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Has a real estate matter led to challenges or disputes? When disagreements or legal issues put your property rights at stake, you need dedicated legal counsel who can help you navigate your situation and protect your interests. Contact Bristlecone Law for an initial case evaluation with a seasoned Oregon real estate disputes attorney to learn more about how we can help you pursue a fair and favorable resolution to your matter.
In Oregon, “real estate law” and “real property law” are often used interchangeably, but real property law is a broader term encompassing the legal aspects of land and its associated rights, while real estate law focuses more on the transactions and regulations that govern the business and practice surrounding real property. In Oregon, this means the legal framework for buying, selling, leasing, or managing real property (including licensing requirements for real estate professionals, contracts for purchase and sale, agency relationships, marketing, and disclosures). Real estate law also encompasses state statutes regulating professional conduct, agency relationships, and licensing, such as those found in ORS Chapter 696 and enforced by the Oregon Real Estate Agency. At Bristlecone Law, our legal team leverages its knowledge and experience to advocate for the rights and interests of clients in real estate (and real property) matters such as:
Disagreements, disputes, or legal challenges involving real estate can quickly escalate into formal action or litigation as parties seek to protect their rights and interests. As a result, you can best protect yourself in a real estate matter by working with a seasoned attorney with extensive insight into real property law.
Our firm represents clients in commercial and residential real estate disputes or litigation. Residential real estate matters can involve issues such as breaches of purchase and sale agreements, failure to disclose defects, nuisance and trespass claims, HOA disputes, or land use and zoning matters. We assist homebuyers, sellers, and homeowners with a wide range of residential real estate cases. Commercial real estate cases can involve issues such as negotiation of commercial lease agreements, breaches of commercial leases, property development disputes, and disputes over obtaining zoning and land use approvals.
In residential real estate matters, the stakes may involve protecting someone’s home and therefore their most valuable asset. Commercial real estate cases may present even higher financial stakes and complex legal issues. At Bristlecone Law, we tailor our approach to advocating for and defending our clients’ interests based on the type of real estate involved, the nature of the dispute, and our clients’ needs, concerns, and objectives.
Real estate contracts can involve various types of agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, developer agreements, leases, and easement agreements. Breaches of real estate contracts can arise from situations such as:
In a breach of real estate contract case, the aggrieved party may pursue various types of relief, depending on factors such as the type of contract and the nature of the loss incurred. Typical forms of relief include:
Oregon real estate matters can involve disputes over the correct title or boundary lines for a property. Parties may have competing claims of ownership or disagree over the location of the boundary between their properties. Boundary disputes can lead property owners to pursue encroachment, trespass, or nuisance claims against another party who has allegedly violated the owner’s exclusive possession of their property, such as when a neighbor allegedly builds a fence or an accessory shed on the wrong side of the property line.
Title disputes can lead to quiet title actions or claims of adverse possession, as parties contest ownership of the property under Oregon law. A quiet title action involves the court determining who owns a property based on the title history and other evidence. Adverse possession claims may enable parties to acquire ownership of real estate by openly occupying the property without the owner’s consent for a specified period.
Our firm can also assist clients in navigating issues with title insurance, which should provide coverage in the event of title disputes.
Our firm can assist you in resolving disputes with local authorities regarding zoning, permitting, or land use regulations. Disputes can arise when property owners apply for zoning, building, or land use variances or when municipalities cite owners for violations of zoning and land use ordinances. When local governments deny permits or variances, property owners may pursue litigation to seek judicial review of those application denials.
Legal disputes and litigation can arise in real estate due to fraud or misrepresentations. For example, property sellers may fail to disclose property defects, such as foundation or structural issues, or issues with the property’s title, such as unpaid taxes or liens. During real estate transactions, sellers must disclose all material information concerning the property. Buyers may pursue various remedies for misrepresentations or missing or fraudulent disclosures, including financial compensation or rescission of the real estate deal.
When you have a real estate case that may become a legal dispute, having an attorney to advise you on your options and advocate for your interests can best protect your rights. Let the legal team at Bristlecone Law help you seek an optimal outcome to your matter by:
Seeking experienced and informed legal guidance can help you avoid an escalation of a dispute or protect your rights and interests if you find yourself in a legal action or litigation involving real estate. Contact Bristlecone Law today for a confidential consultation with a knowledgeable Oregon real estate litigation attorney to discuss your options for pursuing a favorable resolution to your situation.
If you’re facing a legal matter, or want to prevent one before it starts, reach out. We’ll tell you what’s worth fighting, what’s worth fixing, and how to move ahead with confidence.
