Ownership and Title Issues
Ownership Disputes
Determine who has a legal right to own a property or asset.
Title Defects
Determine and cure defects in property titles, such as errors, liens, or incomplete records of ownership.
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Adverse Possession
Decide who owns land when it is occupied by someone without permission for a specified time under the law.
Co-Ownership Disputes
Resolve disputes among joint tenants or tenants in common about the use or sale of a property.
Easements and Rights of Way
Rights of Way: Addresses the legal right to use someone else’s land for specific purposes, such as access to a road.
Landlord-Tenant Issues
Lease Agreements
Drafts, interprets, and enforces terms of residential and commercial leases.
Evictions
Resolves disputes related to tenant removal, ensuring landlords follow legal eviction procedures.
Security Deposits
Mediates disputes over the return or withholding of tenant security deposits.
Rent Increases
Ensures compliance with rent control laws and resolves conflicts over unauthorized rent hikes.
Property Maintenance
Defines landlord and tenant liabilities concerning property maintenance and repair.
Property Transactions
Sales and Purchase Agreements
Prepares and enforces agreements to sell real estate with conditions and disclosures.
Property Appraisal
Manages disagreements in appraising property in sales or refinance deals.
Transfer of Title of Property
Facilitates the legal and documentary requirements for transferring property titles.
Real Estate Fraud
Conducts investigations and resolves instances of false pretenses, forgery, or sale scams.
Boundary Disputes
Resolve boundary line disputes through survey or court judgment.
Zoning and Land Use
Zoning Infractions
Deal with cases where land use does not meet the provisions of local zoning.
Land Use Permits
Help in securing or disputing building and land development permits.
Property Rights and Restrictions
Restrictive Covenants
Enforces private covenants on land use. For example, homeowners association by-laws
Encroachments
Deal with structures such as fences or buildings encroaching onto another person’s property.
Nuisance Claims
Those complaints concerning interfering with property enjoyment or registration, such as noise, odors, or pollution.
Conclusion
A variety of issues fall within this scope of law- property rights must be clearly guaranteed and defended. Familiarity with these common scenarios can help owners, tenants, and buyers guide themselves through potential legal issues. Always seek a qualified property lawyer for tailored advice.