Selling, buying land, receiving it by inheritance or as a gift, renting, acquiring through privatization – each of these situations can turn out to be controversial at any time. Lawrange Law Firm offers to use the services of a qualified specialist who will ensure the legality of the proceedings and respect for the rights of the client in the district court, as well as in the court of appeal or cassation. An experienced real estate attorney can help you resolve your issue effectively.
The process of establishing a system of private ownership of land continues, which complicates the interaction of its participants. The incompleteness of the land cadastre also introduces uncertainty into this area, thereby increasing the likelihood of land disputes. It is characterized by a complex legal structure, often implying the need to attract administrative resources. Such issues have to be regulated on the basis of periodically changing legislation.
All such subtleties and nuances are familiar to the specialists of our law firm firsthand. Feel free to contact Lawrange if you are looking for a professional and most comfortable resolution of a land dispute of any complexity. Our lawyer on land issues will effectively deal with the interpretation of a particular legal norm, determine the features of its application in practice, which will give a real chance for the successful completion of even the most complicated case.
When to Seek Professional Help
It is quite possible to issue the right to land and perform a number of related procedures on your own, for which you will need to use the services of certain state authorities. This implies the need to immerse yourself in the topic and allocate time to collect a package of documentation. However, you should be prepared for a high probability of making mistakes in land management documentation. In addition, there are a number of issues that are resolved only in court, when it is extremely difficult to do without the help of a lawyer, for example:
- Use of a land plot without legal grounds.
- Exploitation of the land for a long period of time in the absence of appropriate documentation.
- Difficulties arising during the privatization of a land plot.
- The process of allocation, division of land.
- Difficulties in registering ownership.
- Difficult execution of the lease agreement.
- Changing the category of the site, etc.
A lawyer for land disputes is needed when establishing, restoring, changing, dividing the boundaries of plots. Such issues are considered the most difficult from the point of view of judicial practice. The reason for their occurrence is errors in land management documents, actions of other persons (for example, appropriation of land), negligence, ignorance of owners, etc.
It is also difficult to do without qualified assistance in the event of disputes regarding the inheritance of land. Conventionally, such types of disputes can be divided into two groups:
- The need to register ownership after a long period of time – the specialist searches for title documents, visits archives, administrations, notary offices, BTI and other organizations to confirm the connection between the client and the disputed land.
- Several persons claim the land at the same time – the resolution of such a situation depends on the desire of the client and the circumstances. The complexity of such disputes, especially between relatives, lies in the desire of the participants to manipulate the process with the help of outright lies. The task of a lawyer is to soberly assess the arguments of each side, search for contradictions and bring them to the attention of the court.
The need to contact a land lawyer often arises when a dispute arises between legal entities and local administrations regarding the issue of rent. For example, you need to terminate the lease or collect rent, etc.
In addition, there is a high demand for land lawyers in the case of buying/selling land. It is important to correctly draw up and conclude an appropriate contract, guided by the current legislation and many legal nuances. Using the services of a specialist with extensive experience and knowledge of law enforcement, you will protect yourself from unpleasant, unforeseen consequences of the transaction.
The use of legal assistance helps to reduce the time of the privatization procedure, increase the chances of resolving disputes amicably, and also prevents problems with land in the future. Our land lawyer will help defend the legal rights and interests of the client in disputable situations, both with the participation of individuals and large organizations or municipal authorities.
Services of a land lawyer
A Lawrange specialist helps to solve all kinds of problems with land legal relations. Cooperation begins with a consultation – a face-to-face meeting, during which the client describes the current situation. Often, at the same time, it is possible to find ways to solve problems, which for customers turns out to be quite enough. In more complex situations, it is necessary to study the title documents in detail, draw up a package of documents for going to court. It is worth noting that in our company you can order legal advice on many issues of land law.
A real estate lawyer can help with:
- Privatization (prepares a draft agreement, the process of concluding which is under full legal control).
- Solving issues regarding land easements (private, public).
- Correction of cadastral errors (pre-trial or judicial settlement of the issue is possible).
- Statement for cadastral registration (will prepare the necessary package of documentation to the registration authority, thereby eliminating the possibility of making a mistake and receiving a refusal).
- Challenging the examination of the boundaries of the land plot (the need for its application often arises when resolving land disputes) – a lawyer for land disputes will draw up and submit a petition for the appointment of a re-examination, arguing it with legal arguments.
- Organization and conduct of the negotiation process for the lease of land.
- Registration of land for different types of development (taking into account the requirements of urban planning standards at the local level and many other factors).
- Representing the interests of the client in state institutions, preparing for the trial, as well as providing assistance during the trial.
The services of a land lawyer are available to individuals and legal entities equally. If it is necessary to draw up transactions for the sale, lease, donation of land, the draft agreement is studied in detail, adjustments are made in accordance with the wishes of the client. Together with the client, all stages of dispute resolution in state institutions and courts are overcome. Due to the fact that our lawyers have practical experience, it is possible to quickly find a solution in situations that, at first glance, seem hopeless.
The list of professional services in land relations available to our clients is quite extensive. You can contact us at the phone numbers listed on the site and ask your question. To receive detailed legal advice, you will be offered to meet in person at a convenient time. At the same time, it will be possible not only to find out possible options for resolving a land dispute, but also ways to avoid it.
Lawyer on land: the price of the issue
Problems in the field of land relations are much easier and more convenient to solve with the help of competent specialists. This gives a real chance to close pressing issues with the land, to receive recommendations on how best to take action in a given situation. At the same time, it is quite natural that customers are interested in the cost of the services provided. This aspect is defined:
- The circumstances of the case.
- The complexity of the situation.
- Presence/absence of title documents.
- The number of participants in the dispute.
- The need for field consultations, etc.
The complex of these and other factors directly affects the increase or decrease in labor costs, with which the size of the final cost is directly related. The final price must be negotiated on an individual basis. It is important to understand that often the costs of cooperation with a land lawyer turn out to be quite justified, since there is a real chance to resolve the dispute in favor of the client.
Our company practices an advance payment scheme. You contribute part of the funds, after which work begins on finding a solution for a specific disputable situation. The process ensures the obligatory use of current legislation and the correct sequence of actions.
Prices for services in Lawrange are set according to the principle of transparency, while clients always remain aware of the work done and its cost. The most important resource for us is time (both yours and ours), so we strive to effectively resolve the problem that has arisen.
Stages of our work
Cooperation with a land lawyer implies setting a specific task. For example, there is a need to obtain ownership of a plot or sell land, etc. Clients usually do not care how exactly this will be carried out, the main thing is that within the framework of the current legislation.
First of all, the lawyer conducts a thorough survey and examines the available documentation in order to give an accurate assessment of the upcoming actions, time and cost. The client must be familiarized with the rights with which he is endowed and duties. After that, taking into account all the nuances and financial efficiency, they begin to agree on a work plan. At this stage, work is underway to create a legal position necessary for the successful resolution of the dispute. The client is given a forecast of the result for a particular case. After making an advance payment, the specialist proceeds to implement the chosen action plan.
Depending on the problem that the person has addressed, the land lawyer can:
- Accompany various transactions.
- Drafting lease agreements.
- Offer the client options for pre-trial conflict resolution (if any).
- Prepare pleadings and other legal documents that can be used during litigation.
- Draw up appeals, cassation complaints – if the court case is considered, but the result is not satisfactory, the land lawyer will prepare documents and appeal the case to a higher court.
- Conduct the case at the stage of execution of the court decision – the execution of the court decision by bailiffs is monitored, and in case of their inaction, a corresponding complaint is filed.
For each client, the lawyer develops an individual plan for solving a specific land problem. The more unique and accurate it is, the more efficiently and quickly the work will be done. In the case of litigation, an individual approach based on the norms of the current legislation will ensure a positive outcome in favor of the client.
How to choose a good specialist
Land disputes are faced by both private and legal entities. Disputes regarding land can arise between neighbors, organizations, municipalities, etc. For this reason, it is extremely important to hire a good specialist who thoroughly knows all the nuances of land legislation. Only a sufficiently experienced lawyer will be able to provide effective and prompt assistance in resolving land disputes or performing standard tasks.
You can be sure that you can be helped if:
Order a consultation- During the first consultation, the lawyer listens very carefully and asks many clarifying questions about the problem. He studies the available documentation in detail and analyzes the situation. No matter how rich his experience would be, each case is always unique, so a good lawyer must delve into every detail.
- Choose a highly specialized lawyer for cooperation – you should not opt for a “universal soldier”, who will issue a deferment from the army and solve problems with an overdue loan, and at the same time is an expert in land affairs. Our law firm employs specialists of different profiles, which gives each of them the opportunity to focus on all the nuances and pitfalls of a particular area. The narrow profile of a lawyer is a sign of highly efficient work, a quick resolution of a controversial issue and, accordingly, a chance for significant budget savings.
It is also recommended to inquire about the experience of a land lawyer and do not neglect the reviews of acquaintances, especially if their cases were similar to yours.
You should remember the importance of contacting a specialist at an early stage of a conflict situation, without trying to solve the problem on your own. In land legal relations, as in medicine, the rule applies: “Self-treatment is dangerous with complications.” Misinterpretation of the law, omission of important points threatens difficulties in the future. In addition, we recommend contacting a lawyer in person, because in this case it will be possible to most accurately find out all the questions of interest.
Why you should contact Lawrange
Our land lawyer will provide professional assistance in resolving many disputable situations. If you need to establish the right to a plot, highlight its boundaries, formalize an inheritance, assign a cadastral number, register a land allotment for ownership or lease, feel free to contact Lawrange. Our specialists are well versed in the nuances of land legislation, therefore they are able to effectively resolve disputes, including those with municipal organizations.
A land lawyer will ensure the restoration of justice, the protection of your rights and interests. Achieving success at the same time becomes possible due to an integrated approach to solving the problem – we deeply assess the risks and ways to avoid them, determine the prospects for the business. Having a narrow specialization, rich practice, having deep knowledge of the Land and Civil Code, a land lawyer will be a reliable assistant for everyone who decides to apply to our company.
We guarantee:
- Confidentiality – all information that a specialist has to work with in the course of a case remains only between him and the client.
- Search for alternative ways in case of an unsuccessful solution to the problem.
- Use of current provisions of the Land Code of Ukraine and the experience of many years of practice.
- Quick resolution of the case in favor of the client even at the consultation stage (in this case, other developments cannot be completely ruled out).
Contact our company to assess the level of complexity of the problem, search for its possible solutions and determine the likely financial costs. We will help determine the most optimal actions aimed at protecting your interests.
Conclusion
Any question regarding land ownership is individual, so it is extremely important to take into account all the nuances for its successful solution. Land lawyers of the Lawrange Attorney Association will help you find the right way out of any, even a difficult situation in land legal relations.
We carry out the necessary operations related to the ownership of land. You can contact us for detailed advice or the need to complete a transaction on purchase / sale of land, for comprehensive assistance in case of disputes, for example, between neighbors or legal organizations and municipal authorities. Taking into account the circumstances of the case, the complexity of the situation and other factors, the cost of the forthcoming work will be established, while you will remain aware of every step in your case.
FAQ
In which court are land disputes heard?
An administrative court is addressed if a dispute has arisen between an individual or legal entity on the one hand and state institutions, officials on the other. In other words, when it is necessary to challenge the inaction of this body, its decisions.
Economic courts consider cases related to the implementation of economic activities. Participants in the dispute may be entrepreneurs and legal entities.
It is recommended to opt for a court of general jurisdiction when the rights and interests of individuals, legal entities, the state are violated, or it is necessary to challenge them.
Should I be concerned about the statute of limitations for dealing with land disputes?
For any court, the statute of limitations and the deadline for filing an application with an administrative court play an important role. If this period is missed, without a valid reason, the possibility of restoring land rights in court is lost.
Is it necessary to be present during the trial?
It should be understood that in the case of personal participation in the court session, you will protect yourself from a possible misinterpretation by the court of the circumstances of the case or from an incorrect assessment of the evidence in the materials provided.
What is needed to increase the chances of success in a lawsuit?
Each case of land disputes consists of a number of individual nuances, so there is no universal solution for all problems. However, you can increase the chances of a positive outcome by preparing all the necessary documents and choosing a suitable legal position. In addition, it is important to form a correctly collected evidence base for the court, and in full. It will not be possible to provide the missing evidence to the court during the course of the case due to the use of new procedural codes by the legislation of Ukraine since December 2017.