December 26, 2023

How Developers Can AVOID Expensive Legal Disputes | Alexander Leon

41 minutes

Representing real estate developers and condo associations both come with unique skill sets with the multitude of issues that arise when developing large-scale projects. Joining us today is Alexander Leon, an attorney with Haber Law focusing on construction law in South Florida.

With over a decade of experience representing both developers and condo associations, Alex brings a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of real estate development in the Miami area. We're excited to learn more from Alex about his background in litigation and transactions, and the insights he has to offer property investors and builders working in this dynamic market.

Alex shares his thoughts into representing both developers and condo associations, and the particular challenges of the South Florida market. Learn about common issues like construction defect lawsuits after turnover from the developer to the association.

Alex also offers tips for buyers to research the stability of the condo association and any potential building issues. For developers and builders, Alex explains strategies like contract protections to address defects proactively. This episode provides a fascinating look at how legal issues surrounding real estate development!

Things we discussed in this episode:

Common construction defect lawsuits after a developer turns over a property to a condo association

The importance of researching the financial stability of a condo association and any potential building issues before buying a unit

Strategies developers can take like contract protections to address potential construction defects proactively

Differences in real estate law and development challenges between South Florida and other regions

Working with both developer and condo association clients

Large multi-million dollar construction remediation projects condo associations take on

Relationships and local knowledge being important in navigating the development approval process

Differences between representing developers versus advising condo boards

The role of litigation experience in transactional legal work

Get in touch with Alexander:

Website - https://www.haber.law/alexander-g-leon/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexleonconstruction/

Join Jason Muth of Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Attorney / Broker Rory Gill of NextHome Titletown and UrbanVillage Legal in Boston, Massachusetts for another episode of The Real Estate Law Podcast!

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