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• Massachusetts Real Estate Attorneys: The Law Offices of Laila Maalouf have represented clients in the purchase and sale of real estate, negotiation of commercial office and retail leases for landlords and tenant and construction contracts, landlord and tenant issues for both commercial and residential clients, zoning, land use and environmental issues including matters arising out of M.G.L. 21E since 1990. In addition, the firm has access to a number of lenders to provide financing for the purchase or refinancing of real estate, both residential and commercial. The firm has acted as counsel for both buyers and sellers, as well as lenders. Eminent domain/condemnation, construction, property taxes, development and redevelopment issues, and matters arising out of historic landmarks limitations. The firm's practice is concentrated in all real estate related matters.
• Attorney Profiles:
  • LAILA MAALOUF: Laila Maalouf is a lifetime resident of the Boston Metropolitan area, born in Boston, Massachusetts. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts as well as in the Federal District Court of Massachusetts and the United States Court of Appeals (1st Circuit). Attorney Maalouf graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in History and from Suffolk University Law School with Juris Doctor degree. In additional Attorney Maalouf has a Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University.
  • MAX D. PERLMAN: Attorney Perlman is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and the Federal District Court of Massachusetts. Attorney. Perlman is a graduate of Boston University with a B.A. in and from Boston University Law School with Juris Doctor degree.
  • JONES P. WING: Attorney Wing is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and the Federal District Court of Massachusetts. Attorney Wing is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a B.A. in and from Massachusetts School of Law with Juris Doctor degree.
• Real Estate FAQs: Answers to the following questions:
  • Does the sale/purchase become final when we signed the purchase and sale agreement?
    Not yet. First, the terms of the purchase and sale agreement have to be negotiated and agreed to by both the seller and the buyer.
  • Why should I spend the money for a home inspection when my mortgage company is going to inspect the property?
    According to one area broker/owner of a realty office, the chief confusion for consumers these days is that many believe an appraisal and a home inspection are the same thing.
  • What happens if we can't get a mortgage after we've signed the purchase agreement and the inspections are completed?
    The first step to homeownership should be to get pre-approved (not just pre-qualified) in writing for a mortgage.
  • Purchasing a "money pit" and intent on doing extensive remodeling: subsequent issues?
    Massachusetts has very little in the way of protections against parties who buy "fixer-uppers". We have a law that requires that there be smoke detectors installed and that a smoke detector be obtained. We also have a law that requires that there be a working septic system under our Title V law.
  • What happens at the closing?
    Massachusetts recognizes that lawyers and not closing companies or title companies are qualified to do real estate closings.
  • What is Title Insurance?
    There are two types of title insurance policies which can issue: Owners and Lenders.
• Contact Us: Address: 20 Whitney Road, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169. Telephone: (617) 689-0000. Toll-Free: (866) 689-6900. Email: attylmaalouf@comcast.net
• Directions: Map and directions to our Quincy, Massachusetts office location.