The term real property refers to land and tangible things on the land, such as buildings, houses, fixtures, or trees.
Real property also refers to the interests, benefits, and rights legally connected to land.
Real property law is a complex area of law that encompasses numerous interrelated legal disciplines, including, among others, the law of contracts, torts, restitution, equity, and procedure such that a seasoned practitioner’s understanding of the geography of real property cases is essential.
Key Areas of Service
Our seasoned professionals represent a variety of clients from all ends of the residential and commercial real estate spectrum, including sellers, buyers, borrowers, investors, renters and landlords. The ARC IP Law team works with the client to diligently assess and pursue actions with the goal to provide maximum benefit to the client.
With an aim toward preemptive actions, we help give clients legal security before a problem arises. Where disputes are ripe for litigation, we provide honest assessment and advice on how to resolve the issue most wisely and effectively.
ARC IP Law professionals assist clients manage their real property needs with an emphasis on litigation in the following areas:
- Transactional fraud and nondisclosure cases
- Professional (broker/agent, inspector, appraiser, etc.) liability
- Construction, construction defects, and construction disputes
- Eminent domain
- Nuisance and negligence issues
- Easements, prescriptive rights, encroachments, and other landownership issues
- Boundary and zoning disputes
- Homeowners association matters
- Real property leases, including both residential and commercial
- Landlord-tenant matters, including unlawful detainers
- Construction contract disputes
- Contract disputes
- Scope of work issues
- Poor workmanship issues
- Construction dispute mediation and arbitration