“Title issues resolved before closing”
We identified and cleared title problems ahead of a client's closing date, protecting their purchase and keeping the transaction on track.
Practice Area
Real Estate Law
Protecting Your Property & Peace of Mind
Clear guidance through purchases, sales, refinancing, leases, disputes, and smooth closings.
Overview
Buying, selling, or addressing property-related issues can feel overwhelming, especially when major financial decisions are involved. At Romaya Law, we guide clients through real estate matters with clear guidance, careful analysis, and practical legal strategy.
45days
Builders lien filing window (Builders Lien Act)
7days
Presale rescission right under REDMA
2yr
Limitation period for most real estate claims
CPL
Certificate of Pending Litigation freezes title
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Why Having a Property Lawyer Matters
Real estate transactions involve more than paperwork — they carry legal considerations that affect your rights, financial commitments, and long-term security. We help individuals, families, and businesses navigate real estate matters by reviewing contracts and examining title issues so nothing is missed.
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Real Estate Litigation in Vancouver: When Disputes Require the Courtroom
Not every property dispute resolves at the negotiating table. When a title is clouded by fraud, a co-owner refuses to cooperate, a builder walks off a project, or a commercial landlord locks out a tenant, litigation becomes necessary. A real estate litigation lawyer in Vancouver coordinates the procedural steps that protect your interest — from filing in BC Supreme Court to registering a Certificate of Pending Litigation against title to preserve your claim while proceedings advance. Acting early often determines whether you preserve your rights or lose them to a limitation period. Under BC's Limitation Act, most real estate claims must be commenced within two years of discovery.
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Property Co-Ownership Disputes: When Shared Ownership Breaks Down
Joint ownership of real property — whether between business partners, family members, or investors — works smoothly until it doesn't. When co-owners deadlock over sale timing, development, financing, or management, BC's Partition of Property Act gives any co-owner the right to apply to court to force a sale or a physical partition of the land. A property co-ownership dispute lawyer can negotiate a buyout, structure an agreement that avoids court, or pursue partition proceedings when negotiation fails. The outcome depends heavily on the ownership structure, any existing co-ownership agreement, and the specific relief sought.
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Title Disputes in British Columbia: Protecting Your Interest on Title
Title is the foundation of every real estate transaction. Boundary encroachments, easement conflicts, competing registrations, fraudulent transfers, and estate disputes can all cloud title and paralyze a sale or financing. BC's Land Title Act governs what gets registered and how priority is determined. A title dispute lawyer in BC can register a Certificate of Pending Litigation to freeze dealings on the property while a claim is resolved, bring an action in BC Supreme Court to rectify or cancel a registration, or defend against a claim that threatens your ownership. Early legal advice is critical — title disputes affect insurability, marketability, and your ability to refinance.
Our commitment
Protecting Your Property & Peace of Mind
Why Romaya Law
Why Choose Romaya Law for Your Real Estate Matters?
We Simplify the Process
We explain every matter in clear language so you always understand your options.
We Protect Your Interests
We safeguard your position throughout the transaction, from offer to closing.
Transparent Fees & Guidance
Clear, upfront estimates with no hidden costs.
Knowledgeable in BC Real Estate Requirements
Our work is aligned with Vancouver and British Columbia property laws.
Client-Focused Approach
We provide personalized support tailored to your transaction.
Real outcomes
Client Achievements
“Clarity on complex lease obligations”
We reviewed a commercial lease and clarified the client's obligations, helping them sign with confidence and avoid future disputes.
“Enforcing contractual rights”
When a seller attempted to withdraw from a deal, we enforced our client's contractual rights and secured the outcome they were entitled to.
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Our real estate law services
Construction & Builders Lien Disputes
File, enforce, or remove builders liens and resolve construction disputes.
Learn moreCommercial Lease & Tenancy Disputes
Commercial lease litigation and residential tenancy/RTB disputes for landlords and tenants.
Learn morePrivate Mortgages & Enforcement
Structure, register, and enforce private mortgages through BC's courts.
Learn moreProperty & Title Disputes
CPLs, boundary and co-ownership disputes, fraudulent transfers, and presale claims.
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