The peculiarity of the Land Register system in Lebanon, mainly based on Swiss and Australian legislations, renders real estate transactions very delicate and requires therefore highly skilled legal assistance.

SOUAIBY RASSI’s expertise in all aspects of real estate law helps clients understand the risks associated with purchasing, selling, and developing real estate property.

We assist our clients in:

• Commercial Transactions
• Secured Loans
• Property Development
• Title and Zoning Opinions
• Acquisition, construction, leasing and management of projects
• Lease negotiations between landlords and tenants
• Negotiating construction contracts and resolving disputes between developers and contractors
• Representation before government entities in connection with land use planning and other exercises of governmental powers over real estate

On behalf of buyers and sellers, we assist with the listing, negotiation, and contracting of real estate transactions. We routinely handle closings and the recording of documents. Many of our clients are landlords, who own a variety of property from single unit residential buildings, to hundreds of residential units, to commercial property.

We regularly counsel on such matters as leases and lease negotiations, landlord and tenant law, and handle evictions when necessary. We also assist with the many necessary documents involved in developing condominiums, representation of unit owners or condominium associations.

SOUAIBY RASSI litigation attorneys intervene in diverse real estate disputes, including:

• Breach of Contract
• Collection
• Recovery of Collateral
• Contract and Lease Enforcement Cases
• Landlord and Tenant Eviction Proceedings