San Bernardino Real Property Disputes and Litigation Lawyers 

California firm provides effective counsel for Inland Empire businesses and individuals

The attorneys at Granowitz White & Weber focus on achieving beneficial outcomes for clients in commercial and residential real property matters. Since we opened our doors in San Bernardino in 1983, we have been a go-to firm for property owners and developers seeking expedient and economical resolutions to complicated disputes. We are well-equipped to solve even the most contentious property-related disputes with a view toward optimal protection of our clients’ interests. 

Common types of real property disputes

We represent clients in a wide range of disputes involving commercial and residential properties. Some of the most frequent issues we see in our practice include: 

• Boundary and easement conflicts
• Zoning and land use disputes 
• Ownership disagreements
• Co-owner disputes and partition actions
• Adverse possession claims
• Contract disputes

Whether your conflict is with a neighbor, co-owner, developer, buyer, seller, homeowner’s association or another person or entity, our real estate attorneys will strive for the most satisfactory result available. 

Real estate contract disputes 

A contract is the foundations of a real estate transaction. When a contracting party doesn’t meet their obligations, the resulting conflict not only can end any hope of completing the transaction but also can escalate into expensive and time-consuming litigation. Alleged breaches may concern failure to disclose material facts, nonperformance of conditions or any other deviation from contractual obligations. We analyze each situation thoroughly and try to engineer solutions that allow the contract to remain intact while taking corrective actions.

Land use and zoning conflicts 

Zoning ordinances and land use regulations have enormous impact on the value of commercial property. You could face permit denials from the local government and potentially legal opposition from neighbors when trying to develop or repurpose property. As attorneys with decades of experience in San Bernardino real property law, we are fully informed about local zoning codes and land use regulations and the steps for obtaining nonconforming land use permits and zoning variances. We will put this knowledge to work for you so you can use your land as you intended. 

Partition actions and co-ownership disputes

A partition action is a lawsuit that seeks to force the sale or division of a property. Such actions might be brought when joint owners disagree about what to do with a property, such as when there is an inheritance bestowed on multiple family members. The judge may order a partition by sale, in which the property is sold and proceeds divided, or a partition in kind, in which the property is divided between co-owners. These types of conflicts must be handled very sensitively because of the close personal relationships they often involve. We help clients navigate co-ownership disputes while protecting their financial interests.

Resolving real property disputes 

. While in some cases filing a lawsuit and going before a judge or jury may be the most appropriate or only path forward, more often alternative dispute resolution methods offer better, faster and more cost-effective results. These include mediation, in which a neutral and trained third party guides the disputing sides toward compromise, and arbitration, in which a private judge hears evidence and arguments from both parties and makes a determination. As experienced real property lawyers, we can assess your case and pursue the most effective legal strategy.

Contact our San Bernardino law firm for help with your California real property issue

When you are involved in a real property dispute in the Inland Empire, you can rely on the San Bernardino firm of Granowitz White & Weber for stalwart legal support. Call us at 909-890-1717 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a real estate attorney.