Property Disputes (real estate litigation)

Property disputes (real estate litigation) include any form of a dispute involving real property or an interest in real property. A conflict that emerges during the acquisition of property or a dispute over ownership rights or other interests in a property are both examples of real estate litigation. Whether it’s an individual’s home or one of a major corporation’s numerous properties, real estate can often be a very valuable asset. When real estate buyers are misled about the condition of the property by sellers or contractors, real estate litigation may be necessary to obtain adequate compensation. When real estate disputes arise, you may find yourself needing a property dispute attorney to help you handle your case.
Real estate litigation can seem like a challenging ordeal, but a properly qualified lawyer can assist the property owner to obtain the appropriate compensation. Easement issues, boundary disputes, and oil, and gas royalty conflicts frequently require real estate litigation attorneys. While it may be tempting to handle your case on your own, real estate litigation is complicated and sophisticated, necessitating the assistance of knowledgeable legal counsel. Many sorts of real estate conflicts can be resolved without resorting to litigation, and qualified real estate attorneys know how to negotiate and mediate with the opposing parties. Those lawyers know that if you can reach an arrangement with the other parties involved, you won’t need to go to court.

Types of Real Estate Litigation

Condemnation and eminent domain.
Fraud / Non-Disclosure of Defects.
Resolve Title disputes.
Zoning and Land Use Disputes.

Condemnation and Eminent Domain

The government or a utility may decide to take private property for a public use. When that happens, the government or utility is required to make an offer to buy the property. Some property owners choose to accept the government’s offer and avoid the issue of whether the offer is enough money. Other property owners choose to carefully evaluate the offer. They often turn to an experienced condemnation lawyer for the help that they need. Please look at our article about eminent domain and condemnation for further information.

Fraud / Non-Disclosure of Defects

Following a sale, sometimes there are disputes about disclosures that the seller should have made but failed to do so, such as structural issues or improvements made without legal permission. Other times there are disputes about the accuracy of the disclosures that the seller did make.

Quiet Title

When there are unresolved claims of title to real property that cloud an owner’s title and may obstruct or impede a sale, litigation can be utilized to have those claims declared invalid by a judge.

Zoning and Land Use Disputes

When the government requires developers and homeowners to follow legal use limitations in order to acquire permits, or when the government wants to enforce zoning regulations against alleged unlawful uses, litigation is common.