Real estate disputes between business partners or neighbors can often be resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner. If the other parties are intransigent and inflexible, you will need the advice, counsel and ultimately representation of an experienced, proven San Diego real estate Attorney.
The Watkins Firm has served the commercial and residential real estate community here in San Diego and throughout California for more than 40 years. We are often able to simply provide counsel on how to approach and resolve a real estate dispute with a neighbor. There are free resources who can help to mediate the dispute and assist with finding the right resolution, and we are happy to guide you in initial conversations and actions and ultimately introduce you to those resources if needed.
However, if the matter involves any form of boundary dispute, such as a fence issue, trees growing across property lines or a driveway or out building that crosses the lot line you will need an experienced, skilled real estate attorney from the Watkins Firm.
Pro Tip: “If you have a dispute with a neighbor, try to work it out between yourselves. See if you can work it out in a neighborly fashion, but if that doesn’t work, then go see a lawyer right away. Don’t let it devolve into name calling and things like that. Because if you see a lawyer, you’ll learn quickly whether you have a legal right or have any remedies or are in the wrong.
And once you’ve talked to us, you’ll have some options to try on your own, and you’ll know what each step might cost or how to go about resolving it. It’s a lot better than just having arguments in the street.
We represent lots of clients who buy and sell commercial real estate in San Diego and all over the country. This area of law is completely different than residential law. You need a lawyer to process the transaction because none of the contracts are exactly the same. They’re all different, they’re all negotiated. And they’re all advocated by lawyers from both sides because of the complexity of the transaction and because of the amount involved.” – Dan Watkins, Founding Partner
Real estate disputes between business partners or neighbors can become quite complex, requiring the experience and skill of seasoned San Diego real estate dispute resolution attorneys. When neighbors become involved in legal disputes, there are several strategies to help resolve the conflict. We manage all cases as if they will wind up in Court, but we help our clients to understand the costs and extended time frames associated with litigation. Negotiation is most often the most timely and cost-effective tactic to accomplish your goals and objectives.
Genuine disputes can arise about the use or development of the property, as well as distribution of income or profits and ultimately the decision to hold or divest the commercial real estate asset. Commercial real estate disputes can arise due to hidden defects, the failure to disclose known issues with commercial real estate, issues with title, or questions of zoning or property access. Conflicts can also arise about land use, brokerage matters or issues with tenants.
When a real estate business partner has a serious personal challenge, or a disagreement about how to handle a project arises a partition action may be required.
Our experienced legal team provides responsive and expert representation through each phase of the resolution of disputes, including:
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Litigation
Real estate and property disputes can involve a neighbor, partner, corporate shareholder or members in the partnership or Limited Liability Corporation or LLC that owns the underlying real estate.
Real estate disputes between business partners or neighbors here in San Diego and throughout California require extensive experience and legal skill. They also require a level head who can simply guide a conversation, write a letter, resolve a dispute or represent you in any legal venue.
If you are involved in a real estate dispute you deserve to have the advice and counsel of experienced and proven real estate lawyers that have served area for more than decades.
We invite you to review our podcast Episode 8 – Real Estate Law Overview as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
We will begin with a free, substantive consultation, help to tailor a strategy to the unique circumstances you are facing, and provide the budget points that will take you through each step necessary to accomplish your goals and objectives.
