Siraj & Elhusseny Law Firm and Legal Consultancy provides legal support in real estate transactions and dispositions, from examining documents and title deeds and reviewing the property's legal status, through drafting and reviewing sale, lease and usufruct contracts, to following up on registration and notarization procedures and representing clients in property disputes, according to the nature of each case. Real estate transactions require a high degree of precision in reviewing documents, ownership, prior dispositions and the obligations attached to the property. The firm therefore focuses on examining the legal position before any action is taken or any disposition is completed.

Legal Support for Real Estate Transactions Before They Close

A real estate transaction does not begin only when the contract is signed; it is preceded by an essential stage of examining the documents, verifying title deeds and reviewing the property's legal position. This includes studying the available documents, the nature of the right being disposed of, and any restrictions or obligations that may affect the transaction, and then identifying the procedures and documents the case requires before moving on to contracting or registration. Depending on the nature of the transaction, the firm's role extends to drafting and reviewing contracts, following up on notarization and registration procedures, and handling disputes that may arise over ownership, possession or real estate contracts.

Scope of Practice

01
Legal Due Diligence of Documents and Title Deeds

The firm reviews the documents relating to the property and the available title deeds, and examines the legal position before a sale, purchase or other disposition is completed. The aim is to form a clear picture of the property's legal status and the documents on which the disposition relies, and to identify any matters that need to be completed or reviewed before the required action is taken.

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Sale and Purchase Contracts

The firm drafts and reviews real estate sale and purchase contracts in line with the nature of the property, the transaction and the available documents. This includes reviewing the rights and obligations of the parties, payment and delivery terms, ownership documents and the other legal elements required by the nature of each transaction.

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Lease and Usufruct Contracts

The firm provides legal support in drafting and reviewing lease and usufruct contracts and other arrangements concerning the use or enjoyment of real property. The contractual relationship is structured according to the nature and duration of the use, the obligations of the parties, and the related terms and legal effects.

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Registration, Notarization and Recording

Our work extends to following up on registration, notarization and recording procedures, as applicable, depending on the nature of the real estate disposition and the available documents. The required procedures are determined case by case, according to the property's legal status and the type of transaction under the mandate.

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Ownership and Possession Disputes

The firm provides legal representation in disputes relating to ownership and possession and the associated rights and claims. This includes studying the documents and facts on which each party relies, assessing the legal position, and taking action and representing clients before the competent authorities, depending on the nature of the dispute.

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Disputes Arising from Real Estate Contracts

The firm's practice covers disputes relating to sale and lease contracts and other real estate dispositions and relationships. These matters are handled by studying the contract, the documents and the obligations in dispute, and determining the appropriate legal course according to the circumstances of each case.

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Legal Support for Real Estate Transactions and Projects

The firm provides legal support for real estate transactions and projects according to the nature of each mandate, including the related contractual, documentary and procedural aspects.

How We Handle Real Estate Matters

  • Document Review: Each engagement begins with examining the documents, title deeds and papers relating to the property or transaction under the mandate.
  • Assessing the Legal Position: We determine the nature of the right being disposed of, the legal status of the property, and any issues that may affect the completion or performance of the transaction.
  • Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: The specialized team drafts or reviews the contracts and documents governing the rights and obligations of the parties.
  • Following Up on Procedures: Our work extends to following up on registration, notarization or recording procedures, as the case may be.
  • Handling Disputes: When a dispute arises, we study the file, determine the appropriate legal actions and claims, and represent the client before the competent authorities.

Integration

A real estate transaction or dispute may be linked to other areas of law, such as Contracts & Agreements when structuring the disposition, Corporate and Investment Law if the property is part of a project or commercial transaction, and Litigation & Dispute Resolution when a disagreement arises over ownership, possession or performance of the contract. The relevant practice areas for each matter are therefore identified according to the nature and requirements of the transaction or dispute.