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Real Estate Litigation Attorney in Oklahoma City

Do you have a legal dispute with another party over property-related issues? If so, you need experienced counsel to protect and advocate for your rights and seek the fair outcome you deserve. Don’t leave the outcome of a lawsuit or legal action involving your property rights to chance. Contact Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman to schedule an initial case evaluation with a real estate litigation attorney in Oklahoma City, and let’s discuss your needs together.

Common Types of Real Estate Litigation in Oklahoma City

At Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman, our litigation lawyers can help you protect your rights and interests in real estate disputes in Oklahoma City, such as:

Contract disputes: Contract claims in real estate litigation can arise from conflicts over purchase and sale agreements, allegations of failure to disclose property defects, or disputes over earnest money deposits or escrow funds.
Title and ownership disputes: Litigation may arise from clouds on property titles, such as undischarged liens, breaks in the chain of title, errors in legal descriptions in property deeds, boundary line disputes, or conflicts over easements and access rights.
Landlord-tenant litigation: Landlords and tenants in residential and commercial leases may have disputes over various aspects of their relationship, such as nonpayment of rent, breaches of lease terms, handling of security deposits, or breaches of warranties of habitability.
Construction and development disputes: Parties may litigate over issues arising from construction and property development projects, including contractor performance, defective construction claims, and project delays.
Property damage and nuisance claims: Litigation can arise from encroachment by neighbors or development on neighboring properties that cause damage to or interfere with a property owner’s use and quiet enjoyment of their property.

Key Oklahoma Laws Affecting Real Estate Litigation

Certain Oklahoma laws may affect parties’ rights and options in real estate litigation, such as the following.

Sellers’ Disclosure Obligations

Oklahoma law requires sellers of residential properties with one or two dwelling units to complete and provide a residential property disclosure statement to the buyer.

In the statement, the seller must disclose their knowledge of:

The condition of various parts of a property
Zoning rules
Additions/alterations
Easements
Condo/homeowners’ association requirements
Environmental hazards

When a seller fails to disclose issues they knew about in the statement, they may face litigation from a buyer seeking to recover compensation for repair/remediation costs or diminished property value.

Landlord-Tenant Laws

State law provides various protections for residential tenants, such as notice before a landlord may seek eviction for nonpayment of rent, the return of unused security deposit money, and the right to repairs needed to maintain a property’s habitability. As a result, the law can govern landlords’ and tenants’ legal rights and options, in addition to the rights and responsibilities they establish in their lease agreement.

Adverse Possession and Quiet Title Rules

Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a party can gain ownership of property through open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile possession of the property for at least 15 years. Disputes over property ownership can lead to quiet title actions, in which a court determines which party lawfully owns the property.

Real Estate Contract Requirements

Most purchase and sale agreements must include a legal description of:

The property
The purchase price
Payment terms
Closing conditions
Inspection rights
The right to cancel the contract

While these descriptions are required by law, sale agreements can also include additional information not listed above.

Earnest Money Rules

Earnest money deposits provide security against a property buyer’s potential breach of contract or default. In Oklahoma, a buyer’s right to recover their earnest money depends on various factors, such as the terms of the parties’ purchase and sale agreement, which party terminated the purchase, and whether that party had the right to do so. Failed property deals frequently lead to litigation between buyers and sellers, including over the disposition of earnest money deposits.

The Real Estate Litigation Process

The attorneys and staff of Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman can guide you through each stage of a real estate litigation in Oklahoma City, including:

Initial consultation and investigation: Our attorneys can meet with you to learn more about your case and discuss your goals and options. We will then begin investigating your claims or defenses, including by gathering and reviewing critical documents such as contracts, leases, deeds, surveys, and copies of written communications.
Pre-litigation proceedings: Before initiating formal litigation, our team can seek a fair and efficient resolution through pre-suit negotiations. Our attorneys can send or respond to demand letters, negotiate with the opposing party, and evaluate options for alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation.
Filing of complaint or answer: Should going to court become necessary to resolve your real estate dispute, our firm can draft and file pleadings that assert your claims or defenses.
Discovery: During litigation, our attorneys will send and respond to discovery requests, including document requests, interrogatories, and witness depositions.
Pre-trial proceedings: We can also keep your case moving through pre-trial motions to resolve evidence disputes and narrow down issues for trial.
Trial and post-trial proceedings: Our experienced litigators can present your case in court if it reaches trial, presenting persuasive arguments and evidence to secure a verdict and judgment in your favor.

How Our Oklahoma City Real Estate Litigation Attorneys Can Help

You can expect Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman to go to work on your behalf promptly, pursuing every available avenue to help you achieve a fair and favorable resolution to your legal dispute.

Our Oklahoma City real estate litigation attorneys will handle all the details of a real estate litigation, including:

Listening to your story and discussing your needs, concerns, and goals so that we understand what’s at stake in your case
Investigating your case to recover critical evidence, such as copies of contractual agreements, photographs, invoices, or witness statements
Documenting your losses if you have a legal claim or identifying potential defenses you might have for a claim filed against you
Explaining your legal rights and options so that you can make informed decisions about how to proceed at each step of your case
Vigorously pursuing a positive outcome to your case, whether through a negotiated settlement or by going to court and trial to advocate on your behalf

Why Choose Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman?

The outcome of your case is of critical importance to your future. Don’t trust it to just anyone. Instead, let an Oklahoma City real estate litigation attorney from Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman advocate for your rights and interests in your legal dispute because:

Our law firm has a decade-plus track record of helping clients resolve even the most complex estate-related disputes. Our award-winning attorneys have earned a reputation across Oklahoma City for providing clients with top-quality legal representation.
Our team takes a collaborative approach to preparing cases. We combine dedication, experience, and a competitive drive to deliver maximum effort on behalf of our clients.
Our lawyers pride themselves on the quality of their service and communication. You can trust us to keep you informed of the status of your case and to provide you with the honest, straightforward advice you need to make informed decisions at every stage.

Contact Our Firm Today for Experienced Advocacy in Real Estate Disputes

Contact Talley, Turner, Stice & Bertman today for a confidential consultation with an Oklahoma City real estate litigation lawyer, and find out how we can help you seek a fair resolution to your dispute.

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