Serving Polk county

Real Estate Attorney

Real estate transactions can be complicated and you deserve a personalized service. Let our experienced team guide you from contract to closing.

Qualified Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Going into a real estate contract can come with unforeseen liabilities that may not be immediately apparent. That's why you need to hire a Winter Haven real estate lawyer to look over an agreement before you decide to sign it.

You want to make sure that all the details are set in place, and the responsibilities and obligations of everyone involved should be clearly spelled out. To discuss your matter, contact The Law Offices of Carter J. Adams today to insure your case is assessed immediately and you can have peace of mind.

Title Services

With local origins, The Law Offices of Carter J. Adams, through its underwriting subsidiary, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and its affiliation with Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC, maintains one of the fastest-growing real estate departments in the Tampa Bay area, providing title insurance and other real estate-related products and services to its clients. From your first contact with The Law Offices of Carter J. Adams representative to the closing of your transaction, our mission is to provide a fully responsive, problem-solving environment that ultimately makes your deal successful.

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant of a commercial or residential property, there are rights and responsibilities owed by both parties with regard to the lease agreement. Our office is here to assist you with landlord and tenant questions concerning breach of lease, unlawful detainer actions, implied warranty of habitability issues, security deposit deductions, and lease terminations and renewals.

The Law Offices of Carter J. Adams will fully explain your rights as a landlord or a tenant under the applicable Florida laws, and will diligently assist you in the leasing

Land Use and Title Issues

When reviewing a preliminary title report on a property you intend to purchase, you may find there are existing deeds of trust easements, encumbrances, and other restrictions recorded against the property. In other situations, title may not have been property transferred after the death of a co-owner.

Depending on the type of encumbrance, it may be advisable to have the encumbrance removed from the title before purchasing the property to avoid potential liability. Our office has experience working closely with title officers in removing such encumbrances from the title, and we can assist you in reviewing the preliminary title report for your property and clearing the title before the close of escrow. Figuring out the zoning designation of your property will be essential in determining whether your intended use is permitted, and the building regulations that apply.

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Commercial and Residential Property Purchases and Sales

Purchasing a home is a very exciting endeavor and one of the most significant financial commitments that you will make In your life. Whether you are purchasing a residential or commercial property, it is essential that you order a preliminary title report from a title officer.

If you are a buyer, our office will walk you through each step of this complicated transaction, assist in negotiating the letter of intent, explain all the terms and conditions contained in your purchase and sale agreement, and carefully review all due diligence documents. If you are selling your property, our office will assist you in the negotiations of the sale terms, prepare the purchase and sale agreement, prepare all necessary seller due diligence disclosures, and assist you throughout the escrow closing process.