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Real Estate Disputes

Worcester Real Estate Disputes Attorneys
Serving Worcester, Middlesex and Hampden Counties

Real estate disputes can involve significant money and, often, a property you call home or rely on for your livelihood. From boundary disagreements to landlord-tenant conflicts and title issues, Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray helps clients resolve property disputes efficiently, whether that means negotiation or litigation.

We represent both individual property owners and businesses, and we understand how disruptive a real estate dispute can be to your plans.


Types Of Real Estate Disputes We Handle

  • Boundary and easement disputes between neighboring property owners.
  • Landlord-tenant conflicts, including evictions and lease disputes.
  • Title defects and disputes over property ownership.
  • Breach of real estate purchase or sale agreements.
  • Zoning and land use disputes.

Protecting What You Own

Whether you are a homeowner dealing with a boundary dispute, a landlord navigating a difficult eviction, or a buyer facing a title issue that threatens a closing, real estate disputes require both legal knowledge and a practical understanding of how property transactions actually work.

We work to resolve disputes as efficiently as possible, but we are prepared to litigate when a fair resolution requires it.


Frequently Asked Questions

An easement dispute arises when there is disagreement over another party’s legal right to use part of your property, such as for a shared driveway or utility access. These disputes often hinge on old deeds or long-standing usage patterns.

Massachusetts requires landlords to follow a specific legal process, including proper notice and a court filing, before evicting a tenant. Self-help evictions, such as changing locks without a court order, are illegal.

A title defect, such as an unresolved lien or a gap in the chain of ownership, can complicate or block a sale. We help clients investigate and resolve title issues so a transaction can move forward.

Yes, if negotiation does not resolve the disagreement. Boundary disputes are often resolved through a survey and, if necessary, a court action to establish the legal property line.

Depending on the terms of the agreement, remedies can include specific performance, requiring the sale to proceed, or damages to compensate for losses caused by the breach.