Property Dispute
Lawyers in Vancouver

McKechnie & Company represents property owners, buyers and sellers in land disputes, boundary conflicts, mortgage enforcement and real property litigation across BC.

Real Property and Land Dispute Litigation in BC

Disputes involving land ownership can be among the most stressful and financially significant legal matters a person or business will face. McKechnie & Company represents property owners and co-owners, buyers, sellers, and neighbours in real property litigation across British Columbia, from boundary disputes and encroachment claims to purchase and sale conflicts and mortgage enforcement.

We act for both individuals and businesses. If your dispute involves land governed by BC law, we can help.

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Types of Real Property Disputes We Handle

Our lawyers act in a wide range of property litigation matters including purchase and sale disputes, boundary disputes and encroachments, easements and rights of way, trespasses and nuisances, co-ownership disputes and partition of property applications, foreclosures and mortgage enforcement, title disputes and property rights claims, and development and zoning conflicts.

Purchase and Sale Disputes

When a property transaction goes wrong, the consequences can be significant. We act for buyers and sellers in disputes involving failure to complete, misrepresentation of property condition, structural defects, and other breaches of purchase and sale agreements. We assess available remedies and pursue practical resolution through negotiation or BC Supreme Court proceedings.

Boundary Disputes, Encroachments and Easements

Disputes between neighbouring property owners over boundaries, encroachments, easements, and rights of way are common and often complex. We assist clients in resolving these matters through negotiation, Property Law Act proceedings, and litigation where necessary.

Co-ownership Disputes and Partition of Property

When co-owners of property disagree about whether to sell, how to divide proceeds, or how to allocate expenses, legal intervention may be necessary. We assist clients with applications under the Partition of Property Act to obtain court orders for the sale of property and resolution of related disputes.

Mortgage Enforcement and Foreclosure

We act for lenders and property owners in mortgage enforcement proceedings, including foreclosure applications in BC Supreme Court. If you are facing foreclosure or need to enforce a mortgage, early legal advice is essential.

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Why Work With McKechnie & Company on Property Disputes

McKechnie & Company has represented property owners, buyers, sellers, and lenders in real property litigation across British Columbia for nearly 30 years. Our lawyers understand the Property Law Act, the Partition of Property Act, and the practical realities of land disputes in BC. We provide clear advice, realistic assessments, and focused representation at every stage.

We are based in Yaletown, Vancouver and act for clients throughout BC and from outside the province in matters governed by BC law.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Property Disputes in BC

A property dispute lawyer advises and represents clients in legal conflicts involving land ownership, boundaries, easements, purchase and sale agreements, co-ownership, and mortgage enforcement. These matters are distinct from transactional real estate work such as conveyancing or title transfers.

Boundary disputes often involve complex legal questions about title, survey evidence, and property rights. Early legal advice helps you understand your position and avoid mistakes that can affect the outcome. Many boundary disputes can be resolved without litigation if addressed early.

The Partition of Property Act allows co-owners of land who cannot agree on what to do with a property to apply to BC Supreme Court for an order of sale. The court can order the property sold and the proceeds divided according to each owner’s interest.

Yes. We act for buyers and sellers in disputes involving failed completions, misrepresentation, undisclosed defects, and breaches of purchase and sale agreements. Contact us to discuss your situation.

Mortgage enforcement refers to the legal process a lender uses to recover a debt secured against property when a borrower defaults. In BC this typically involves foreclosure proceedings in BC Supreme Court. We act for both lenders enforcing mortgages and property owners facing foreclosure.

Contact Our Property Dispute Lawyers

If you are involved in a land dispute, boundary conflict, purchase and sale disagreement, or mortgage enforcement matter in British Columbia, contact McKechnie & Company. We act for clients in Vancouver, across BC, and from outside the province in matters governed by BC law.

Call 604-669-7705 or fill out our contact form to arrange a free 30-minute consultation.

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