Real estate disputes refer to conflicts or disagreements that arise in relation to real estate properties or transactions. These disputes can occur between various parties involved in real estate, including buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, contractors, and neighboring property owners. Here are some common types of real estate disputes:
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Breach of contract: Disputes may arise when one party fails to fulfill the terms and conditions of a real estate contract, such as non-payment, failure to transfer property ownership, or failure to complete agreed-upon repairs or renovations.
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Property boundaries and easements: Disputes over property boundaries, encroachments, or the use of easements can arise between neighboring property owners. These disputes often require surveys, title searches, and legal interpretations of property rights.
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Landlord-tenant disputes: Conflicts may occur between landlords and tenants regarding issues such as rent increases, lease violations, maintenance responsibilities, security deposits, or eviction proceedings.
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Construction disputes: Disagreements between property owners and contractors may arise over issues such as construction defects, delays, cost overruns, or non-compliance with building codes and regulations.
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Title and ownership disputes: Disputes can occur when there are conflicting claims to property ownership, forged or fraudulent title documents, undisclosed liens or encumbrances, or disputes arising from inheritance or divorce.
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Zoning and land use disputes: Conflicts may arise when property owners or developers seek to use their land in a manner that conflicts with local zoning regulations or land use restrictions. This can include disputes over building permits, variances, or rezoning applications.
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Property management disputes: Disagreements can occur between property owners and property management companies over issues such as negligence, mismanagement, accounting discrepancies, or breach of fiduciary duties.
