How We Handle Property Disputes?
At SNS Legal Aid, we provide legal expertise in resolving property disputes efficiently, ensuring rightful ownership and possession. Our approach includes litigation, mediation, and settlement negotiations. We handle:
- Title Disputes – Ownership conflicts due to fraudulent transactions or inheritance claims.
- Partition of Property – Legal division of joint property among heirs or co-owners.
- Encroachment & Possession Issues – Resolving illegal possession and encroachment cases.
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes – Eviction, non-payment of rent, and lease disputes.
- RERA & Builder Disputes – Cases against delayed possession and fraudulent builders.
- Real Estate Fraud – Legal recourse for misrepresentation and property scams.
- Adverse Possession & Easement Rights – Claims arising from long-term property use.
Basic Laws & Acts Involved in Property Disputes
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – Governs property transfer laws in India.
- Indian Contract Act, 1872 – Governs agreements related to property transactions.
- Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 – Restricts illegal benami property transactions.
- RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 – Protects homebuyers against real estate fraud.
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Governs inheritance of property among Hindus.
- Indian Easements Act, 1882 – Regulates rights of access and property use.
- Rent Control Acts (State-Specific) – Protects rights of tenants and landlords.
Our Property Legal Services
✅ Property title verification & legal due diligence
✅ Filing & defending property ownership claims
✅ Drafting & contesting partition deeds
✅ Mediation & settlement of real estate disputes
✅ Representation in RERA & builder fraud cases
✅ Legal action for unauthorized possession & encroachment
✅ Landlord-tenant agreement drafting & dispute resolution
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ownership disputes can be resolved through court litigation or out-of-court settlements. A thorough title verification and documentary proof help establish rightful ownership.
Yes, disputes can be settled through mediation, arbitration, or mutual settlement agreements to avoid prolonged litigation.
- Filing a suit for possession under the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
- Seeking an injunction under the Civil Procedure Code (CPC).
- Initiating criminal proceedings for trespassing under IPC.
We assist in:
- Drafting partition deeds & filing partition suits.
- Negotiating amicable settlements among co-owners.
- Representing clients in court for disputed partition claims.
Buyers can file a complaint under RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016) or Consumer Protection Act, 2019 for compensation.
A title verification process includes:
- Examining Sale Deed & Encumbrance Certificate.
- Checking mutation records & tax receipts.
- Conducting a court search for pending litigations.
Adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership if they have continuously occupied land for 12+ years without objection from the actual owner.
The landlord can issue a legal eviction notice and file a case under the Rent Control Act if the tenant violates the lease agreement.
Yes, a builder can be sued under RERA, Consumer Protection Act, or Indian Contract Act for project delays and non-fulfillment of promises.
We provide:
- Expert legal representation in property litigation.
- Drafting and reviewing legal property documents.
- Mediation for amicable dispute resolution.