Real Estate Litigation

When a Property Dispute Requires a Litigator

Real property is often the most valuable asset a person or business owns. When ownership is contested, a transaction falls apart, or a co-owner refuses to cooperate, the financial consequences can be severe. These disputes rarely resolve on their own.

Sondak Law Group handles real estate litigation at every stage — from pre-litigation strategy through motion practice, trial, and appeal. Ms. Sondak brings both litigation experience and a licensed real estate broker’s understanding of the transactional context behind every dispute.

What We Handle

Real Estate Matters We Litigate

Partition Actions & Co-ownership Disputes

When co-owners cannot agree on the use, sale, or management of real property, a court can order a partition or forced sale. These disputes arise between family members, business partners, and investors.

Partition actions (RPAPL 901)
Forced sale proceedings
Co-ownership and investor conflicts
Accounting for rents and profits

Title, Deed Fraud & Ownership Disputes

Contested ownership can arise from fraudulent deed transfers, forgery, or gaps in the chain of title. Deed fraud requires immediate legal action to reverse the transfer and restore rightful ownership.

Title and ownership disputes
Deed fraud and fraudulent transfers
Forgery and unauthorized conveyances
Quiet title actions

Property Damage & Construction Disputes

Flooding, water intrusion, and structural damage caused by neighboring properties or construction require litigation when responsible parties refuse to take responsibility for the harm caused.

Construction-related property damage
Flooding and water intrusion claims
Structural damage in residential apartments
Neighbor and adjoining owner liability

Real Estate Litigation

Real estate disputes are among the most financially significant legal matters a property owner, investor, or developer can face. Whether the conflict involves contested ownership, a fraudulent deed transfer, or a breakdown in a purchase agreement, the outcome can determine the fate of a valuable asset.

Sondak Law Group represents clients at every stage of these disputes — from pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal. Every matter is handled with the understanding that real property is not just a legal asset but a financial one.

Partition actions (RPAPL 901)
Title and ownership disputes
Deed fraud and fraudulent deed transfers
Real estate contract disputes
Construction-related property damage litigation
Flooding, water intrusion, and structural damage claims
Co-ownership and investor conflicts involving real property
Alisa Sondak, Esq.

Former licensed real estate broker. Personally handles every real estate matter from start to finish.

Partition Actions

When co-owners of real property cannot agree on its use, sale, or management, a court can order a partition — either a physical division of the property or a forced sale with proceeds distributed among the owners. Partition actions under RPAPL 901 are one of the most common forms of real estate litigation in New York.

These disputes frequently arise between family members who have inherited property together, business partners who have purchased property jointly, or investors who can no longer agree on how to manage a shared asset.

Partition actions under RPAPL 901
Forced sale proceedings
Co-ownership disputes between family members, partners, or investors
Accounting for rents and profits during co-ownership
Post-sale distribution disputes
Alisa Sondak, Esq.

Personally drafts all legal papers. No hand-offs to associates at any stage.

Title, Deed Fraud & Ownership Disputes

Contested ownership of real property can arise from competing claims, fraudulent deed transfers, forgery, or gaps in the chain of title. Deed fraud — where a forged or unauthorized deed is used to transfer property — is a serious problem in New York and requires immediate legal action to reverse the transfer and restore rightful ownership.

These matters move quickly. If you believe a fraudulent transfer has occurred involving your property, early legal intervention is essential.

Title and ownership disputes
Deed fraud and fraudulent deed transfers
Forgery and unauthorized conveyances
Quiet title actions
Competing ownership claims
Alisa Sondak, Esq.

Consistent litigation strategy from first notice through resolution.

Property Damage Litigation

Structural damage, flooding, and water intrusion can cause serious harm to residential and commercial property. When a neighboring property owner, building, or construction project causes damage and refuses to take responsibility, litigation is often the only way to recover losses and stop ongoing harm.

These claims require both legal and practical knowledge of property conditions, construction standards, and damage assessment — areas where Ms. Sondak's background as a licensed real estate broker provides meaningful advantage.

Construction-related property damage litigation
Flooding and water intrusion claims
Structural damage disputes involving residential apartments
Neighbor and adjoining owner liability
Claims against building owners and managing agents
Alisa Sondak, Esq.

Former general counsel for a private family office. Understands the business context behind every dispute.

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