For decades, the law firm of Kreamer Arney Wait & Bottaro, L.C. has handled residential and commercial real estate matters for clients throughout Kansas and Missouri. Our attorneys have represented clients in:

• Commercial and residential lending
• Commercial and residential purchases and sales
• Condemnation proceedings
• Eminent domain
• Construction and project financing
• Land use and planning
• Lease preparation, review, and negotiation
• Foreclosure proceedings
• Homeowner associations
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Real estate development
• Zoning

Representing buyers and sellers of real estate – It is important to work with attorneys who know how to get pending real estate transactions closed promptly and smoothly. We represent both buyers and sellers. We work through all stages of a real estate purchase, negotiating the purchase price and every clause in the contract. For sellers, our attorneys carefully draft a contract of sale that protects our client until the sale is complete. For buyers, we make certain that each provision in the contract which is usually prepared by the seller’s attorney is in your best interest. If not, we negotiate to protect your interests. Additionally, we get involved with:

• Title searches
• Surveys
• Insurance
• Property inspections

Real estate litigation – Real estate transactions are complex. We work hard to resolve disagreements favorably for our clients. Frequently disputed issues include:

• Contract performance
• Condemnation proceedings
• Lease negotiations
• Real estate contract disputes
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Defaults

While these disputes can lead to litigation, it is important to review other alternatives first. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who make every attempt to settle real estate matters reasonably and without court intervention. When litigation is necessary, we are ready and prepared to go to trial to fight for a favorable result. At Kreamer Arney Wait & Bottaro, L.C., our legal team has handled a wide range of real estate litigation cases throughout Kansas and Missouri.

Foreclosures – We at Kreamer Arney Wait & Bottaro, L.C. represent both lenders and property owners in foreclosure actions. We address every requirement to bring these complicated procedures to a conclusion. Lenders must fulfill specific requirements to prevail in a foreclosure action to legally take back the subject property:

• Identification and notification of all property owners
• Production and review of relevant clauses in mortgage and loan documents
• Lawfully publicizing the time and place of the foreclosure sale
• Submission of proof to the court

Foreclosure actions fail if the required steps are not properly followed. Our attorneys assure that the correct process is used. When a foreclosure action is brought against you, it is crucial for property owners to work with attorneys who are thoroughly familiar with your legal rights. Foreclosure sales that are not executed properly are not approved by the court. We may be able to help you get your home back after it has been foreclosed. Our attorneys thoroughly review the unique details of your situation. We search all legal options to prevent or reverse the foreclosure.

Landlord/tenant conflicts Disputes between landlords and tenants require skilled legal intervention. Our attorneys have years of experience in landlord/tenant law. We know how to make the law work for you when you are in a conflict such as:

• Rent arrears
• Maintenance disputes
• Lease disputes
• Evictions actions

Requests from property owners to evict a tenant are quite common and must be handled legally. The method is different depending on whether there is a written lease. Leases Property owners and renters need to protect their legal interests through a professional review of the lease before it is signed. Many issues besides rent should be addressed, such as maintenance, insurance and more. We draft or review:

• Commercial property leases
• Residential leases
• Lease negotiations