Real Estate Law and Construction Defects

Helping Clients Buy and Sell Homes

Real estate law involves the purchase, sale and transfer of real property, that is, land and objects permanently attached to land such as residential and commercial buildings.

Having spent several years as a real estate agent, working with the general public and investors, Mr. Pyle has hands-on experience as to the pitfalls involved in buying and selling a home.

Our offices will review contracts for sale, whether for a buyer or a seller, to ensure their conformity with Pennsylvania law. We can also provide guidance as to the financing of real estate, particularly creative finance strategies for investors and first-time home buyers.

The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Pyle also handles construction law and construction defect disputes, including but not limited to mechanics’ lien matters.

If you are planning to build a new house or commercial building and the builder presents a contract for you to sign, the contract may contain one-sided language that provides strong legal protection for the builder instead of balancing the builder’s interests against the consumer’s. We can review the contract and negotiate with the builder to have important legal protections added into these forms.

If you are a builder and need assistance in drafting or negotiating a contract with a prospective buyer, we can assist.

If, after the purchase of a house or commercial building is completed, problems or defects in the house or building appear, we can represent you in negotiating with the builder or filing a claim. Please note that most legal claims in this area are subject to strict deadlines to pursue claims. We can also assist developers and builders in defending claims brought by property owners.

We can also assist with mechanics’ lien claim matters and litigation, on behalf of property owners, contractors and subcontractors.

For a FREE initial consultation, call The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Pyle today.