Real Estate Disputes

Having third-party claims on your property can be concerning. First, there is a real possibility of losing the property to the claimants. In addition, it may be hard to transact with the property due to clouds on the title. A potential buyer will likely shy away after...

At first, it didn't seem like a big deal. Your neighbor was doing some yard work, and a few boards ended up on your side of the property line. Before long, there are more items on your property, and you're worried that soon your neighbor's belongings will be taking...

You’ve just settled into your new property and are looking forward to building a future with your family. The location checked all the right boxes when you first came to see it, so you pursued a deal as quickly as possible. There were no warning signs or red flags as...

The vast majority of people who own real estate in Georgia either purchased or inherited that property. However, there are occasionally people who lay claim to real estate owned by someone else and convince the courts that they should become the official owner. The...

The free-wheeling days of the early 2000’s -- when just about anybody could get a mortgage loan, whether they could afford it or not -- came to a crashing halt when the market collapsed. Since then, a lot of people think that so-called predatory lenders have shaped up...

Property ownership comes with both rights and responsibilities -- both of which can be hemmed in by zoning regulations. Understanding how zoning works can help you make better choices when you’re investigating the next piece of real estate you want to buy whether you...

Real estate is an investment -- but you can’t (or shouldn’t) invest in a piece of property unless you have a clear title. When there’s an issue that casts doubt on a property’s ownership, a quiet title action can help. What’s a quiet title action? Quiet title actions...

Homeowners in the Lawrenceville area who are on good terms might not care if their neighbor’s shed or garden slightly overlaps onto their property. It may seem like no big deal to them. However, these minor encroachments can cause major headaches down the road,...

A good fence can serve a variety of different purposes. It can add a sense of completion to a yard, contributing to a house’s curb appeal. A fence could make a yard safer for pets or children by keeping them out of traffic or just close to the house. Fences can even...

Conflicts over property lines between neighboring homeowners are common and often emotionally intense. For real estate attorneys, helping such clients find their way out of “crisis mode” is often the first step toward finding a positive resolution. Boundary disputes...