Considerations for Buying and Selling Real Estate When Tenants are Involved

Buying Selling Real Estate by Elizabeth Klesmith, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP

Considerations for Buying and Selling Real Estate When Tenants are Involved – The Importance of the Tenant Estoppel Certificate. Real estate transactions are strange and often lead to unforeseen complications. Real estate transactions become further complicated when they involve tenant-occupied properties, be it commercial spaces, apartment complexes, or single-family homes. The purchase of a rental […]

Real ID Act

Real ID Act by Elizabeth A. Klesmith, Litigator, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP

Go to your wallet and pull out our Indiana driver’s license. Does it have a star in the upper right-hand corner? If not, then it may be time to take a trip to the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) to get a “Real ID.” The Real ID Act passed in Indiana in 2010 but has […]

Does Your Business have a Litigation Hold Policy?

Does Your Business Have a Litigation Hold Policy by Elizabeth A. Klesmith, THK Law, LLP

Most businesses and individuals who have been involved in civil litigation are familiar with the discovery process – when the parties of a lawsuit exchange information and documents that are relevant to the issues of the case. Anyone who has been involved in a lawsuit in Indiana knows that they have a duty under the […]

Title Insurance – What It Is and Why You Need It

Title Insurance: What it is and Why You Need It by Elizabeth A. Klesmith, Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP

What is title insurance and why should I bother? This is a question I often hear when guiding a client through the initial stages of a real estate transaction. In a simple transaction – family to family, small purchase price, etc. – it may seem like title insurance isn’t necessary. No matter how small the […]