Real estate litigation involves disputes over ownership, contracts, boundaries, title, financing, construction, and property use. In Nassau County and New York City, buyers, sellers, owners, developers, lenders, and other parties may need court intervention when negotiations fail or property rights are threatened. Parties in a real estate dispute can seek damages, enforce agreements, clear title, stop harmful conduct, or resolve competing claims to property.
Trial-Ready Representation for High-Stakes Property Disputes
A real estate dispute can put substantial money, property rights, and future plans at risk. At Kohan Law Group, we combine strategic negotiation with courtroom preparation so that our clients have leverage whether a dispute settles or proceeds to trial.
- We represent property owners, buyers, sellers, developers, and other parties in contested real estate matters.
- We prepare cases for litigation from the outset, preserving evidence and identifying available remedies.
- We pursue negotiated resolutions when they protect our clients without sacrificing valuable rights.
- We handle disputes involving contracts, title, boundaries, construction, financing, and other property interests.
When a real estate conflict threatens your investment, we can evaluate the dispute and help you determine whether negotiation or litigation provides the stronger path forward. Schedule a confidential consultation today.
What Types of Real Estate Disputes Lead to Litigation?
Real estate conflicts can arise before a transaction closes, years after property changes hands, or during development and construction. Many begin with disagreements over what a contract requires or who has the legal right to use or control property.
Purchase and sale disputes may involve a buyer or seller refusing to close, alleged misrepresentations, deposit disputes, or disagreements over contingencies. Depending on the circumstances, litigation may seek monetary damages, rescission, or enforcement of contractual obligations.
Property owners may also face disputes involving mortgages and foreclosure, zoning or land use, easements, construction defects, warranties, or claims involving neighboring properties. The appropriate litigation strategy depends on both the legal issue and the client’s objectives.
How Are Boundary, Survey, and Title Disputes Resolved?
A title problem can prevent an owner from selling, refinancing, developing, or fully using real property. Boundary disputes can create similar problems when neighboring owners disagree about where one property ends and another begins.
These cases frequently require review of deeds, surveys, title records, easements, historical documents, and physical evidence. A newer survey does not necessarily resolve the issue on its own. When competing ownership claims cannot be resolved privately, a quiet title action or other real estate litigation may be necessary to obtain a binding determination of the parties’ rights.
We approach these cases by identifying the source of the competing claim and building the evidence needed to establish our client’s property rights.
When Can You Sue Over a Real Estate Contract in New York?
Real estate contracts create enforceable obligations for buyers, sellers, developers, landlords, contractors, and other parties. Litigation may become necessary when one side refuses to perform, fails to make required payments, misrepresents material facts, or otherwise violates the agreement.
The contract itself often determines the available remedies. Notice provisions, contingencies, termination clauses, dispute-resolution requirements, and representations made by the parties can all affect the case.
Early contract review matters. Taking action without first understanding these provisions can weaken a claim or create additional exposure.
Why Does Early Litigation Strategy Matter in a Property Dispute?
One of the biggest mistakes parties make is treating a developing real estate conflict as an informal disagreement for too long. Important emails disappear, physical conditions change, transactions move forward, and opposing parties strengthen their positions.
Early legal involvement does not automatically mean filing a lawsuit. It allows you to preserve evidence, assess potential claims and defenses, and determine whether immediate relief is needed.
In some disputes, negotiation can produce a practical resolution without trial. In others, injunctions, discovery, motion practice, or a court judgment may be necessary to protect the property or prevent irreversible harm. Preparing for litigation early often creates stronger leverage at the negotiating table.
How Our Firm Handles Real Estate Litigation
At Kohan Law Group, we represent clients in real estate disputes throughout Nassau County and New York City. We begin by identifying what is truly at stake, whether that means ownership, money, development rights, possession, or the ability to complete a transaction.
We then build a strategy around that objective. We negotiate when a practical settlement serves the client’s interests, but we prepare our cases to withstand courtroom scrutiny. When the opposing party will not resolve the dispute fairly, we are ready to litigate.
Protect Your Property and Financial Interests
Real estate disputes can become more difficult and expensive when they remain unresolved. If a contract, title problem, boundary conflict, or other property dispute threatens your interests, contact Kohan Law Group today. We can assess your position, explain your legal options, and pursue a strategy designed to protect what is at stake.
FAQs About Real Estate Litigation in New York
How long does a real estate lawsuit take in New York?
The timeline depends on the type of dispute, the number of parties, discovery requirements, and whether the matter settles before trial. Complex title, contract, or ownership disputes may take considerably longer than matters resolved through early negotiation.
Can a court stop someone from selling or altering disputed property?
Potentially. When immediate action is necessary to prevent irreparable harm, a party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief. Whether an injunction is available depends on the facts and the applicable legal standards.
Do all real estate disputes have to go to trial?
No. Many cases resolve through negotiation, mediation, or settlement after litigation begins. Preparing a case thoroughly for court can nevertheless improve negotiating leverage and help prevent a client from accepting an unfavorable resolution simply to avoid trial.
Can I recover attorney’s fees in a New York real estate lawsuit?
Not automatically. New York generally follows the rule that each party pays its own attorney’s fees unless a contract, statute, or other recognized exception permits recovery. The governing agreement should be reviewed early to determine whether a fee-shifting provision applies.