Real Estate Litigation
Disputes frequently arise over real estate rights. MGS is experienced in real estate litigation, including disputes over contracts, closings, ownership, title disputes, rights to possession, lease rights, eviction rights, foreclosure rights, disputes with condo associations and HOA’s, fraud, and more.
Contract Disputes
Most real estate sales contracts end in a closing and a happy new home owner or investment property. However, when sales run into problems, our balance between aggressive representation and practical problem-solving can help guide you to successful closing, a graceful exit, or if necessary a targeted lawsuit. If you need help writing special language in a contract to avoid disputes, MGS knows how to make your contract crystal clear.
Closing Disputes
Can my seller force me to close? Can my buyer delay closing without my consent? The closing agent wants me to sign a settlement statement that I don’t agree with. These are just some of the pivotal, pressure-filled and last-minute questions that arise when it’s time for closing. The experienced attorneys at MGS can answer your questions, provide you with representation at the closing table, negotiate a graceful exit, or sue on your behalf.
Fraud
When a person lies to you, and you get hurt because you relied on what they said, that’s fraud. Unfortunately, real estate transactions are fertile ground for fraudsters. The attorneys at MGS know how to identify, investigate, and sue the wrongdoers for fraud. Let us help you.
Title Disputes
Competing claims to the same piece of property are called title disputes. The competing parties usually have title insurance, which will pay for an attorney to help resolve the dispute. Under most insurance policies, you have the right to hire the attorney of your choice, and MGS can help you understand your rights. Even if you have already been assigned an attorney through title insurance, we can stand alongside and make sure the insurance attorney is representing your best interests. When there is no insurance, it is critical to consult with an attorney. We have extensive real estate litigation experience and can lead you through the litigation/mediation/arbitration process with confidence and clarity.
Partition Actions
IIf you are a co-owner of real estate, whether through a business deal, inheritance, or otherwise, eventually the time may come to exit your share. If you or your co-owner want to get out of the property but can’t agree on terms—partition is the lawsuit that forces a sale and distribution of the proceeds. We have experience with partition litigation and participated in shaping Florida’s new partition law. Let us help you seek alternatives to litigation or represent you in court to liquidate your share.
Condo and Homeowners’ Association Disputes
Mold Injury & Property Damage
Mold toxicity in your living or work environment can cause serious injuries to your health and loss or damage to your property. If you are suffering from difficulty breathing, chronic cough, runny nose, itchy throat, watery eyes, skin rashes, brain fog, chronic fatigue, increased allergies, colds or headaches after prolonged exposure to mold, you may be a victim of toxic mold exposure. If so, MGS can help you get just compensation for your injury, lost income, lost enjoyment of life, and medical bills from whoever caused the mold. We understand both the scientific and legal issues necessary to win these cases.