Most Common Types of Property Disputes and How They Can Be Avoided

In spite of making all the efforts to make property buying experience smooth and hassle-free, the whole thing can turn into a big nightmare sometimes. Once you get caught into the vicious circle of litigations, finding respite can be extremely difficult. Moreover, the number of pending cases of property disputes is rising with each passing day. More often than not the causes of property disputes are fraudulent dealings; however, there are ways to avoid only if you are careful and well-informed. Herein are mentioned the most common types of property disputes and how they can be tackled.          

1. Disputes related to the property’s title. Ensure that you have a valid title of the real estate property in your possession. In spite of there being digitised records, the number of fraud cases in relation to the title of the property is high. These are common in cases of standalone properties. By thoroughly verifying the documents before purchasing the property, title fraud can easily be avoided. In case you happen to be at the receiving end of such a fraud, you can hire property disputes mediation service for best guidance and advice. 

2.                Disputes arising between buyers and builders. Transactions of properties comprise a contract between the builders and the buyers. However, many times, it so happens that the builders fail to meet the demands of the buyers as are mentioned in the agreement. As a consequence, the buyers feel their rights are violated and this leads to a dispute. To avoid such a situation, properties must be bought off a reputed builder. In the unfortunate event of a dispute, you can always seek mediation services.

3.                Disputes arising on account of inherited or willed properties. These are very common. When someone inherits property via will and someone else changes the veracity of it, it leads to property disputes. Disputes might also occur when someone dies without writing a will. Such issues can be avoided by making a proper will in a legal manner. In case someone dies without a will, the legal heirs will be handed over the property. When you set out to purchase property, make sure that the title of the seller is clear, more so in the case of willed or inherited property. 

4.                Misuse of the rented/leased property. Property disputes on account of renting and leasing are also very common. Such disputes may arise between the tenant and the landlord or between the tenant and the local authorities. Such kinds of disputes can be prevented by making proper lease/rental agreement with clearly stated terms and conditions with respect to various aspects of the property in question.      
           
5.                Disputed due to non-compliance with the provisions on the fulfilment of which an Occupancy Certificate is granted. You must have come across many residential complexes that the residents cannot move into despite their construction work getting over. The cause of this sometimes is the fact that the builder failed to receive the occupancy certificate from the authorities. This is most likely the case when builders do not adhere to certain norms. By regularly inspecting the property, you can avoid such kinds of property disputes. If you find any variations at all, you can seek to know the cause behind it and whether or not the said changes have been approved by the authorities.

These are some of the most common types of property disputes which people face. By being careful and well-informed with respect to the property, such disputes can be avoided easily. However, if you find yourself in the middle of a certain kind of property dispute, you can hire mediation services for the best advice.