Protecting Your Interests In Chattanooga Real Estate Disputes

A real estate dispute can put more than a property at stake. It can affect your money, business and plans for the future. Whether the issue involves a lease, a property defect or a real estate deal, acting early can help you protect your interests and understand your legal options.

At Tidwell & Associates, our real estate attorneys represent Chattanooga clients in disputes over homes, businesses and other property. We treat our clients like family. We take time to understand what is at stake and use practical legal plans to protect their interests.

Resolving Landlord-Tenant Matters

Real estate disputes can arise between buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, tenants and others tied to a property. We represent both landlords and tenants in landlord/tenant matters that may affect their property, money or business.

Landlord Representation

We represent landlords in commercial lease disputes involving:

• Nonpayment of rent: When tenants do not make rent payments required by the lease.
• Lease violations: Responding when a tenant does not follow the lease terms.
• Property damage: Addressing damage that may affect the property or the landlord’s investment.
• Unauthorized alterations: Handling issues over changes to the property that the lease does not allow.
• Eviction proceedings: Representing landlords when nonpayment or a lease violation may lead to eviction.

These disputes can put a property investment and cash flow at risk. We work to address the issue while protecting the landlord’s rights under the lease.

Tenant Representation

We represent tenants in claims involving:

• Failure to maintain the property: Addressing cases where a landlord does not meet the lease’s upkeep duties.
• Improper charges: Challenging charges that may not be allowed by the lease or law.
• Lease interpretation: Addressing disagreements over what the lease terms mean.
• Wrongful eviction defense: Representing tenants who face an eviction they believe is not allowed by law.
• Security deposit recovery: Seeking the return of a security deposit when a landlord has not returned it or given a proper account.

We work to protect the tenant’s rights under the lease and the ability to keep the business running.

When Construction Defects Become Real Estate Disputes

Construction defects can affect a property before or after a sale. Structural failures, water intrusion and poor workmanship can delay a closing, lower a property’s value or lead to a lawsuit after the sale.

For buyers, a defect may mean high repair costs over the property’s condition and what the seller disclosed. For sellers, the issue may raise questions about what they had to disclose and whether they may be liable for the defect.

Builders and contractors may also face claims involving faulty work, materials or construction. Construction disputes can overlap with real estate issues, particularly when construction defects affect a property sale. At Tidwell & Associates, we aim to resolve these issues though alternative dispute methods when possible but remain ready to leverage our extensive trial experience in court if it serves your best interests.

Talk To Us Before A Real Estate Dispute Disrupts Your Plans

A lease dispute, property defect or real estate deal can affect your money and plans. Whether you are a landlord, tenant, buyer or seller, early legal guidance can give you a better view of your options. Call Tidwell & Associates at 423-340-4222 or contact us online to discuss your options.