Property Nondisclosure Issues
The purchase of new home, apartment or commercial property is often the largest investment in life. Buyers often overbid the sales price and stretch financial resources to buy the home of their dreams. But that dream can quickly unravel into a nightmare when the property is not what it was represented to be.
Undisclosed repairs, defects and mechanical problems can make the buyer feel angry, resentful and betrayed.
Commercial Lease Disputes
Mediation is well suited to commercial real estate rental disputes. Disputes over commercial rent, repairs, maintenance, sublease rights, safety, CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges, and renewal rights are common.
Unlike costly court litigation, which can strain or ruin relationships, mediation is a confidential process which aims to open communication and preserve business relationships. Notaro Mediation can help the parties avoid a prolonged legal battle by crafting a workable, customized solution that serves the best interest of both parties.
Co-Ownership Disputes
Disputes among co-owners often stem from varying expectations, changing responsibilities and unexpected life events. A sudden divorce, unforeseen death or capital call can heighten tension among owners.
Some owners want to sell while others want to hold. Notaro Mediation can assist co-owners in creating a framework for future management decisions.
Neighbor Conflicts
Neighbors scuffle over noise, garbage, parking, barking dogs, construction, odors, overgrown trees, boundary lines, view impairment, traffic or personal disagreements. Neighbor disputes can quickly become personal and emotional.
Notaro Mediation guides parties in facilitating open communications, finding common ground and working toward an amicable solution for all parties.
Earnest Money Disputes
A hopeful buyer ratifies a real estate purchase contract with the best of intentions and delivers an earnest money deposit to escrow. The buyer applies for a mortgage but encounters unexpected difficulties with financing, property inspections or title issues.
A dispute quickly follows with both parties claiming bad faith and the seller refusing to return the earnest money deposit. Notaro Mediation can help the parties avert costly litigation and additional delays.
Landlord / Tenant Conflicts
Residential tenants and their landlords can quarrel over late payment of rent, fair housing concerns, the number of rental occupants, property damage, nuisance, security deposit return, pet policy, rights to sublease, repairs and maintenance, laundry charges, criminal activity and landlord surveillance.
Mediation provides a neutral, effective and quick way to settle differences. Notaro Mediation helps landlords and tenants solve their common problems and get the leasing relationship back on track.