Even straightforward real estate transactions can become incredibly complicated if an issue arises, and there is a lot at stake for all parties involved. If you are planning on buying or selling a property and you want to protect your financial interests, hire an attorney from the start to prevent real estate litigation down the road. However, if you find yourself faced with the problem, it’s important to understand what it is and what it handles.

Understanding Real Estate Litigation

What Kinds of Issues Can It Resolve?

Real estate litigation refers to the legal proceedings required to resolve disputes that arise during a property sales transaction. Some common ones include zoning problems and land-use restrictions, foreclosure proceedings, construction defects, insurance disputes, fraudulent representation, title issues, homeowner association disagreements, and financial roadblocks.

Real estate disputes can arise between any sets of parties involved with the property, including investors, developers, brokerage firms, landlords, homeowner associations, and individual owners.

How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Real Estate Dispute?

There is no set timeline for resolving real estate disputes because each case is different. In general, though, you can prevent potential issues and quickly resolve the ones that arise by working with an attorney from the start. A lawyer will help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls that buyers and sellers face. Should any disputes arise despite your best efforts, an attorney will already know the details of the case and will act immediately to resolve them as quickly as possible.

If you are trying to buy or sell a home or commercial property, turn to Daniel H. Craven, P.C., in Gulf Shores, AL, for quality legal representation during every stage of the transaction. With thorough preparation and alternative methods, such as mediation, he will help resolve any issues quickly and effectively. To learn more about the firm’s practice areas, including real estate litigation, visit the website. You can schedule an initial consultation to discuss your legal needs by calling (251) 968-8170 today.