Property Dispute Lawyers in Melbourne
Property disputes, planning and compulsory acquisitions are the new battleground between ageing populations trying to retain proprietary wealth and the societal pressures on limited resources in a changing environmental landscape.
Our property dispute law team is well experienced in dealing professionally and sensibly with acquiring authorities, neighbours, councils and opposing lawyers. We are always prepared for the good fight and are not afraid to champion our clients when it is in their interests to do so.
In the event of your property being compulsorily acquired our compulsory acquisition team can help you to the best outcome.
Our property dispute lawyers are leading experts in their field and always strive to broaden and deepen their knowledge of property and real estate law, helping them to better deliver a comprehensive representation for clients from the business and private sectors.
We provide advice to parties subject to compulsory acquisition as well as those facing planning disputes (whether it is a high-rise development of just an extension), fencing issues, covenants or historic overlay.
Aitken Partners acts for, tenants, landowners and businesses affected by most major projects in Victoria as well as interstate and for many owners affected by minor road widening schemes and public acquisition overlays. We also provide advice for loss on sale for properties affected by acquisitions, easements, POAs and other processes.
Our property dispute lawyers also assist in various other property related disputes including:
- Building and development disputes.
- Owners’ Corporation disputes.
- Disputes relating to mortgages, caveats and other encumbrances.
- Co-ownership of land or partition disputes.
- Commercial, retail and residential tenancies disputes.
- Planning objections and disputes.
Get in touch
To get in touch with our property dispute lawyers in Melbourne, fill out the form below or give us a call: +61 3 8600 6000
Located in Melbourne CBD at Level 28, 140 William Street, Melbourne. Servicing all Melbourne suburbs online and within a 15-minute drive for: Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, South Yarra, St Kilda, Brunswick, Collingwood, Prahran, South Melbourne, North Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selling a disputed property can be complex. It often requires court approval or agreement between the parties involved in the dispute.
The specific court depends on the location and the nature of the dispute. It could be a local court, a state court, or in some cases, a specialised land court.
Property disputes can take anywhere from several months to several years to resolve, depending on the complexity and the chosen resolution method.
Property assessments can usually be challenged through a formal appeal process with the local tax assessor's office.
Yes, property disputes are typically classified as civil cases.
Yes, there are often statutes of limitations that restrict the time within which a property line dispute can be initiated. These vary by jurisdiction.
You can usually check with the local land records office or registry to see if any legal notices, liens, or caveats have been filed against the property.
You should consider legal action when all other attempts at resolution (negotiation, mediation) have failed, and you have a strong legal basis for your claim.
A boundary dispute is a disagreement between neighbors about the location of their shared property line.