Property Disputes    

No matter whether you are buying, selling or investing, whether you are a tenant or a landlord, in the unfortunate event of a dispute over property Slater & Gordon understands the importance of securing a fast and cost-effective resolution.

The law can and does protect:

• Investors who have paid too much for an investment property as a result of misleading and deceptive conduct by a developer or real estate agent
• Investors who have suffered losses by purchasing property through cold calling, investment seminar or two-tier marketing techniques
• Purchasers of apartments where the vendors have unlawfully attempted to avoid performing their contractual obligations
• Purchasers who wish to be released from 'off the plan' contracts of sale as a result of the finished product being different to what was originally represented
• Vendors when purchasers refuse to or are unable to complete the sale
• Purchasers where the vendor refuses to settle on the sale
• Purchasers where the material information about the property was not provided prior to settlement
• Home owners where a mortgagee has acted without proper cause or imposed loan conditions that are unlawful
• Home owners who own property jointly and wish to separate their interests
• Property owners entitled to or deprive of right-of way or use of easements

How do I go about resolving a property dispute?

If you find yourself at the centre of a property dispute, Slater & Gordon strongly recommend that you seek prompt legal advice to ensure that your rights and entitlements are fully protected.

Slater & Gordon can help. Our team of experienced property lawyers will work with you to assess the relevant issues and advise you frankly of the legal options and avenues available to resolve your circumstances.

We can also assist with:

• Applications in the Supreme Court to remove caveats
• Claims by people who have contributed to the purchase price of properties and are not registered on title
• Claims to rescind contracts for misleading and deceptive conduct under the Trade Practices Act and Fair Trading Act
• Leasing disputes
• Claims for compensation for compulsory acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act and volunteering acquisition of interests in land by public authorities
• Claims for adverse possession
• ·Applications to partition jointly held property interests
• Applications against mortgagees and lenders

Talk to us

If you are involved in a dispute over a property and would like more information about how we can help you, please contact us either by email or by calling direct on 1800 555 777.