Defending Your Ground. Protecting Your Equity.
Real estate disputes can paralyze your assets and destroy your investment value. Whether a seller backed out of a deal or a neighbor is encroaching on your land, we provide the aggressive courtroom advocacy needed to secure your property rights.
Litigation for Land and Property
Real estate litigation requires speed and precision. In many cases, if you don’t act immediately to secure your rights (such as filing a Lis Pendens), the property might be sold to someone else, leaving you with nothing but a claim for money.
At Saffold Law, we understand that real estate is unique—no two pieces of land are the same. That is why “money damages” are often not enough. We fight for Specific Performance (forcing the deal to close) and clear title outcomes that protect the long-term value of your holding.
Comprehensive Litigation Services
We represent buyers, sellers, developers, and commercial landlords in complex property disputes.
1. Breach of Purchase & Sale Agreements
If a party walks away from a closing without a valid reason, we sue to enforce the contract.
- Specific Performance: Asking the court to force the seller to transfer the deed to you as promised.
- Earnest Money Disputes: Fighting to recover your deposit when a deal falls through.
- Seller Non-Disclosure: Suing sellers who lied about the condition of the property (e.g., hiding foundation issues or flooding) under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA).
2. Title Disputes & Quiet Title Actions
If there is a cloud on your title, you can’t sell or refinance. We file Suits to Quiet Title to resolve:
- Fraudulent Deeds: Removing forged documents recorded against your property.
- Adverse Possession: Defending against “squatters” or neighbors claiming they own your land because they used it for years.
- Heirship Conflicts: Resolving disputes between family members over inherited land.
3. Boundary & Easement Disputes
Good fences do not always make good neighbors. We litigate conflicts involving:
- Encroachments: When a neighbor builds a structure (fence, shed, driveway) that crosses onto your land.
- Easement Violations: If someone is blocking your legal access to a road or utility line.
4. Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes
We represent commercial owners and tenants in high-value lease conflicts (we do not handle residential evictions).
- Breach of Lease: Suing for unpaid rent or failure to maintain the premises (CAM charges).
- Lockouts: Ensuring landlords follow the strict Texas Property Code rules before locking out a business tenant.
5. Construction Defect Litigation
If a builder or contractor delivered shoddy work that devalues your property, we hold them accountable.
- Chapter 27 Claims: Navigating the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) to demand repairs or damages.
- Mechanic’s Lien Removal: Removing invalid liens filed by contractors who inflated their bills.
The Power of "Lis Pendens"
In real estate litigation, the Lis Pendens (Notice of Pendency) is a powerful tool. It is a document recorded in the public records that warns the world a lawsuit is pending regarding the property.
Effectively, it freezes the property. No one will buy it or lend money on it until the lawsuit is resolved. We use this strategically to prevent sellers from disposing of the asset while we fight for your rights.
What We Fight For (Your Outcomes)
- Clear Title: A court order declaring you the sole, 100% owner.
- Diminution in Value: Recovering money for the loss in property value caused by defects or encroachments.
- Attorney’s Fees: Texas law often allows the winner in a breach of contract case to recover their legal costs.
How We Build Your Strategy
1. The Title Search
We pull the full history of the property to see exactly what was recorded and when.
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2. The Expert Witnesses
We work with professional surveyors, appraisers, and structural engineers to prove your case with hard data, not just arguments.
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3. The Leverage
By filing suit and recording a Lis Pendens quickly, we often force the other side to the negotiating table to avoid having their property tied up in court for years.
Don't Let Them Take Your Property.
Your real estate is likely your biggest asset. Defend it with experienced counsel. Contact Saffold Law to launch your litigation strategy.