Real property disputes can emerge from a variety of sources and can involve relatively simple breach of contract issues, complex fraud matters, and just about everything in between. The most common matters involve residential and commercial contract disputes, fraud/failure to disclose, landlord/tenant matters, boundary disputes, title disputes, partition actions, foreclosure issues, and HOA/CC&R disputes. The following Mediation Solutions mediators have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to assist parties in successfully resolving these disputes:
Real estate disputes can involve valuable property, complicated agreements and relationships that may need to continue after the disagreement is resolved. Mediation allows property owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, associations and other parties to discuss their concerns with the assistance of a neutral mediator.
Unlike a court case, mediation gives the parties flexibility to consider practical solutions that may not be available through a judgment. Depending on the dispute, an agreement might address repairs, payments, access rights, property boundaries, occupancy dates, the sale of property or changes to an existing contract. The process may also reduce the cost, delay and uncertainty of prolonged real estate litigation.
The mediator does not decide ownership or impose a settlement. Instead, the mediator helps the parties evaluate the dispute, identify areas of agreement and explore possible terms. Any final resolution remains voluntary and must be accepted by the parties involved.
Real estate mediation may be used for purchase and sale disputes, failure-to-disclose claims, landlord and tenant disagreements, commercial lease disputes, boundary and easement claims, title disputes, partition actions and homeowners association conflicts.
Yes. Mediation can take place before litigation begins or while a real estate lawsuit is already underway. Earlier mediation may help the parties address the dispute before legal expenses and delays increase.
The parties may discuss repairs, payments, deposits, access rights, property boundaries, occupancy dates, lease terms, the sale of property or changes to an existing agreement. Any settlement must be accepted voluntarily by the parties.
