Real Estate Lawyer Winter Park

Comprehensive Real Estate Litigation Services in Winter Park

Property Boundary and Title Disputes

Boundary Disputes Winter Park's historic properties often have unclear boundary lines, resulting in encroachment disputes between neighbors. We litigate boundary disputes involving fence and structure encroachments over property lines, disputes over historic lot configurations and survey discrepancies, tree and landscaping encroachments, and adverse possession claims in long-standing boundary disagreements.

Quiet Title Actions Title defects cloud ownership and prevent property sales. We file quiet title actions to resolve breaks in the chain of title, eliminate ancient mortgages and liens, establish ownership despite recording gaps, and remove clouds on title for Winter Park properties.

Easement Disputes Easements affecting Winter Park properties create conflicts over rights of way, utility easements, and lake access. We litigate disputes over easement locations and scope of use, prescriptive easement claims, and termination of abandoned easements.

HOA and Condominium Litigation

Architectural Control Disputes Winter Park HOAs, particularly in neighborhoods like Via Tuscany and near Park Avenue, strictly enforce architectural standards. We represent property owners in disputes over denied architectural applications, unreasonable design restrictions, selective enforcement of architectural standards, and appeals of architectural committee decisions.

Assessment and Fee Disputes HOA assessments in Winter Park's luxury communities can be substantial. We challenge improper special assessments, contest calculation of assessments and fees, dispute allocation of common expenses, and seek refunds for improperly charged fees.

HOA Board Governance Disputes HOA board disputes affect Winter Park property owners. We litigate breach of fiduciary duty claims against board members, election disputes and voting irregularities, access to HOA records and financial information, and removal of HOA board members for cause.

Restriction Enforcement and Covenant Disputes Restrictive covenants in Winter Park communities govern property use. We defend property owners against aggressive restriction enforcement, challenge unreasonable or obsolete covenants, pursue enforcement of covenants when HOAs fail to act, and litigate modification or termination of outdated restrictions.

Contract Disputes and Breach of Contract

Purchase Agreement Disputes Winter Park real estate contracts sometimes result in disputes requiring litigation. We represent buyers and sellers in disputes over undisclosed property defects, breach of contract for failure to close, specific performance actions to compel property transfers, and disputes over earnest money deposits.

Seller Disclosure Disputes Florida law requires seller disclosures. We pursue claims against sellers who failed to disclose material property defects, misrepresented property conditions, concealed known issues with historic homes or lakefront properties, and falsified disclosure documents.

Real Estate Agent and Broker Disputes Real estate professionals sometimes breach their duties. We litigate claims involving breach of fiduciary duty by agents, failure to disclose material facts, misrepresentation of property values, and commission disputes.

Construction Defect Litigation

Residential Construction Defects New construction and renovations in Winter Park sometimes involve defects. We pursue construction defect claims for structural defects and foundation problems, water intrusion and moisture issues, defective roof installation, electrical and plumbing defects, and violations of building codes.

Historic Home Renovation Disputes Renovating Winter Park's historic properties creates unique risks. We litigate disputes over contractors damaging historic features, failure to comply with historic preservation requirements, cost overruns on complex renovation projects, and mechanic's liens on historic properties.

Commercial Construction Litigation Park Avenue commercial construction projects sometimes result in disputes. We handle delay claims and liquidated damages, defective workmanship in commercial renovations, breach of commercial construction contracts, and disputes over commercial tenant improvement work.

Landlord-Tenant Litigation

Residential Evictions Winter Park landlords occasionally need eviction assistance. We handle evictions for nonpayment of rent, lease violations and unauthorized occupants, holdover tenants after lease expiration, and expedited residential eviction proceedings.

Commercial Lease Disputes Park Avenue and other Winter Park commercial properties involve complex lease disputes. We litigate tenant defaults and commercial evictions, disputes over rent calculations and CAM charges, lease interpretation disagreements, and tenant improvement disputes.

Security Deposit Disputes Florida has strict security deposit laws. We pursue security deposit claims on behalf of tenants and defend landlords against improper security deposit claims.

Lakefront Property Litigation

Riparian Rights Disputes Winter Park's Chain of Lakes creates unique litigation involving riparian rights. We litigate disputes over lake access rights, dock placement and encroachment issues, littoral rights on lakefront boundaries, and conflicts with marina and boat slip rights.

Waterfront Structure Disputes Lakefront improvements create conflicts. We handle litigation involving seawall damage and repair responsibilities, dock and boathouse disputes with neighbors, conflicts over waterfront structures blocking views, and regulatory disputes with Winter Park regarding lake structures.

Historic Preservation Disputes

Historic Designation Disputes Property owners sometimes contest historic designations. We challenge inappropriate historic designations, dispute denial of certificates of appropriateness, litigate unreasonable historic preservation requirements, and represent owners in appeals to Winter Park Historic Preservation Board.

Demolition and Alteration Disputes Historic properties in Winter Park have strict alteration limitations. We litigate disputes over denied demolition permits, conflicts regarding exterior alterations, and appeals of historic preservation decisions.

Tree Preservation Litigation

Grand Tree Disputes Winter Park's tree protection ordinances create litigation. We handle disputes over grand tree designations affecting development, removal permit denials for dangerous trees, civil penalties for unauthorized tree removal, and appeals of tree protection decisions.

Zoning and Land Use Litigation

Variance and Special Exception Appeals Winter Park's zoning requirements sometimes require variances. We appeal denied variance applications, challenge adverse zoning determinations, pursue special exceptions for property uses, and represent clients in Winter Park Planning and Zoning Board proceedings.

Code Enforcement Disputes Winter Park actively enforces municipal codes. We defend property owners against code violations, challenge excessive fines and penalties, dispute nuisance determinations, and negotiate resolution of code enforcement matters.