Chicago Real Estate Litigation Attorneys Who Protect Your Property and Your Investment
At Landsman Saldinger Carroll, real estate litigation is a key part of what we do—and we do it with precision, force, and experience. Our clients include commercial property owners, developers, landlords, tenants, limited partners, property managers, and condominium boards. They rely on us to resolve complex disputes that have real financial consequences and require smart, strategic thinking.
From multimillion-dollar developments to high-stakes partnership breakdowns, we are battle-tested litigators who know how to defend your rights and preserve your interests. Whether your dispute involves a broken lease, a construction defect, or a failed deal, our team will act quickly and decisively to get results.
Strategic Representation for a Wide Range of Clients
Our real estate litigation practice is as diverse as the properties and people we represent. We act on behalf of:
- Commercial and residential property owners
- Real estate developers and joint ventures
- General and limited partners
- Condominium and cooperative boards
- Property management companies
- Landlords and tenants
- Investors and financial stakeholders
Our attorneys are deeply familiar with the business side of real estate. We speak your language—whether you’re concerned about lease enforcement, financing disputes, or asset protection. We don’t just fight hard; we fight smart.
Common Real Estate Disputes We Handle
We are routinely called upon to handle some of the most challenging real estate litigation matters, including:
Chicago Commercial Lease Disputes
Enforcing or defending claims involving breach of lease, use clauses, default provisions, build-out obligations, and disputes over common area maintenance charges.
Purchase and Sale Agreement Conflicts
Claims involving misrepresentation, failure to disclose, failure to close, or disputes over terms, conditions, and earnest money.
Right of First Refusal and Option Agreements
Litigation regarding the enforcement or violation of contractual rights to purchase or lease real property, often arising in high-value commercial transactions.
Commercial and Residential Evictions in Chicago
Representing landlords and property owners in removing tenants for non-payment, breach of lease, holdover occupancy, or unlawful use.
Property Management Conflicts
Disputes between owners and property managers over mismanagement, financial improprieties, breach of fiduciary duty, and maintenance failures.
Premises Liability Claims
Representation in property-based injury claims, including claims arising from structural hazards, security failures, or alleged negligence on the premises.
Mechanic’s Liens and Construction Payment Disputes
Filing, enforcing, or vacating liens; litigating payment and performance disputes between owners, contractors, and subcontractors.
Construction and Design Defects
Claims involving defective workmanship, code violations, improper materials, or architect/engineer negligence resulting in property damage or loss of use.
Title and Ownership Disputes
Quiet title actions, claims involving boundary encroachments, adverse possession, easement rights, and disputes over rightful ownership.
Partnership and Joint Venture Disputes
Conflicts among real estate investors, co-owners, or development partners, including cases involving fraud, misappropriation, and dissolution.
Landlord–Tenant Disputes
We represent both landlords and tenants in matters involving rent non-payment, repairs and habitability issues, illegal lockouts, or lease interpretation.
Condominium and Cooperative Board Conflicts
Litigation involving the rights and duties of boards, unit owners, and management companies, including elections, assessments, and enforcement of governing documents.
Specific Performance Actions
Seeking or opposing court-ordered enforcement of real estate contracts when monetary damages are not sufficient.
Notable Real Estate Litigation in the Public Eye
Although most real estate disputes are resolved privately, certain high-profile cases demonstrate the types of issues we see every day.
One well-known example is the dispute surrounding the Trump SoHo project, where condominium buyers brought legal claims after learning that sales figures were allegedly misrepresented. Though settled out of court, the litigation highlighted key real estate concerns such as marketing disclosures, buyer reliance, and developer liability—areas we frequently litigate on behalf of clients.
Another instructive case is the battle between WeWork and its investor SoftBank over a failed multibillion-dollar stock purchase, which ultimately involved disputes over control of company-owned and leased office real estate. The case illustrated how partnership breakdowns, particularly in high-stakes joint ventures, can cascade into complex real estate litigation.
These public examples reflect the same legal themes we resolve every day—just without the headlines. Whether your dispute involves a national development or a local commercial lease, the legal issues are real, the consequences are serious, and we know how to handle them.
How We Approach Real Estate Litigation
We approach every matter with a strategic mindset and a trial-ready posture. While many disputes are resolved through negotiation or mediation, we prepare each case as if it will go to court. This preparation not only strengthens our position at every stage—it sends a clear message that we’re serious about protecting your rights.
Our team takes the time to understand your business, your goals, and your risks. We analyze every contract, every clause, and every communication. We know when to be aggressive, when to negotiate, and when to escalate. Most importantly, we know how to deliver results.
We are also skilled in managing time-sensitive situations, such as:
- Seeking injunctive relief to prevent wrongful sales, foreclosures, or unlawful occupancy
- Filing emergency motions to preserve assets or maintain the status quo
- Responding quickly to lease violations, construction delays, or non-payment
Our Track Record
We’ve handled everything from bet-the-property litigation to rapid-fire landlord-tenant disputes. Our attorneys have:
- Secured judgments for millions of dollars in ownership and partnership disputes
- Obtained injunctive relief to stop sales and block transfers of valuable commercial property
- Defended against frivolous mechanic’s liens and cleared title for major development deals
- Represented developers and owners in construction defect cases that threatened habitability and asset value
- Resolved complex multi-party disputes involving condominium boards, sponsors, and managing agents
Our results speak for themselves. But more importantly, they speak for our clients—who return to us time and again because they trust us to get the job done.
The Bottom Line
Real estate litigation is not just about property. It’s about money. It’s about control. It’s about the future of your investment. When something goes wrong—when a deal falls apart, a tenant refuses to vacate, a contractor doesn’t deliver, or a partner turns on you—you need attorneys who can fix it.
At Landsman Saldinger Carroll, we don’t just understand the legal landscape—we know how to dominate it. We think like litigators, act like strategists, and fight like your future depends on it—because sometimes, it does.
Contact Landsman Saldinger Carroll today to discuss your real estate dispute and learn how we can help you take control of the situation.
