Helping Real Estate Purchasers Navigate Buyer And Seller Disputes
Purchasing commercial or residential real estate is a significant investment. You want everything to go smoothly so you can pursue your goals for your new property. Unfortunately, disputes sometimes arise that could derail your plans. When this happens, our real estate litigation attorneys at The Loyd Law Firm are ready to protect your best interests. Our team proudly provides commercial and residential real estate buyers in Texas with knowledgeable and tenacious legal advocacy. Put our lawyers’ extensive experience on your side when you are facing a buyer-seller dispute in San Antonio, Alamo Height, Dallas, Houston or other parts of the state.
Common Types Of Buyer And Seller Disputes
Buyer-seller real estate disputes can take many forms. We help buyers with matters involving:
- Failure to disclose defects
- Purchase contract issues
- Deposit disputes
- Deed agreement disputes
- Restrictive covenants
- Lien removal
- Other legal issues
We also stand up for real estate purchasers in situations where their agent is not acting in their best interests or there is a dispute between owners/co-buyers. Whatever your residential or commercial real estate conflict involves, you can count on us to advocate for your rights and pursue the solutions you need.
What Are Sellers Required To Disclose?
Under Texas law, real estate sellers must disclose certain information to buyers, such as:
- Known defects
- Known environmental issues
- Significant repairs performed
- Other important details regarding the property and its condition
When sellers fail to meet these obligations, buyers can be exposed to significant unforeseen costs and complications. Our real estate litigation attorneys can help you respond to seller failure to disclose.
What Contract Breaches Could A Texas Real Estate Buyer Face?
The purchase contract is central to any real estate transaction. Violation of the terms by the seller can have major impacts on you as the buyer. Common seller breaches include:
- Failing to transfer the property
- Failing to make required repairs before the sale
- Title problems
- Failing to provide required documents
When such violations occur, bringing a breach of contract lawsuit may help you get relief. We can help you pursue appropriate remedies.
Who Gets The Earnest Money If A Deal Falls Through?
Earnest money is a deposit meant to show a buyer’s good faith in a real estate transaction. If a deal breaks down, the contract terms dictate who receives this money. For buyers, getting back the earnest money in such situations typically involves providing a release of earnest money document, signed by both buyer and seller. Our real estate litigation attorneys can guide you on your options if a seller refuses to sign such a document and contests whether you should get the deposit back.
Can A Text Or Email Form An Agreement In A Real Estate Deal?
In today’s digital age, a lot of the communication around real estate transactions happens electronically. Whether a text or email can create an enforceable contract is a legal gray area in Texas. In some circumstances, it potentially could. Our lawyers can protect your interests when legal issues involving this or other unsettled areas of law arise.
Get Dependable Support In Your Buyer And Seller Dispute
If you’re dealing with a buyer-seller dispute, don’t face it alone. Let our team advocate for you and guide you forward toward effective solutions. Contact us today by completing our form or calling 210-775-2234.