Real estate transactions in Minnesota involve detailed contracts, strict timelines, and many moving parts. Kenneth M. Wasche, Attorney and Counselor at Law, helps buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in Blaine, Anoka County, and the Twin Cities understand their rights and complete transactions with confidence.
Whether you are reviewing a purchase agreement, negotiating a commercial lease, dealing with an eviction, or planning a new development, clear legal guidance can help you avoid surprises and protect your investment.
Real estate matters we handle
We assist with many types of residential and commercial real estate issues, including:
- Eviction and landlord tenant issues: Minnesota law requires landlords to follow specific court procedures to remove a tenant for nonpayment of rent or lease violations. Self help actions such as changing locks or physically removing a tenant can create serious legal problems. We help landlords and tenants understand their rights, prepare notices, and navigate eviction actions. For additional background, see our landlord tenant law resource.
- Purchase agreements: A purchase agreement sets the price, financing terms, contingencies, title requirements, and closing timeline for a real estate sale. We review and draft purchase agreements, explain what each provision means, and help you negotiate terms that match your goals. Our work includes residential homes, investment properties, and commercial real estate. You can also review our article on buying or selling a house.
- Commercial leasing: Commercial leases often involve complex terms about repairs, taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, renewal options, personal guarantees, and use of the space. We negotiate and review office, retail, and industrial leases so your obligations are clear before you sign.
- Sales and acquisitions: Buying or selling real estate often requires careful review of title work, closing documents, contingencies, and financing conditions. We assist with traditional sales, foreclosures, contracts for deed, and more complex transactions. Our role is to identify risk, suggest practical changes, and help the deal move forward smoothly.
- Land use and development issues: Real estate projects often involve zoning ordinances, variances, development agreements, easements, environmental studies, and claims related to prior owners or insurers. We help you understand local requirements and prepare or review documents tied to development and construction.
- Leases for residential and small commercial properties: Even straightforward leases benefit from clear terms on rent, deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and move out conditions. We prepare and review leases for landlords and tenants so expectations are on paper and easier to enforce.
Real estate disputes and related matters
Disputes can arise over boundary lines, undisclosed defects, earnest money, performance of a purchase agreement, or responsibilities under a lease. We evaluate your contract, relevant communications, and Minnesota law to recommend next steps, whether that is negotiation, mediation, or litigation. For more on dispute resolution, you may find our article on alternative dispute resolution methods helpful.
Real estate issues can also overlap with family law. Questions about the marital home, investment property, or real estate held in a business entity are common in divorce. When needed, we coordinate real estate advice with our divorce work to help you understand how property may be divided.
Talk with a local real estate attorney
Each property and transaction is different. A short consultation can help you understand your options, review key documents, and decide how to move forward. We work with clients in Blaine, Anoka County, and throughout the Twin Cities. To get started, request a consultation through our contact page.
Real Estate FAQs
Real estate questions come up fast when you’re buying, selling, leasing, or handling a dispute. Review common Minnesota questions below. If you do not see yours, send us a message and we will help.