Maryland Real Estate and Lease Disputes Attorney
At Ledingham Law, we assist our clients with landlord/tenant issues of all levels and varying complexity. We represent brokers, investors, tenants, commercial landlords, residential landlords, developers, management companies, and real estate investment trusts.
We represent them in disputes related to development, construction, leasing, and management. We will review your legal options and help you decide whether alternative dispute resolution or litigation is best suited for your situation.
What are Real Estate Disputes?
Real Estate Disputes include contract disputes, boundary and title disputes, construction disputes, and lease disputes.
Contract disputes include breach of purchase agreements. These include disagreements over terms and conditions not being met in property sale agreements.
A title dispute is when there is a disagreement over the ownership of a property. This can arise due to undisclosed liens and boundary disputes. Often, a title search assists in finding issues such as these. Even with a title search, sometimes issues arise, and a lawsuit is necessary to establish ownership and clear the title.
Construction disputes include defect claims, delay claims, and failure to complete a construction project. When projects experience an unexpected design change or delay, it is important to have an attorney assist in resolving issues quickly rather than going through the costly and time-consuming litigation process.
What are Lease Disputes?
Lease disputes arise when one or all parties in a lease agreement don’t review the terms and conditions, leading to disagreements later on.
Unpaid rent, rent increases, boundary disputes, security deposit repayment, repair issues, evictions, and property sales are common issues that arise from leases and rental agreements.
Real estate law is complex due to state and local regulations and, in some cases, even federal laws. The outcome of these disputes can have significant financial and personal implications for the parties involved, making the stakes particularly high.
Whether a commercial lease dispute affects a business’s operations or a landlord-tenant dispute impacts one’s living situation, the ramifications can be far-reaching. As a result, an experienced attorney is necessary to navigate the situation.
Difference Between Commercial and Residential Eviction Action in Maryland
Unlike a residential landlord, a commercial landlord isn’t legally obligated to store a commercial tenant’s belongings during an eviction. Instead, they are allowed to take these belongings to the nearest public space.
This difference between residential and commercial property leasing is because courts believe that commercial tenants have more bargaining power with landlords than residential tenants. As such, commercial tenants have fewer protections.
Resolution Options for Real Estate and Lease Disputes
Whether to avoid costly litigation or due to an arbitration clause, it is best to explore dispute resolution options. Mediation often involves a third party who seeks to help both parties arrive at an acceptable resolution.
This process is highly collaborative and often preserves relationships between the parties involved, making it an ideal option for disputes where ongoing interactions are necessary post-resolution.
Arbitration, on the other hand, is more formal than mediation but less rigid than a courtroom. In arbitration, an arbitrator or a panel makes a binding decision after hearing arguments from both sides. This method is advantageous for cases requiring a definitive outcome without the public exposure of court proceedings.
By evaluating the specifics of each legal dispute, Ledingham Law will discuss with you whether a successful negotiation is possible, an alternative real estate dispute resolution option is best, or litigation is the most advantageous.
Contact Ledingham Law to Discuss Your Dispute Today
Ledingham Law will work effortlessly on your case to reach a favorable resolution in a reasonable time. We are adept with the legal process and will assist you, whether it is a leasing dispute, breach of contract dispute, commercial dispute, or landlord-tenant dispute.
We stand by our clients through every step of the dispute resolution process, whether through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods, providing guidance, support, and representation tailored to secure the best possible outcomes.
Contact Ledingham Law’s real estate and lease dispute attorneys today at (240) 673-6869 for a consultation.
Client Testimonials
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