What Is Real Estate Litigation?


Real estate litigation is the legal process of resolving disputes related to real property through the court system. It typically occurs when parties involved in a transaction—such as buyers, sellers, landlords, and developers—cannot reach an agreement through private negotiation.

Common Causes of Real Estate Litigation

  • Breach of Contract: One party fails to adhere to the terms of a purchase agreement, lease, or other real estate contract.
  • Boundary and Title Disputes: Disagreements over exact property lines, encroachments (like fences or driveways), or legal ownership and title defects.
  • Failure to Disclose: A seller fails to inform a buyer of known property defects, such as structural issues or environmental hazards.
  • Landlord-Tenant Issues: Disputes involving unpaid rent, lease violations, or wrongful evictions.
  • Zoning and Land Use: Conflicts regarding property development, local ordinance compliance, or eminent domain proceedings.
  • Construction Defects: Claims against builders or contractors for poor workmanship or code violations.
  • Partition Actions: A legal proceeding to divide property owned by multiple people who no longer wish to be co-owners.


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