Real estate litigation is at the heart of the work of WPCL. Our team is experienced in handling a wide range of property-related disputes in a variety of property types. Having long-established our practice in Sai Kung, we also frequently handle cases involving rural lands and small houses, and are well-trusted by members of the local Sai Kung community.
Please also see our general Real Estate practice
We act for developers, landlord, lessees, occupiers, property managers and incorporated owners in a full range of property-related disputes, including disputes arising from the unauthorized occupation of land, structural alterations, trust arrangements of properties, and conflicts regarding nuisance.
Our Experience
- Sale & Purchase: disputes emanating from the acquisition and disposal of commercial and residential properties
- Trespass to Land and Adverse Possession: disputes arising out of the unauthorized entry or use of landed properties, in particular rural lands in Sai Kung
- Landlord and Tenant: disputes over termination and lease renewal, as well as recovery of rent and possession of properties
- Building Management: disputes over the use of common parts, unauthorized building works and structural alteration, recovery of management fees, and more generally on the interpretation of deeds of mutual convenants
- Insolvency: disputes arising out of liquidation, administration and receivership of landlords, tenants and sub-tenants in the property management context
- Ownership Dispute: disputes over trust arrangement and beneficial ownership to properties
- Disturbance: disputes among neighbours relating to nuisance, breach of quiet enjoyment and water seepage
- Redevelopment: proceedings under Land (Compulsory Sale For Redevelopment) Ordinance, Cap. 545