Real Estate
The San Mateo real estate lawyers Fox, Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu LLP provides sound professional advice and skilled legal services on behalf of buyers and sellers and other parties to real estate transactions and real estate litigation disputes.
A real estate transaction represents a major investment of time, money, and effort to see a deal through to its conclusion. Whether buying, selling, investing, or developing, real estate deals often present substantial risk, with a variety of circumstances that can occur at any time to derail the process. Our firm represents buyers and sellers of real property, as well as realtors, architects, contractors and others, to make sure their interests are promoted and their legal rights protected.
Real Estate Transactions
We assist our clients in negotiating, drafting, or reviewing contracts for the purchase or sale of real property or commercial lease agreements. Our goal in every transaction is to make sure our clients' rights are fully protected and their objectives are met. A well-drafted document can prevent problems before they start, and if a dispute does arise, we want to ensure that our clients are not disadvantaged in any way by a poorly-worded document that contains vague and ambiguous language or waives important legal rights.
Real Estate Litigation
When disputes do arise, legal intervention may be necessary to resolve them. Whether a resolution can be brought about by a negotiated settlement or mediation, or if a full trial to judgment is required, we are there every step of the way, protecting our clients' interests and advocating vigorously on their behalf.
Our California estate litigation attorneys represent clients in a variety of real estate disputes, including:
- Breach of contract
- Disputes over the sale of real property
- Injury claims
- Toxic torts
- Landlord/tenant disputes
- Construction disputes
- Construction defect litigation
Common Subjects for Real Estate Litigation
Real estate disputes can arise in a variety of areas. A common subject of litigation is the failure to disclose defects prior to sale. Disputes commonly arise when a seller intentionally or unintentionally fails to inform a buyer about defects in the property that is changing hands. For example, new owners often seek compensation after discovering mold that developed as a result of a leaky roof or a broken pipe.
Another common area of real estate litigation involves property line disputes. For example, a buyer believes he or she is purchasing more property than the seller actually owns because a neighbor has acquired ownership of a portion of the property by making continuous use of it (e.g., repeated use of a driveway which encroaches on the purchased property). Property line issues also arise in large sales of land, such as farmland or land for commercial development. In some cases, easement and property line issues can be resolved through an adjustment to the price paid. In other cases, other remedies may be called for.
Construction Litigation
Construction defects are conditions of any project that violate building codes or other regulations, depart from manufacturers' recommendations or installation requirements, or fail to meet industry standards, causing damage to the property or building. Construction defects can affect any part of a property, from a building's foundation or its roof, to improvements such as driveways, landscaping, retaining walls, and swimming pools. These defects can cause serious damage to property and may require expensive repairs to prevent further damage or make the construction conform to a building code. Our San Mateo County estate litigation attorneys have extensive experience assisting clients in obtaining the financial recovery needed to remedy these defects.
In addition to construction defect litigation, our attorneys represent building owners, subdivision developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and bonding companies in construction law claims involving contract, performance, and construction disputes.
Seek Experienced Legal Representation
The attorneys at Fox, Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu LLP have the knowledge, skills and experience to effectively represent their clients' interests in any real estate transaction and help their clients to successfully resolve a real estate dispute. For valuable advice and representation in your real estate matter, contact Fox, Shjeflo, Hartley & Babu LLP.
