Real Estate

Lake County Real Estate Lawyer

At the Mount Dora Office of Leslie Campione, Attorney at Law, we offer legal services to buyers and sellers of property located in Lake County, including nearby areas such as Marion County, Sumter County, the Villages, Apopka and Orange County. We can provide legal counsel at any stage of your real estate transaction, including contract negotiation, contract preparation, due diligence and investigation of land use matters, title searches and examination, preparation and review of closing documents, and all closing related services. Please contact us to discuss your real estate legal concerns.

Real Estate Counsel in Lake County

Our firm assists buyers and sellers in all real estate matters, including both residential and commercial transactions. We are conveniently located within walking distance of the downtown shopping and restaurant district in historical Mount Dora. If you are relocating to Lake County, our office is equipped to assist you in getting the information that you need to make well-informed decisions, including ordering inspections, surveys, hiring consultants, and researching land use related matters that effect real property. If you are unable to attend a closing, we can accommodate you by using email, overnight mail, and wire transfers and assuring that you are represented at the closing table.

Protecting Sellers

It is critical that Sellers of real property are familiar with disclosures required by Florida law and understand the importance of addressing these matters at the time of listing their property. In addition, if title problems such as boundary overlaps or encroachments are identified early in the process, the Seller's real estate attorney will have sufficient time to resolve them without delaying a closing date or "losing" a contract. Finally, a Seller should always be represented by a real estate attorney at the closing table to address any unexpected issues that could result in a delay of the closing if not handled immediately and to assure that closing documents have been properly prepared and executed.

Protecting Buyers

When considering the purchase of real property, a Buyer should never underestimate the importance of having an experienced real estate attorney assist with the preparation or review of a proposed contract. The real estate contract will dictate such matters as the amount of the deposit, the circumstances under which the deposit may be released or refunded, the time frame for inspecting the property, the Seller's obligation to pay the cost of certain repairs, the Buyer's intended use for the property, whether the property is subject to assessments or homeowner's association dues, the process for resolving survey or title problems, the allocation of closing costs, the closing date and dispute resolution.

Prior to closing on real property, the Buyer's real estate attorney should review the boundary survey of the property, title related information including the title commitment, and all closing documents. The Buyer's real estate attorney will assure that the closing documents are executed properly and should irregularities arise at the closing table, the Buyer's real estate attorney will be there to advise the Buyer as to their rights and obligations under the contract.

Assisting with "Land Use" Related Issues

Buyers often overlook "land use" related matters when purchasing real property. Land use involves the effect of local, state, regional and federal regulations on a property owner's use and enjoyment of real property. In the context of a real estate transaction, most Buyers consider "land use" regulations to be synonomous with "zoning" regulations. However, "zoning" regulations are just one facet of "land use" regulations. For example, the zoning district may dictate the type of use that is allowed (for example, residential, multifamily, commercial) but the zoning designation alone does not assure that the property can actually be developed or used accordingly. A well-drafted real estate contract will address these types of matters by requiring the Seller to make representations and warranties as to the suitability of the property for the Buyer's intended use (including a provision that these warranties survive the closing), or in the alternative, will provide a sufficient period of time to the Buyer to investigate land use matters and obtain reports, certifications and government approvals if necessary in order to use the property as intended.

Leslie Campione has over seventeen years in the field of land use law and can prepare effective contract provisions to address such matters, and can assist Buyers with their investigation and due diligence of real property located in Lake County, Sumter County, Marion County, The Villages, and surrounding areas.

Governmental Permitting and Governmental Law

It is imperative that a Real Estate Attorney understand the effect of governmental regulation on the use of real property. Leslie Campione has served in the capacity of "city attorney" for three separate municipalities in Lake County since 1995. She currently serves as the City Attorney for the City of Umatilla in Lake County. She is a member of the Florida Bar's Environmental and Land Use Section and stays informed on proposed and newly enacted laws that impact landowners and local governments.

Real Estate Closings in Lake County

Located in Mount Dora, we represent business and individuals buying and selling real property in Lake County and the surrounding areas of The Villages, Marion County, Sumter County, Apopka and Orange County. Our offices are open Monday through Friday, nine to five. If you are visiting from out of town, Saturday appointments can be arranged. Whether you are buying or selling real property, we are equipped to handle all aspects of a real estate closing and can facilitate closings for clients outside of the State of Florida or outside of the United States using email, overnight mail, and wire transfers. Contact us today for more information.

Leslie Campione, P.A. Attorney at Law
342 East Fifth Ave
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: 352-383-9020
Fax: 352-383-4654
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At the Mount Dora, FL offices of Leslie Campione, Attorney at Law, we represent clients throughout Florida, including Tavares, Leesburg, Clermont, Eustis, Apopka, and Lake County, Florida.

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