Managing Risks with Seller Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements
How to avoid risks of allowing a seller to remain in the property after closing.
Real Estate
Colorado Real Estate Brokers: Protect Yourself (And Your Clients) From COVID-19 Risk
Colorado Real Estate Brokers: If you decide to conduct a showing or open house, you should consider protecting yourself, your brokerage firm, and your clients from COVID-19-related risks.
Due-on-Transfer Risk in an Era When Rates Cannot Decline
Loan Due On Transfer The current conventional wisdom is that so long a lender is receiving payments, the lender will not call a loan in default just because the borrower conveyed title, without paying off the debt, in violation of “due-on-transfer” clauses in the mortgage. That conventional wisdom is based, however, on experiences born out … Continue Reading
Don’t Give Up Your Clout Too Soon
Sellers Don’t Give Up Your Clout Too Soon In tight inventory markets, sellers sometimes want to kick a buyer out of the deal because, for example, the buyer’s proof of funds or loan commitment disappoints. But once a buyer has a contract, the buyer has the upper hand. The seller will have a challenge kicking … Continue Reading
Listening Devices in Property: What Colorado Brokers Need to Know about Colorado’s Anti-Eavesdropping Statute
What Colorado Brokers Need to Know about Colorado’s Anti-Eavesdropping Statue?
What Listing Brokers Need to Know about Disclosure of a Seller’s Security Cameras and Listening Devices
Colorado has a statute that can make it illegal for a seller to listen in on conversations among buyers or buyers and their brokers touring a property. Learn how to manage the disclosure issues.
Consequences to Buyer for Applying for a Higher LTV Loan than shown in the offer.
Learn how the buyer is exposed to claims that the buyer has breached the contract if the buyer applies for a lower LTV loan that the one reflected in the §4 chart in the contract.
My tenant used meth. Meth Cleanup is Expensive. Is it Covered by Insurance?
Your tenant has used methamphetamine at your property and now you are stuck footing the bill for costly remediation and testing. Does your homeowners insurance policy cover this damage?
How can I Rejoin Severed Colorado Minerals Rights with the Surface?
Attorneys at Frascona, Joiner, Goodman & Greenstein, P.C. can assist surface owenrs with adding the minerals to the tax roll, purchasing the tax lien, and applying for and perfectingthe treasurer’s deed.
Governor Extends Eviction Relief to Tenants
Governor Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 051 (COVID-19), providing further eviction relief for tenants and mobile home owners.