Real Estate Litigation

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When Real Estate Deals Go Wrong

South Florida's real estate market moves fast, and when transactions fall apart, the stakes are enormous. Whether you're a buyer fighting to recover a six-figure deposit, a seller enforcing a contract, or a developer navigating a title defect that threatens a closing, you need an attorney who understands both the transactional side and the courtroom side of real estate law.

At The Kogan Firm, real estate litigation is a core part of our practice. We represent buyers, sellers, lenders, borrowers, and developers in disputes that range from contract interpretation to emergency injunctive relief.

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Deposit Disputes & Contract Enforcement

Earnest money disputes are among the most common, and most contentious real estate conflicts in Florida. When a deal collapses, both parties typically claim the deposit, and the escrow agent won't release funds without mutual agreement or a court order. We handle interpleader actions, breach of contract claims, and specific performance suits to protect our clients' financial interests.

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Foreclosure Prosecution & Defense

We represent both lenders pursuing foreclosure and borrowers defending against it. On the plaintiff side, we prosecute mortgage defaults efficiently, from the initial lis pendens through summary judgment and sale. On the defense side, we challenge standing, examine the loan history, and negotiate workouts when possible. Our commercial lending background gives us a structural understanding of loan documents that many general litigators lack.

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Title Defects & Quiet Title Actions

Title issues can surface at the worst possible time, often right before a closing or during a refinance. We handle quiet title actions to clear clouds on title, resolve boundary disputes, and address recording errors that threaten ownership. Whether it's a stale mortgage satisfaction, a missing heir, or a fraudulent conveyance, we move quickly to protect your property rights.

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Landlord-Tenant & Lease Disputes

Commercial lease disputes, holdover tenants, rent disputes, CAM charges, lease termination disagreements, require prompt legal action. We represent both landlords and tenants in eviction proceedings, breach of lease claims, and negotiations that keep commercial relationships intact when possible.