Because of the complexities of property law, a person’s rights may not always be straightforward or clear-cut.

Thomas helps clients understand their property rights in simple terms, and has represented clients in a wide range of property disputes, including:

  • Disputes between farmers over property rights, boundary disputes, private nuisance, and between relatives regarding family farms
  • The forced sale of land by co-owners and the appointment of statutory trustees under the Property Law Act (e.g., when a co-owner wants to force the sale of jointly owned land)
  • Detinue, bailment, and conversion disputes (involving unlawful detention or misuse of property, or failure to care for property entrusted to someone)
  • Contract disputes involving the purchase or sale of commercial or residential property, or businesses
  • Commercial lease disputes, including those under the Retail Shop Leases legislation
  • Applications for injunctions or specific performance (to stop someone from doing something or to force them to take certain actions regarding property)
  • Claims for trespass, nuisance, or negligence (commonly known as torts or “civil wrongs”)
  • Claims for constructive or resulting trusts, or other equitable claims (e.g., when a person improves property and seeks a contribution from the owner or interest in the property)
  • Lodging caveats over land to protect a person’s rights or handling claims related to improper caveat lodgements

 

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† The material on the website is presented as general information only, is not intended as legal advice, and must not be relied upon as such. You should make your own inquiries and obtain independent professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances before making any legal decisions.

†† All enquiries for the performance of legal services should be directed to Thomas, through Hallewell Law, in the first instance.