Zoning
Commercial and Residential Development
Landlord/Tenant Relations
Construction

Our diverse clientele includes commercial and residential developers, organizations, banks, insurance companies, individuals, contractors, builders, and architects. No matter the size or spectrum, we make every effort to meet a client’s legal and practical needs in the real estate arena. We help negotiate and draft all the necessary agreements, transactions, and instruments, as well as provide advice on specific legal issues.

Zoning
The impact of local zoning ordinances on business and personal property can be confusing. At Van Valer, we help clients understand the nuances and impact of local zoning ordinances on their business and personal property. We also work regularly with the local government to help clients resolve zoning issues and land-use matters.

Commercial and Residential Development
Acquiring and developing land for commercial or residential use is a complex process that can be daunting to the uninitiated. The attorneys at Van Valer Law Firm have extensive experience drafting and negotiating the documents that are necessary for the development and financing of office complexes, shopping centers, and other industrial properties. We also regularly work with clients on residential projects and communities.

Our clients succeed because of our comprehensive understanding of the legal issues that pertain to commercial and residential development and our commitment to the industry. We regularly attend builder’s association meetings in Central Indiana and the Midwest. Our attorneys are routinely called on to present on the legal issues that are inherent in a building project. To make this complex area of real estate law easier to navigate, our attorneys also conceive and promote legislation to clarify laws and reduce litigation.

Landlord/Tenant Relations
The legal relationship between a landlord and tenant is a contract, governed by contract and property law. As with any contractual relationship, avoiding misinterpretation is paramount. At Van Valer we help both commercial and residential lessors and lessees avoid rental mistakes. Our knowledgeable Real Estate attorneys can assist you in negotiations and drafting contracts, as well as in interpretation and enforcement of contracts. Of course, there are some obligations that go beyond those that are stated in a lease. When there is a dispute in this area, we work for a resolution that is in the best interest of both parties.

One of the trickiest aspects to renting a property is managing the relationship between the landlord and tenant. Our focus is always on negotiating clear and specific transactions and treating both parties with a respect and consideration that will preserve the landlord/tenant relationship.

In addition, we offer advice and assistance with issues such as tenant obligations and safety, security deposits, right of entry, rental payments, handling complaints, discrimination, and problems that may fall under the Equal Housing Opportunity Act.

Construction
The Real Estate attorneys at Van Valer Law Firm provide a full range of construction services to commercial and residential owners, contractors, suppliers, and architects. We help clients avoid or resolve problems that are inherent in all types of construction projects by negotiating contracts effectively to preserve our client’s rights. We also defend those rights through litigation and arbitration proceedings.