WHO DOES POTTS LAW FIRM REPRESENT IN REAL ESTATE DISPUTES?

No matter what role you are playing in a real estate transaction, you deserve sophisticated representation. It is always wise to have seasoned lawyers on your side who can help you understand the fine print and advocate for you should conflicts develop.

Our real estate dispute attorneys routinely represent:

• Owners
• Investors
• Limited liability companies (LLCs)
• Developers
• Landlords
• Other business entities

WHAT KINDS OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE DOES POTTS LAW FIRM OFFER?

Our team is made up of talented legal professionals who understand the complexities that go into any real estate project. Whether you are negotiating a purchase or are making an investment in a condominium, you can count on us to be pragmatic and cost-sensitive when handling your transaction.

We have tremendous experience with:

• Retail centers
• Medical centers
• Deeds
• Loan applications
• Residential subdivisions
• Landlord-tenant problems
• Sale agreements
• Title disputes

COMMON TYPES OF REAL ESTATE DISPUTES

Buyers and sellers have obligations to one another as they move through a proposed real estate transaction. These responsibilities should be defined in the purchase and sale agreement and honored throughout the closing process, which will ideally go smoothly and expeditiously. Unexpected complications or malicious actions can jeopardize the transaction, create conflict, and potentially warrant litigation. Disputes can also emerge in other settings if there are disagreements over ownership of a property or between landlords and tenants.

We are prepared to assist you with a wide range of disputes, including:

• Breaches of Contract: A buyer or seller could breach the purchase and sale agreement if they fail to carry out any of the responsibilities contained in the agreement.
• Breaches of Fiduciary Duty: A breach of fiduciary duty could occur if a real estate agent acts negligently or puts their interests ahead of the person they are meant to be representing.
• Title Disputes: Though a buyer may perform title checks, purchase title insurance, and make efforts to cure any known defects, another party may appear at any point – even after the transaction has closed – and claim some ownership over a property. Conflicts could involve disputes over easements, liens, boundaries, or even outright ownership.
• Failure to Disclose a Defect: Sellers and landlords are generally required to disclose known problems, or “defects,” to prospective buyers and tenants, respectively. Disputes can emerge if defects are later discovered that a seller knew or should have reasonably known about.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Conflicts may involve nonpayment of rent, the return of security deposits, property damage, habitability issues, noise concerns, safety disclosures, repairs (including who pays for them), and breaking a lease.