Real Estate Litigation

Conflicts involving property can quickly affect your finances, business operations, or ability to move forward with a sale or project. In South Florida’s competitive market, these disputes often involve contract disagreements, title issues, or challenges between co-owners. Some matters escalate due to missed deadlines, unclear rights, or miscommunication between parties.

When these situations arise, it helps to have legal counsel with experience in real estate litigation. We work with clients to understand the details of their property dispute and take steps to enforce their rights or reach a workable resolution. Whether that means pursuing a formal claim or working through negotiations, our firm handles each case with focus and practical insight.

At CAVA Law, real estate is a core part of our work. Our background includes litigation and transactional work involving residential and commercial properties. We’ve represented individuals, landlords, and business owners across South Florida regarding property transfers, partition actions, landlord-tenant conflicts, and related contract disputes. Each case is approached individually, and we stay involved at every stage to help guide your decisions.

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What to Know About Real Estate Disputes in Florida

Common Reasons Disputes Arise

Property conflicts in Florida can stem from a wide range of situations. Some involve contract disputes, such as disagreements over a sale, lease, or option agreement. Others revolve around ownership challenges, title defects, or conflicts between co-owners when responsibilities or rights aren’t clearly defined.

We’ve worked with clients where buyers walked away from a signed agreement, sellers refused to close, or deadlines were missed due to unclear terms. In other cases, disagreements arose over shared expenses or access to jointly owned property, particularly in multi-unit buildings or inherited estates.

Each dispute carries its own set of documents, facts, and expectations. Our real estate litigation attorney can help clarify the issues and structure a strategy supporting your position, whether the solution is negotiation or litigation.

Partition Actions and Co-Ownership Conflicts

When property is jointly owned, disagreements about its use, management, or sale can create serious roadblocks. Partition actions allow the court to resolve these standstills by dividing the property physically or ordering its sale and distributing proceeds equitably. These cases are especially common when heirs inherit real estate together or former business partners no longer align.

Our firm represents clients throughout this process—from initiating the action to handling appraisals, title evaluations, and filings. In some situations, we may explore alternatives like buyouts or settlement agreements to avoid prolonged litigation.

Understanding partition law, ownership rights, and procedural steps is essential, and that’s where legal guidance makes the difference.

Title Disputes and Quiet Title Cases

Title problems can delay closings, block financing, or expose property owners to unexpected claims. A quiet title action helps resolve these issues by eliminating competing interests, correcting record errors, or clarifying inheritance-related claims. These cases are often necessary when past transfers weren’t properly recorded or when liens or judgments affect the property’s marketability.

At CAVA Law, we assist clients in identifying the root cause of title conflicts and pursuing the appropriate legal process. This often involves collaboration with title companies, public records offices, and surveyors to confirm legal boundaries and ownership.

If you’re unsure whether you hold a clean title or a third party has asserted a claim, working with our real estate litigation attorney can help you confidently move forward.

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Lease disputes can lead to serious consequences in both commercial and residential settings—missed rent, property damage, or business disruptions. Common conflicts include disagreements about lease renewal terms, early termination conditions, repair obligations, or accusations of breach. These matters require a close reading of the lease and understanding of the applicable statutes.

We represent landlords looking to enforce agreements and commercial tenants who may need help defending against a demand or resolving a communication breakdown. Our approach includes reviewing lease terms, evaluating payment history, and identifying remedies allowed under Florida law.

With experience in real estate matters across South Florida, we provide practical support for landlord-tenant conflicts while protecting your legal and financial interests.

Contract Disputes Related to Property

Every real estate deal relies on a contract, and when one party doesn’t deliver, legal action may be required. Contract-related disputes often involve missed deadlines, failure to complete inspections, deposit issues, or conflicting interpretations of terms. If not addressed quickly, these disagreements can stall closings and lead to financial loss.

We represent clients on both sides of the dispute, whether enforcing purchase agreements or defending against breach claims. Our work includes examining transaction records, timelines, and communication to determine what obligations were met and which weren’t.

If a deal is falling apart or an agreement is under challenge, a real estate litigation attorney can help you assess next steps, assert your rights, and minimize risk moving forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a partition action?
It’s a legal process used when co-owners of a property cannot agree on how to manage or sell it. The court can either divide the property, order its sale, and divide the proceeds.

What types of real estate disputes does your firm handle?
We represent clients in contract disputes, partition actions, quiet title matters, landlord-tenant issues, and related real estate conflicts across South Florida.

Can you help if there’s a title issue blocking a sale?
Yes. We assist with resolving title disputes, including quiet title actions so that properties can be sold or refinanced without delays.

Do all disputes go to court?
Not always. Some matters are resolved through informal negotiation, but when court involvement is necessary, a real estate litigation attorney can handle filings and discovery and represent you through hearings or trial if necessary.

Need Help Resolving a Real Estate Dispute?

Real estate disputes can disrupt your plans, delay transactions, and create costly complications—but with the proper legal guidance, they don’t have to. Whether you’re dealing with a co-ownership conflict, title issue, lease dispute, or contract disagreement, experienced counsel can help protect your rights and move your case toward resolution.

At CAVA Law, we bring a focused, strategic approach to real estate litigation across South Florida. From negotiation to courtroom representation, we’re here to help you navigate the legal process with clarity and confidence, so you can move forward with your property goals intact.