Posts tagged commercial real estate
Statement of Authority: Holding and Conveying Real Property in Colorado

A Statement of Authority vests an individual with unambiguous authority to hold and convey real property on behalf of an entity. Under Colorado law, an entity includes any corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, limited liability company, partnership, association, or other legal entity. Entities are allowed to hold and convey real property in the entity name in Colorado which is helpful for business versatility and estate planning.

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Seeking to Minimize Environmental Liability in Real Estate Investment? CERCLA Liability and Defenses

Potential releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances can subject a landowner to significant environmental liability, so it is crucial to identify potential hazards before investing in commercial real estate. Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), there is broad discretion as to who can be a responsible party of environmental hazards. Fortunately for real estate investors, the Environmental Protection Agency has identified steps that can be taken to minimize environmental liability.

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Looking to Secure Your Right to Develop?

A vested property right guarantees a developer’s right to follow through with their plan even if future zoning rules would prohibit that type of development. The ability to obtain vested property rights is a matter of public policy. Vested property rights provide stability and follow-through to developers while stimulating economic growth and encouraging the public and private sectors to cooperate in land use planning.

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Defeasance — How You Can Sell Your Commercial Property When Prepaying Your Commercial Real Estate Loan Is Not Allowed

Do you want to sell or re-finance your Colorado commercial real estate property, but can’t prepay on your property’s current loan? This blog will help you understand the defeasance process to get out of your loan. Since 2014, GLO has been the leading law firm in helping Denver property owners optimize their options and navigate the loan prepayment process.

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