California Real Estate Litigation Lawyer

Sacramento lawyer handles conflicts related to property rights

As soon as a potential dispute arises over a real estate transaction, lease terms or a different kind of property law issue, you should consult with an experienced attorney. K. Greg Peterson, a Professional Law Corporation in Sacramento offers experienced legal representation to Northern California clients in real estate disputes that are resolved both inside and outside of the courtroom. Whether litigation is the best alternative or you can achieve the result you seek through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, our firm gives clients the comprehensive legal support they need to reach the best possible resolution in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Breach of real estate contracts

In both residential and commercial settings, a real estate transaction is a significant financial event. If one party to a contract fails to abide by the terms of the agreement, their contract partner could be entitled to substantial damages, including an award of significant attorneys’ fees and costs, liquidated damages, etc. Whether your situation relates to a failure to close in accordance with a purchase and sale contract, a lease dispute, a refusal to make promised repairs or a different issue, we will analyze each side’s rights and obligations and advocate on your behalf for  the best possible resolution.

Common examples of real estate litigation

Our firm handles the following types of real estate litigation matters in Northern California and elsewhere in the state:

• Boundary disputes — Imprecise recordkeeping and conflicts over ownership can trigger disagreements regarding the location of property boundaries. When a disagreement exists, we conduct a thorough investigation to find where the actual lines are situated and enforce our clients’ legal rights.
• Eminent domain and inverse condemnation — If a government body intends to take ownership of your land through eminent domain or damages your property in connection with some public use, our firm will safeguard your interests and press for the full compensation that you deserve.
• Construction disputes — We represent property owners, contractors and subcontractors when a conflict arises over a construction project. 
• Co-Ownership/Partition disputes – Clients who own property with another person will often have questions about their rights, how to enforce them and, quite often, how to get out of a multiparty ownership relationship that is no longer working.  We assist a number of clients with these types of questions.
• Fraud and misrepresentation claims — Property buyers are required to conduct due diligence before completing their transaction, but there can be cases where they are entitled to relief based on the false representations of the seller regarding latent conditions.
• Homeowners’ association conflicts — Residents of communities that fall under the purview of a homeowners’ or condominium association frequently have problems with various rules and their enforcement. For both homeowners and boards, we offer advice on a full range of issues, including matters involving dues disputes, home appearance provisions and the maintenance of common areas.
• Title infringements and quiet title actions — Encumbrances or disputes involving the title to a property should always be resolved before a transaction is completed. If you require representation for a quiet title proceeding or advice as to whether a potential infringement has any legal merit, our firm is ready to help.

For these property law challenges and other situations, attorney Greg Peterson offers the experience and insight developed over more than three decades of legal practice in this area.

PLEASE NOTE: Our firm does not handle residential unlawful detainer (landlord vs. tenant) eviction disputes.

Contact an experienced California real estate litigation attorney to schedule a consultation

K. Greg Peterson, a Professional Law Corporation advocates for California clients in a wide array of real estate disputes, including conflicts over ownership and use of property, sales contracts and leases. To make an appointment for a consultation, please call 916-443-3010 or contact us online. Our office is on Sacramento’s Capitol Mall and across the street from the Golden One Center.