Real Estate Litigation
Our Services
Crawford Lawyers has extensive experience in real estate litigation. A wide variety of clientele trust our firm to represent and advise them in every type of real estate dispute. Whether dealing with an encumbrance on title, a dispute regarding usage of the property, or matters going to the root of title, we provide expert advice with a focus on preserving and maximising the value of your real estate investment. Landlords, commercial tenants, investors, and builders all rely on Crawford Lawyers to advise them in respect of their real estate portfolio.
Contact UsOur Expertise
Our real estate litigation services cover a wide array of issues. We handle claims and disputes related to:
- Real Estate Transactions: We offer real estate transactional services in respect of purchases, sales, and re-finances for residential properties.
- Lien Claims: Crawford Lawyers assists property owners to defend against construction liens.
- Easements and Right of Way: We represent and advise owners in respect of access rights and usage of shared or adjacent property.
- Notices of Security Interest: Also known as “HVAC Liens“, we assist homeowners in deleting these predatory instruments from title, using the consumer protections found in the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024.
- Construction Defects: We represent property owners in claims related to construction defects and negligence.
- Adverse Possession: Crawford Lawyers has particular expertise in the nuanced common law doctrine of adverse possession.
- Commercial Leases: We regularly draft and review commercial leases for both landlords and tenants.
Our Clients
Real Estate Litigation
Our extensive experience spans a diverse clientele, including:
Residential Property Owners
Safeguarding individual property rights and resolving disputes to maintain the value of residential properties.
Developers & Builders
Providing strategic advice in property development, from land acquisition to project completion, contributing to successful project execution.
Real Estate Investors
Protecting investments by managing disputes over property transactions, ownership, and usage.
Commercial Property Owners
Advising commercial landlords leases, easements, rights of way, and other matters related to their property investment.