Real Estate Ownership Disputes

Real estate ownership disputes in Newton, Kansas, are a common occurrence. Many people who have purchased a home or commercial building have found themselves in a dispute with another party regarding property ownership. This can be highly stressful and emotional for everyone involved, especially when a disagreement is between family members or friends.

At Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, we have decades of experience in real estate law and resolving matters for our clients involved in real estate ownership disputes. We can help you resolve your dispute quickly and efficiently so that you can move on with your life.

Common Real Estate Ownership Disputes

Joint Owner Disputes

If you are a joint property owner, you may have disagreements with your co-owners about how the property should be managed. For example, they want to hire someone else to manage the property or sell off some of their shares to pay off debt or finance other projects. You may feel uncomfortable with these decisions and may wish to retain control over your portion of the land or structure instead.

The skillful real estate lawyers at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC can advise you on your rights in such a situation and help you work toward a resolution.

Family Ownership Disputes

These disputes involve conflicts among family members over either commercial or residential property. For example, parents may leave property to their children with the intention they share it as joint owners. One or more siblings may try to dispute the rights of the others and claim sole ownership.

Other family situations can arise due to undue influence over an elderly individual. A person may use their influence over their parents or another elder to take property out of the older person's estate in opposition to their expressed wishes.

If you're involved or have knowledge of such a situation, please call our office and schedule an appointment with one of our experienced real estate attorneys so we can examine this claim and advise how to proceed.

Contract Disputes

Contract disputes can arise in ownership matters when one party breaches a contract or fails to perform as agreed. Examples include:

●       Material breach

●       Fraudulent misrepresentation

●       Fraudulent concealment

●       Unconscionability (making a contract so one-sided as to be unfair or unreasonable)

●       Unenforceable clauses (a clause in a contract that is not valid because it goes against public policy

The real estate litigation attorneys at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, have broad experience in aggressively and successfully representing clients in these situations.

Real Estate Ownership Dispute Resolution in Newton, Kansas

The real estate lawyers at Gillmore & Wilson, LLC, have a thorough understanding of property law in Kansas. We will provide you with advice and counsel throughout your purchase or sale—and beyond. Call us at (316) 283-1550 to discuss your dispute, or use our online contact form to send a message and set up a consultation.

We serve Newton, Hesston, Sedgwick, Halstead, Peabody, and the surrounding Kansas communities.