DILV
Real estate law
Real Estate Attorney
Secure Transactions and Real Estate Litigation
For most people, a property is the largest investment of their lives. Conducting a legal review of documents prior to purchase, ensuring contracts are properly drafted, and swiftly resolving real estate disputes are services that protect this investment. Our firm provides comprehensive legal assistance in real estate matters for both individuals and companies.
Real Estate Legal Services
Legal due diligence on the property prior to purchase
Before you sign a purchase agreement, we verify: the property’s legal status in the land registry, the existence of liens, mortgages, or easements, the property’s history, any pending disputes, and whether the legal documents match the actual on-site conditions. A thorough review before the transaction can prevent years of future disputes.
Sales contracts and preliminary agreements
Drafting and reviewing preliminary sales agreements (bilateral agreements), reviewing the terms proposed by the other party, and negotiating the terms. The preliminary agreement is the document that legally binds both parties prior to the signing of the notarized deed; it must be drafted with care.
Division of real estate
The division of jointly owned real estate between former spouses, co-heirs, or co-owners who are not related. When an amicable division is not possible, the court will decide, including through a public auction if the property cannot be physically divided. We represent the client throughout the entire process.
Property Claims and Boundary Demarcation
The division of jointly owned real estate between former spouses, co-heirs, or co-owners who are not related. When an amicable division is not possible, the court will decide, including through a public auction if the property cannot be physically divided. We represent the client throughout the entire process.
Adverse possession
Acquisition of ownership through long and uninterrupted possession for 10 years under the land registry system, subject to specific conditions under the former regime. We provide comprehensive legal assistance in adverse possession proceedings, including the documentation of possession and representation in court.
Neighbor Disputes and Easements
Boundary disputes, right-of-way easements, disputes over shared walls, trespass, and unauthorized construction. Legal solutions for neighborhood disputes, regardless of their current stage.
Challenging Building Permits
If a neighbor or a company has obtained a building permit that affects your property or neighborhood, you can challenge it through administrative or legal channels. The deadlines are tight, so prompt action is essential.
Real Estate Law for Businesses
Real estate due diligence for corporate acquisitions, legal structuring of complex real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, and litigation related to commercial or industrial properties.
Why is a pre-transaction legal review important?
Most real estate issues arise from transactions conducted without a prior legal review: properties with undisclosed mortgages, flawed title deeds, areas that do not match the actual measurements, or illegal constructions. The cost of a pre-purchase legal review is incomparably lower than the cost of a subsequent real estate dispute.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should we check in the land registry before buying?
The registered owner, the property’s area and description, existing encumbrances (mortgages, easements, rights of use), and any notes regarding disputes or restrictions on disposal. An up-to-date land registry extract is the starting point for any verification.
What is a preliminary contract, and what obligations does it create?
The preliminary agreement (bilateral promise to buy and sell) obligates both parties to enter into the sales contract on the agreed-upon date and under the agreed-upon terms. If one party refuses, the other may ask the court to issue a ruling that serves as a substitute for the contract or to award damages.
Can a real estate donation be contested?
Yes, under certain conditions: if the donee has acted in bad faith toward the donor, if the gift infringes upon the statutory share, or if it was made to defraud creditors.
What happens if a property has been sold twice?
The principle of public notice in real estate applies: the first person to register their right in the land registry is protected, provided they acted in good faith. The aggrieved party may seek damages from the person who sold the property twice.
