Although Colorado allows non-lawyers to handle real estate closings without the presence of a lawyer, we strongly recommend that any person buying or selling real estate obtain legal counsel to assist in the drafting of contracts, deeds and loan documents. In addition, legal assistance is useful in reviewing title documents and determining such matters as access rights, water rights and the rights of others to use the property in question for such things as grazing or mineral extraction. Our lawyers have considerable experience in handling these types of matters, both for clients buying or purchasing large tracts of ranch land or commercial land and also for clients purchasing land for a residential home. We can help you avoid the possibility of having problems develop after closing that could have been handled more simply and appropriately at the time of the transaction in question. In addition, Gunnison County has developed its own method of regulating land uses. It does not have traditional zoning; instead, it has a unique Land Use Resolution which calls for a County land use change permit for nearly every proposed change in the use of land. It is very crucial for a person or company purchasing land to investigate the impact of the Gunnison County regulations on the plans for the land. We have been involved in the application of the Land Use Resolution since it was first adopted and have appeared with clients in many matters coming before the Planning Commission and the County Commissioners. We also have experience with zoning matters in the City of Gunnison, the Town of Crested Butte and other municipalities in the region. Our real estate attorneys also handle quiet title actions, road easement issues, the drafting of covenants and the formation of homeowners associations. In addition, they have extensive experience in landlord-tenant matters and foreclosures. Bratton Hill, LLC
232 West Tomichi Avenue
Suite 202
Gunnison, Colorado 81230
Telephone: (970) 641-1903
Fax: (970) 641-1943
E-Mail: dford@brattonhill.com
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