Real estate investments are one of the surest financial decisions you can make for your business or family, but that doesn’t mean they come without risks. Doing things the right way –from ensuring fair contract terms, quieting title, and navigating landlord-tenant disputes– is key to protecting valuable real estate investments in Western Pennsylvania. Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting, you need the dedicated attorneys at Mette Law to guide you through this complex but rewarding legal process.

Western Pennsylvania Real Estate Attorneys for Residential Homeowners and Purchasers

Buying or selling a home in major cities such as Pittsburgh is no easy task. With high mortgage rates and limited options for urban buyers, families and business owners need independent legal advice throughout this process. Realtors work on commission, meaning they’ll say or do anything to push transactions through.

Our Pittsburgh real estate lawyers work for you. We’re even obligated to provide you with ethical and independent advice based on your best interest, not our bottom line, in the following areas:

• Deeds and titles
• Easements and encumbrances (liens or pre-existing agreements)
• Construction contracts and contractors
• Inspections
• Tax implications and incentives
• Mortgage considerations and costs
• Escrow accounts
• Quiet title actions
• Contract disputes 
• Specific performance (forced sale) or reimbursement litigation
• Realtor disputes
• Landlord-tenant issues

Whether you’re buying a home, selling an apartment, or renting commercial property in Pittsburgh, you can trust our dedicated independent real estate team.

Pittsburgh Real Property Litigators

Real estate law forms the foundation of the American legal system, with aspects of real property principles dating back to pre-colonial times. This makes real estate and related litigation extremely complex, especially in original states such as Pennsylvania. Not every law firm is equipped to handle complex title and real estate litigation, but our experienced real estate attorneys know how to fight for the following rights:

Damages (Return/Surrender of Down Payment)

Not every real estate transaction closes. Homes don’t pass inspection, buyers have remorse, or the financing doesn’t come through. Every Pennsylvania real estate contract includes the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. This means buyers or sellers cannot generally use minor contractual breaches as a pretext for canceling contracts they regret.

Suppose the buyer or seller breached the purchase contract by refusing to close or cancel in bad faith. In that case, you can retain an experienced real estate attorney to file litigation for financial damages. This could allow you to maintain the down payment or require its return, along with incidental damages.

Specific Performance (Forced Sale/Rental)

Real estate transactions also allow for a less common legal remedy called ‘specific performance’. Under the right circumstances, experienced real property litigators can ask the court to order a sale at the agreed-upon price.

Real Estate Lawyers and Litigators in Pittsburgh, PA

At Mette Law, we understand that many families and business owners are investing their hard-earned savings into real estate transactions. Do not make these valuable investments without help from an experienced and independent real estate attorney for Western Pennsylvania.

If any part of your real estate matter involves injuries, unsafe property conditions, or premises disputes, our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers can also help protect your rights. Call our Pittsburgh legal team today at (717) 232-5000 or connect with us online.