Customized Legal Solutions from an Experienced Real Estate Attorney
At Tanko Law, we offer exceptional real estate law services that clients can trust. We provide customized legal solutions that are tailored to each client's unique needs and strive to provide exceptional service and efficient legal representation.
Benefits of Working with a Real Estate Attorney:
- Provide legal expertise and guidance on property-related matters
- Review and negotiate contracts to protect clients' interests
- Conduct due diligence to ensure there are no legal issues associated with the property
- Represent clients in dispute resolution, including negotiations, mediation, or litigation
- Provide clients with peace of mind and help them make informed decisions throughout the process
What is Real Estate Law?
Property law is a branch of law that deals with legal issues related to real property, including raw land, improved lots, agricultural parcels, residential, and commercial holdings. This area of law encompasses a wide range of legal concerns and is governed by a combination of federal and state regulations. It can involve both transactional and litigation matters. Some of the more typical issues we address for clients include family transfers, boundary line adjustments, buy-sell agreements, deeds of trust and liens, deed transfers, well agreements, easements, and road maintenance agreements.
Real Estate Law in Montana
In Montana, the foundation of property law is established through the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). This comprehensive set of statutes encompasses a wide range of topics relevant to real estate, including property transactions, land use, property rights, landlord-tenant relationships, and various other aspects of real property law.
Shaping Montana's Real Estate Legal Framework
In parallel with the MCA, the development of property law in Montana is significantly influenced by case law. Montana's judicial system has generated a body of legal precedents and interpretations through court decisions over the years. These judicial rulings provide guidance and clarification on the application of the statutes outlined in the Montana Code Annotated.
Together, the Montana Code Annotated and the body of case law work in tandem to shape the legal landscape in the state. Property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and other parties involved in transactions and disputes rely on these sources to understand their rights, obligations, and legal remedies within Montana’s property law framework.
Practice Areas
Our team of skilled lawyers are experienced in a variety of real estate practice areas. Explore them below:
Residential Real Estate Transactions
These involve legal matters related to buying, selling, or leasing homes, condominiums, and vacation rentals. Typical matters include buy-sell agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, lease agreements, boundary line adjustments, easements, well agreements, and road maintenance agreements.
Commercial Property Transactions
These cover legal aspects of buying, selling, or leasing commercial spaces such as office buildings, retail units, and industrial facilities. Common elements include buy-sell agreements, financing documents, title investigations, lease assignments, lease agreements, and related concerns.
Development, Land Use, and Zoning
Development projects often involve land use regulations, zoning compliance, environmental considerations, construction, and financing. We collaborate closely with our clients and frequently engage other professionals to support specific planning and development goals.
Leasing and Property Management
This area involves legal work tied to leasing and overseeing both residential and commercial properties, including lease agreements, property management contracts, and resolving landlord-tenant issues.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in disputes involving property, including breach of contract, title claims, boundary conflicts, foreclosure actions, and landlord-tenant disagreements.
Taxation
We assist with legal matters concerning the taxation of property-related transactions, such as property taxes, income taxes, and capital gains. These matters are typically handled in coordination with your accountant or CPA.
Choose Tanko Law for Trusted Legal Services
At Tanko Law, we offer customized legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs, with a strong commitment to outstanding service. With a proven track record in transactional and litigation matters, Tanko Law is recognized as a leading legal provider throughout the Flathead Valley and beyond.
Call us today to learn more about how we can help you.