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Contributing Authors:

Scott Y. Barnes

D. Sean Faulkner

M. Kevin Garrison

Thomas L. Harper Jr.

Joan W. Hartley

Dorothy M. Helms

Mark R. Holmes

W. Thomas Lavender Jr.

Claire T. Manning

Christopher S. McDonald

Judith L. McInnis

Edward G. Menzie

Mary Dameron Milliken

Gary W. Morris

Mark S. Sharpe

Michael W. Tighe

M. Jeffrey Vinzani

James I. Warren III

 

Contributing Editors:

Lanneau Wm. Lambert Jr.

Claire T. Manning

Lynn G. Stevens

Benton D. Williamson

 

 

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As the economy recovers, commercial real estate practitioners should be prepared with the latest research and information from experienced practitioners in their respective areas of expertise. This book, with more than 600 pages, is the only SC Bar - CLE publication that addresses the practice of commercial real estate. This one-of-a-kind resource authored by 18 of the leading practitioners in this area includes 15 exceptional chapters on: commercial real estate contracts; commercial leasing; development agreements; economic development, governmental incentives, fee in lieu and related transactions; commercial real estate lending; closing opinions; land surveys and due diligence; zoning and land use; selective tax issues for commercial real estate; understanding and avoiding environmental pitfalls; easements affecting commercial real estate; title insurance; multistate practice and ethics; mortgage modifications; and, commercial foreclosure process and alternatives.

 

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Summary of Contents:

Commercial Real Estate Contracts
Commercial Leasing [under South Carolina Law]
Development Agreements
Economic Development, Governmental Incentives, Fees in Lieu and Related Issues
South Carolina Commercial Real Estate Lending
Closing Opinions
Sample Form in this Chapter includes:
- Illustrative Language of a Real Estate Finance Opinion Letter
Land Surveys and Other Due Diligence
Sample Forms in this Chapter include:
- Due Diligence/Closing Checklist
- Surveyor's Certificate
- Lease Abstract
Zoning and Land Use
Selective Tax Issues for Commercial Real Estate
Sample Forms in this Chapter include:
Property Tax Forms
- Application for Exemption from Property Tax
- Property Tax Return
Schedule A: Manufacturing or Mining
Schedule B: Non-Contiguous Manufacturing
Schedule C: Research and Development
Schedule D: Corporate Headquarters Distribution Facility
Schedule S: Manufacturing Fee in Lieu of Tax
- Extension of Five-Year Exemption to Unrelated Purchaser
- Fee in Lieu of Property Tax Initial Report Form
- Homeowners' Association Application for Special Valuation
- Application for Property Tax Exemption for Newly Constructed and Unoccupied/Unsold Detached Single Family Homes
- Application for Multiple Lot Discount
- Application for Agricultural Use Valuation
- Application for Legal Residence Assessment

Property Tax Procedural Forms
- Appeal for Real Property Assessment
- Claim for Refund

Deed Recording Fee Forms
- Affidavit for Taxable or Exempt Transfers

Income Tax Credit Forms
- Water Resources Credit
- Credit for Gift of Land for Conservation or a Qualified Conservation Contribution of Real Property (after May 31, 2001)
- Credit for Expenses Incurred Through Brownsfield Voluntary Cleanup Program
- Credit for a Certified Historic Structure (Placed in Service After June 30, 2003)
- Credit for Textiles Rehabilitation
- Solar Energy or Small Hydropower System Credit

Understanding and Avoiding Environmental Pitfalls
Sample Forms in this Chapter include:
- State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank Act (SUPERB)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 Amendments to 42 USCA § 9607(q)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 2002 Amendments to 42 USCA § 9601(35)
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 42 USCA § 9601(40)
- Standard E 1528-06: Standard Practice for Environmental Assessment Standards and Risk Management Standards
- Standard E 1527-05 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process
- Standard E 1903-11 Standard Guide for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Process
- Standard E 2018-08 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process
- Standard E 2790-11 Standard Guide for Identifying and Complying With Continuing Obligations
- Innocent Landowners, Standards for Conducting All Appropriate Inquiries 70 Fed. Reg. 66,107 (Nov. 1, 2005) (to be codified at 40 C.F.R. pt. 312)
- All Appropriate Inquires: Definition of Environmental Professional EPA 560-F-05-241 October 2005

Easements Affecting Commercial Real Estate
Title Insurance
Multistate Practice and Ethics
Mortgage Modifications
Sample Forms in this Chapter include:
- Mortgage Modification Agreement
- Pledgor Affidavit
- Reaffirmation and Acknowledgment of Guaranty
- Endorsement
- Sample South Carolina Acknowledgment Forms/Sample South Carolina Probate Form

 

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