
Property Disputes
Legal Kaam provides expert assistance in resolving property disputes through strategic legal action, ensuring rightful ownership and peaceful possession.
A property dispute is a legal disagreement related to real estate or land. These disputes commonly involve:
- Ownership conflicts
- Boundary issues or encroachment
- Inheritance or succession disagreements
- Possession claims
- Breach of sale or rental agreements
Common Parties Involved:
- Family members (in case of ancestral property)
- Neighbors (for boundary or encroachment)
- Buyers and sellers (for sale agreement breaches)
- Landlords and tenants (for possession/eviction)
- Illegal occupants or trespasser
Legal Remedies:
- Declaration of title
- Possession or recovery of property
- Injunction (stay order)
- Eviction of illegal occupants
- Partition of property
- Compensation for damages
List of Documents Required for a Property Dispute Case
- Title Deed / Sale Deed
- Proof of legal ownership of the property
- Non -Encumbrance Certificate (NEC)
- Confirms the property is free from loans, charges, or legal liabilities
- Mutation Certificate / Khata / Patta
- Revenue records showing updated ownership
- Property Tax Receipts
- Evidence of possession and payment of property taxes
- Land Records
- Official land ownership and usage records (especially for agricultural land)
- Legal Heir Certificate / Succession Certificate
- Required in cases of inherited or ancestral property
- Registered Will (if applicable)
- Testamentary document establishing the deceased's intent
- Utility Bills (Electricity, Water, Gas)
- Proof of possession and occupation of the property
- Agreement to Sell / Lease Deed / MoU
- Contractual documents showing terms of transaction or lease
- Site Plan / Building Plan / Layout Map
- Helpful in encroachment, boundary, or construction-related disputes
- Photographs / Videos
- Visual proof of encroachment, possession, or property condition
- Correspondence / Legal Notices / Emails
- Proof of communication or prior efforts to resolve the dispute
- Identity Proofs (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- For verification and court records
- Power of Attorney (PoA)
- If the case is being handled by a legal representative
- Court Orders / Previous Judgments (if any)
- If the property or parties have been involved in earlier litigation
FAQ's
FAQ's
1. Can I file a property dispute case without a title deed?
Yes. While a title deed is crucial, you can support your claim with other documents such as tax receipts, utility bills, and mutation records.
2. How long does a property dispute case take in court?
Property dispute cases can take 2 to 10 years depending on complexity, backlog, and evidence. Interim relief like stay orders can be granted sooner.
3. Can I get a stay order to prevent construction or sale of a disputed property?
Yes. You can seek a temporary injunction or stay order from the civil court to maintain the status quo during litigation.
