Land Use and Zoning

Diverse & sophisticated real estate law practice

We assist business clients who operate extensively in the real estate industry, companies faced with real estate issues arising from their normal business operations, and individual clients with general real estate needs.

At Henson Efron, our real estate attorneys boast a diverse and sophisticated real estate law practice. We assist business clients who operate extensively in the real estate industry, companies faced with real estate issues arising from their normal business operations, and individual clients with general real estate needs.

Our real estate clients include developers, contractors, landlords, tenants, purchasers and sellers of real property, and borrowers, lenders and investors in real estate financing transactions.

Acquisitions and Sales
Development and Construction
Easements and License Agreements
Land Use and Zoning
Leasing
Real Estate Finance

Land Use and Zoning

Every construction or development project proceeds under the specter of local land use regulations—some of which can be unnecessarily devastating to the livelihood of a new residential or commercial development project, as well as remodeling and/or expansion projects. Current Minnesota law eases previously harsh restrictions against variances, enhancing opportunities for builders and owners to achieve improved project outcomes.

Attorneys from Henson Efron’s real estate practice work with clients and the local municipalities to pursue reasonable solutions to existing development challenges. Where appropriate and desired, we represent clients in a contested hearing before local planning commissions and city councils in an effort to secure a favorable contested outcome.