Speak to Our Real Estate Litigation & Property Dispute Lawyers In Auckland

Our team assists property owners, property investors, property developers, tenants and other clients across New Zealand with various property matters and legal issues. We work in relation to both residential and commercial property, providing comprehensive legal advice to help you achieve your goals.

We can help with the following property issues:

Disputes with Neighbours

Disputes with neighbours can often be a difficult process and requires an understanding of property lines, infringements, and overlapping claims. These disputes can often be complex, involving title records, boundary surveys, and your rights at law. Our team of lawyers are equipped with the right tools and skills to assist.

We provide top-notch legal advice to help you sort out any disputes between you and your neighbours. Our skilled team excels at understanding complex maps of property boundaries, land ownership documents, local council rules, statutory law such as the Fencing Act 1978 or the Building Act 2004, and the law of torts. We know how important it is that your rights are protected and are equipped to do so.

Whether your dispute has to do with boundaries and encroachments, fences, use of land or buildings, building alterations, nuisance and trespass, or a disputed easement and right of way, we are here to help you to find a friendly solution and make sure any disputes with your neighbours are sorted out fairly and promptly.

Unit Title Disputes

Unit title disputes can often be complicated and are a common form of property conflict. They typically occur from disagreements about how shared areas are divided, accountability for repairs, problems over ownership, quarrels about shared facilities, and arguments about management.

If you are in the middle of a unit titles dispute, it is vital to know your rights and duties under the Unit Titles Act 2010 to be able to handle your dispute effectively.

Evolution Lawyers are here to help you sort out these complex problems to safeguard your rights. Whether you are an owner or tenant, or any other related party involved in a unit title disagreement, we are here to help.

Our team understands and is proficient in applying the laws related to unit titles, making sure your interests and rights are secure. We handle the complex nature of unit title disputes with accuracy and efficiency.

Our goal is to reach a pleasing resolution quickly and to relieve the stress and hassle that comes with these disputes on you.

Residential Tenancy Disputes

Residential tenancy disputes can often be tricky for both landlords and tenants.

Whether your dispute is about unpaid rent, an unfair eviction notice, property repairs, upkeep issues, lease agreements, and more, our team is here to give you the legal advice you need.

We understand your rights and obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and your tenancy agreement. We will bring our knowledge, skills, and expertise to any residential property dispute that you may have, to ensure that your rights and interests are being protected.

Our team is skilled at helping you to reach the best possible outcome through the dispute resolution process.

Disputes around residential properties often go to the Tenancy Tribunal, which can be daunting. We are here to assist and guide you through the whole process and ease your fears.

Commercial Property Disputes

Our team at Evolution Lawyers are equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle a variety of commercial property disputes. We deal with disputes over issues such as rent, lease reviews and renewals, maintenance and repairs, health and safety, and more.

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, we understand your rights and interests under the Property Law Act 2007 and lease agreement. We are here to make sure they are protected. You can rely on us to handle the dispute resolution process, allowing you to concentrate on your main business activities.

We aim to solve commercial property disputes in the most cost-efficient manner and to achieve outcomes that meet your business goals and expectations.

Building and Construction Disputes

Our skilled team of lawyers is here to handle all building and construction disputes efficiently and professionally for you. We are experienced in the complexities of building law and construction contracts and are here to make sure your rights and interests are maintained.

The dispute resolution process for building and construction disputes is set out in the Construction Contracts Act 2002. It includes disputes over contract errors, site conditions, costs, failure to comply with obligations, quality of work, building defects, and more.

Often when there is a construction dispute, it is sent to the Building Disputes Tribunal. We will guide you through this process and ensure that you are aware of all the dispute resolution options available to you, such as mediation, arbitration, and adjudication.

From smaller disagreements to larger construction disputes, we provide the same level of expertise and representation you need to achieve the best possible outcome.

Real Estate Agent Misconduct and Defective Property Claims

When real estate agents fail to disclose significant property issues or provide false information during a sale, buyers can face substantial financial losses and legal challenges.

Our experienced property litigation team assists victims of real estate agent misconduct by filing formal complaints with the Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA) and pursuing court action under consumer protection legislation including the Fair Trading Act 1986.

We recognise the financial and emotional stress caused by discovering hidden defects after settlement and are committed to securing compensation for clients who have been the victims of deceptive property sales practices.