Experienced Real Estate Attorney
For anyone involved, a real estate dispute can be costly and time-consuming. Losing a claim, whether you are on the offensive or are defending against a legal claim, can be catastrophic. When a real estate dispute arises, it is critical to have an experienced real estate lawyer who can provide exceptional counsel and advocacy to protect your interests.
Haft Law Group in West Palm Beach represents businesses, individuals, developers and various lending institutions in all types of Florida real estate disputes. Lead attorney Scott Haft has more than two decades of experience handling complex real estate issues that require legal experience and knowledge of the real estate industry.
Haft Law Group Can Handle Your Issue
The firm focuses on the most complex real estate disputes and litigation matters, including:
- Construction claims, such as latent defect disputes, breach of contract and fraud
- Facilitating fair division of assets in real estate partitions and resolving disputes among co-owners
- Misrepresentation in purchase and sale contracts and lease agreements
- Rescission of contract when a party enters into a real estate agreement due to coercion, duress or fraudulent misrepresentation of the facts
- Property tax assessments
In Florida, it is important to recognize that sellers of their home have a duty to disclose known latent defects. The Florida Supreme Court in Johnson v. Davis established this legal standard, and attorney Haft has taken these types of cases to trial.
Effectively Resolving Construction Lien Disputes
When a construction project goes awry, disputes over payment and workmanship can lead to one party filing a construction lien. As a lawyer who practices construction law, Scott Haft can provide invaluable assistance in navigating these complex issues. He represents suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and property owners. He ensures that you understand your rights and obligations under the highly complex statutory lien laws and guides you through the process of recording and enforcing your claim of lien or defending against an improper/fraudulent lien.
By working with a knowledgeable West Palm Beach construction lawyer, you can protect your interests, minimize financial losses and resolve disputes efficiently.
Commercial Real Estate Litigation In Palm Beach County
Commercial real estate disputes carry significant financial stakes. Scott Haft represents property owners, landlords, tenants and developers throughout Palm Beach County in high-value commercial litigation matters.
He handles disputes involving:
- Commercial lease agreements, including tenant holdovers where a business refuses to vacate after the lease expires
- Common Area Maintenance (CAM) audit disputes, where tenants challenge landlords over excessive or improperly allocated operating expenses
- Breach of restrictive covenants cases, where property owners or developers violate use restrictions that protect neighboring properties or commercial developments
The West Palm Beach corridor continues to experience rapid commercial growth, making these disputes increasingly common and financially consequential. Scott Haft protects your investment and enforces your contractual rights in these complex commercial matters.
Boundary, Easement And Title Disputes
Title and boundary issues frequently trigger real estate litigation in Florida, particularly in established neighborhoods and rapidly developing areas of Palm Beach County.
Scott Haft handles:
- Quiet Title actions to clear clouds on your title, ensuring you hold clean ownership free from competing claims or historical defects
- Prescriptive easement disputes, where someone claims a legal right to use your property based on long-term use
- Boundary line disagreements when surveys reveal encroachments, like fences, structures or driveways crossing property lines
These disputes threaten your ownership rights and property value. Scott Haft protects your property rights against encroachment and challenges historical claims that undermine your ownership.
Understanding Florida Real Estate Litigation: When To Take Legal Action
Real estate disputes escalate into litigation when negotiations fail, contracts break down or one party refuses to honor their legal obligations.
Common triggers include:
- Breach of purchase agreements
- Undisclosed property defects
- Title defects discovered during closing
- Disputes over earnest money deposits
Florida’s statutes of limitations impose strict deadlines. You typically have five years to file a breach of written contract claim and four years for fraud claims. Missing these deadlines destroys your case, regardless of its merits.
Before filing a lawsuit, consider whether mediation offers a faster, less expensive resolution. Mediation allows parties to negotiate a settlement with the help of a neutral third party. Scott Haft helps you evaluate whether mediation suits your situation or whether litigation provides the only path to protect your rights.
When deciding whether to litigate, weigh the potential recovery against legal costs, the strength of your evidence and the likelihood of collecting a judgment. Scott Haft provides a realistic cost-benefit analysis so you can make informed decisions about pursuing or defending real estate litigation.
Contact An Experienced Lawyer
Real estate represents a significant financial risk for everyone involved. Mr. Haft focuses on getting favorable results as efficiently as possible to protect your legal rights and your financial interests. Call his firm at 561-781-8984 or contact him online.