments; responsibility for maintenance, repairs, taxes, and insurance; the need for a right of first refusal or option to renew or purchase; subletting permission; allocation of risk of loss in the event of damage or destruction to the property, etc. Oftentimes commercial leases involve extensive negotiations, and we are available to guide and assist our clients through this process.
Commercial Loan Closing Transactions and Commercial Sales and Purchases
KKC’s attorneys counsel and represent numerous banks and private lenders in structuring and closing their commercial loan transactions as well as Buyers and Sellers of commercial properties. The issues presented might include the choice of business entities (individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership), the terms and conditions of the loan (who is liable, what security will be given, how and when repayment will be made), as well as a legal analysis of the zoning, title, and marketability issues related to the real property involved.
Residential and Commercial Land Development
Working with our land use attorneys, we counsel and assist clients in the development of all types of residential and commercial development. This aspect of our work includes researching the legal titles to properties, working with our clients to purchase and assemble the parcels and easements required to comprise the proposed new use, drafting the documents necessary to create, phase, and finance such new entities (common interest communities, shopping centers, or industrial facilities) and finally, creating the leases and deeds that transfer the product to its new owners and end users.