Experienced Real Estate Disputes
Protecting buyers, sellers, and property owners in South Florida's high-stakes real estate market.
In South Florida's competitive real estate market, transactions can move at a breathtaking pace — and when something goes wrong, the financial consequences can be devastating. Whether you are a buyer who has lost a deposit, a seller accused of concealing a defect, or a property owner whose title has been clouded by a competing claim, we have the experience and tenacity to protect your interests.
Real estate purchase and sale disputes in Florida are governed primarily by the contract itself, together with Florida's disclosure requirements and general contract law. We have handled disputes involving the standard FAR/BAR and AS-IS contracts used throughout Florida, as well as custom purchase agreements in commercial and high-value residential transactions.
We also handle quiet title actions — lawsuits asking the court to formally determine ownership of a property and eliminate all competing or adverse claims — arising from errors in the chain of title, fraudulent deeds, unresolved liens, adverse possession claims, and post-foreclosure title issues. Clear title is the foundation of every real estate transaction, and when it is clouded, we resolve it.
Unique
Every parcel of real property is legally unique
This makes specific performance — compelling the other party to complete the transaction — available in ways it is not for ordinary goods or services.
Strict
Contract deadlines are strictly enforced
Missing a notice, contingency, or closing deadline in a Florida real estate contract can permanently waive your rights under that agreement.
Required
Sellers must disclose known material defects
Florida's disclosure obligation applies even in AS-IS contracts — the AS-IS clause does not eliminate the seller's duty to disclose what they know.
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What We Can Help With
— THE PROCESS
How Real Estate Disputes Are Resolved
Identify the breach and assess your position
We review the contract, all correspondence, inspection reports, and closing documents to determine what went wrong, who bears responsibility, and what remedies are available under Florida law.
Send a formal demand
Before filing suit, we typically send a formal demand letter identifying the breach, documenting your damages, and providing the other party an opportunity to resolve the matter — often the most cost-effective path.
Mediation (often required)
Most Florida real estate contracts require mediation before litigation. We prepare thoroughly for mediation and use it as an opportunity to achieve the best possible outcome without the cost and uncertainty of a trial.
File suit if necessary
If mediation fails, we file in circuit court. Real estate claims can include breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, specific performance, rescission, and quiet title — often in the same lawsuit.
Trial or negotiated resolution
Most cases settle before trial, often after the parties have seen the evidence through discovery. When they do not settle, Attorney Matos is prepared to try the case to a judge or jury.
— OUR APPROACH
Real Estate Contracts Have Strict Deadlines
Real estate contracts contain strict deadlines and notice requirements that can permanently affect your rights if missed. We move quickly when clients come to us with a real estate dispute — evaluating the contract, the parties' conduct, and applicable law before advising on a course of action. Whether the matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires a quiet title action or full litigation, we pursue the outcome that best protects your financial interests.
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