Helping You Meet Challenges And Seize Opportunities

Mark M. Thayer Esq.

 

Partner

Location:

Newport, Rhode Island

Phone:
401-849-3040
866-378-5836

Fax: 401-849-4330

Email Me

As the Real Estate Department chair, I have been representing buyers and sellers of real estate for over 35 years. My practice is focused on residential and commercial real estate and representing condominium associations and landlord/tenant law. I have given numerous lectures on real estate, condominium, timeshare and landlord/tenant law. I regularly advise clients on the complex issues involved in buying, selling, leasing and financing real estate. I particularly enjoy working with first time home buyers. I begin with a review of the purchase and sales agreement and explain in great detail their rights and obligations. I guide them through the home inspection and any associated repairs issues. At the closing I review through the closing and loan documents. We pride ourselves in that our clients’ transactions are handled quickly, efficiently and with no surprises.

Areas of Practice

  • Residential and Commercial Real Estate
  • 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
  • Condominium
  • Timeshare and Homeowner Associations

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island
  • U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island

Education

  • Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont
    • J.D. – 1984
  • University of Rhode Island
    • B.A. – 1980

Published Works

  • Understanding Real Estate Forms, Newport County Board of Realtors
  • Commercial Evictions in Rhode Island, National Business Institute
  • Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Law, Rhode Island Bar Association
  • “Should Time Be of the Essence In Your Real Estate Contract”, Newport Daily News
  • “Inspect Before Your Inspections”, Newport Daily News
  • “Radon Testing”, Newport Daily News
  • “Minimizing Your Risk When Purchasing at a Foreclosure Sale”, Newport Daily News
  • “Protect Your Equity by Declaring a Homestead on Your Residence”, Newport Daily News
  • “Getting to Closing”, Mandatory Continuing Legal Education

Classes/Seminars

  • Understanding Real Estate Forms, Newport County Board of Realtors
  • Short Sales and Foreclosures, Newport County Board of Realtors
  • The Law of Condominium Conversions, Newport County Board of Realtors
  • The Law of Commercial Evictions in Rhode Island, National Business Institute
  • The Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Act, Rhode Island Bar Association

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Corporator for BankNewport
  • Newport County Board of Realtors, Legal Counsel
  • Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Risk Management Committee, Past Member
  • Rhode Island Bar Association, Title Standards & Practices Committee, Member
  • Portsmouth Westside Development Advisory Committee, Member
  • Portsmouth Town Charter Review Committee, Member
  • Rhode Island Association of Realtors, Affiliate Member
  • Newport County Board of Realtors, Affiliate Member
  • Newport County Board of Realtors Affiliates Committee, Past Member
  • Portsmouth Recreation Review Committee, Past Member
  • Portsmouth Open Space Committee, Past Chairman
  • Portsmouth Action for Youth Board of Directors, Past Chairman
  • Portsmouth School Committee, Past Member
  • Portsmouth Pirates Soccer Club, Past President and Coach