Property Disputes

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, a homeowner or commercial property owner, property disputes can be devastating. A protracted dispute can poison relationships and be hard to recover from. It is important you understand your rights to help resolve the dispute as quickly—and cost effectively—as possible.

Our expert team of property dispute lawyers can help you manage the dispute to keep it as contained as possible, and either set the relationship back on an even keel, or act decisively to stop the losses accruing. We have significant experience in the specialist leasing jurisdictions in both the ACT and NSW, and can advise you about the specific processes that would apply and outcomes you might achieve if you ended up in litigation. We know that every situation is unique, so we work closely with you to understand the situation and advise on the best course of resolution.

The MV difference

Your property dispute lawyer in Canberra

At MV Law, we have extensive expertise with property disputes and can assist with:

Enforcement of property rights
Unit titles disputes
Neighbourhood disputes including boundary/fence issues and nuisance claims
Commercial lease disputes
Pursuing rent arrears
Disputes about inadequate disclosure or calculation of outgoings
Unauthorised use of premises or common property
Maintenance of premises (by tenant or landlord)
Rent review disputes including expert determination processes under the lease
Accessing the bond / guarantee
Abandonment or failure to trade
End of lease obligations such as make-good
Shopping centre specific issues such as tenancy mix or representations about foot traffic

Resolving property disputes quickly and effectively

Our team of litigators are adept at quickly assessing not only the strength of your claim but also the likelihood of a swift recovery and the expected costs involved. We will provide straightforward and upfront advice about balancing the costs with the expected outcomes.

We also know our local courts and tribunals like no-one else, as well as having extensive experience in the NSW and Commonwealth court systems. We will make sure the path to recovery of your money, or possession of your property, or securing your rights to quiet enjoyment, is as simple as quick as possible.

Unparalleled property law experience

MV Law has the largest property law team in Canberra. As a result we can call on our huge brains trust of property law specialists to provide unique and beneficial insights and to help resolve your property dispute as quickly and effectively as possible.