{"id":7797,"date":"2026-11-04T01:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-business-real-estate-disputes-florida\/practice-areas-property-title-and-easement-litigation\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:11:15","slug":"practice-areas-property-title-and-easement-litigation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-business-real-estate-disputes-florida\/practice-areas-property-title-and-easement-litigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Easement Dispute Lawyer Florida Commercial Property"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7795\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet of inventory, a clipboard marked &quot;under review,&quot; and morning light through open roll-up doors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Real Estate Litigation | Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Resolving Easement Disputes Over Commercial Property in Florida<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA represents businesses and property owners in access, use and boundary disputes involving commercial property in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>An easement dispute happens when two property owners disagree about who may use a piece of land, and for what purpose. For businesses, the fight is often over a driveway, parking area, or utility line that daily operations depend on. Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, including real estate litigation in Florida courts and arbitration. This page explains the claims, the situations that lead to them, and how the process usually runs. The firm&#8217;s office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, and it represents businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<h2>What Easement and Boundary Disputes Involve for Businesses<\/h2>\n<p>An easement is a right to use another person&#8217;s land for a specific purpose, such as access, parking, utilities, or drainage. A boundary dispute is a disagreement over where one property ends and the next begins. Both can stall a business quickly.<\/p>\n<p>These disputes often surface during a sale, a refinancing, or a construction project. A title search, survey, or inspection can reveal a problem the owner never knew existed.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for commercial owners, landlords, tenants with recorded or claimed rights, and developers whose work depends on access or utility routes. Florida law also sets where a case must be filed. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, actions other than those against nonresidents are brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a neighbor is blocking your driveway, parking, or utility line, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the deed and survey alone. Our team can talk through your documents with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Claims We Handle in These Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Business easement claims turn on the written documents, the history of use, and the land itself. Each claim needs its own proof, so the labels matter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Express easements.<\/strong> These come from a recorded grant, reservation, or plat. The written language sets the scope and use. Florida generally requires a freehold interest, or a term of more than 1 year, to be created by a signed written instrument witnessed by two subscribing witnesses, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0689\/Sections\/0689.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 689.01<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0689\/Sections\/0689.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 689.01<\/a> reads: &#8220;unless by will and testament, or other testamentary appointment, duly made according to law; and no estate or interest, either of freehold, or of term of more than 1 year, or any uncertain interest of, in, to, or out of any messuages, lands, tenements, or hereditaments, shall be assigned or surrendered unless it be by instrument signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses by the party so assigning or surrendering, or by the party\u2019s lawfully authorized agent, or by the act and operation of law; provided, however, that no subscribing witnesses shall be required for a lease of real property or any such instrument pertaining to a lease of real property.&#8221; Leases are an exception to the witness requirement: no subscribing witnesses are required for a lease of real property, though the lease must still be in a signed written instrument. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0689\/Sections\/0689.01.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 689.01<\/a> reads: &#8220;unless by will and testament, or other testamentary appointment, duly made according to law; and no estate or interest, either of freehold, or of term of more than 1 year, or any uncertain interest of, in, to, or out of any messuages, lands, tenements, or hereditaments, shall be assigned or surrendered unless it be by instrument signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses by the party so assigning or surrendering, or by the party\u2019s lawfully authorized agent, or by the act and operation of law; provided, however, that no subscribing witnesses shall be required for a lease of real property or any such instrument pertaining to a lease of real property.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easements by necessity.<\/strong> Landlocked property may need access across a neighbor&#8217;s land. The court looks at the facts that show why that access is needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prescriptive easements.<\/strong> These rest on long use of another&#8217;s land. The nature of the use and whether the owner gave permission are central questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adverse possession.<\/strong> This is a separate doctrine with its own rules. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.16.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.16<\/a>, possession under color of title requires a claim of title exclusive of any other right, founded on a written instrument, decree, or judgment, and 7 years of continued possession of the property included in it. For possession begun after December 31, 1945, the instrument must be recorded with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the property is located.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Conservation easements work differently. The <a href=\"https:\/\/floridadep.gov\/lands\/environmental-services\/content\/conservation-easements\">Florida Department of Environmental Protection<\/a> describes them as perpetual, with negotiated restrictions that the agency monitors.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Business Situations That Lead to Litigation<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these disputes start with a practical problem on the ground. A blocked driveway or a fence on the wrong line is often the first sign.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A neighbor blocks a driveway, loading dock, or shared drive that deliveries and customers use.<\/li>\n<li>Parking spaces required by a lease, site plan, or recorded agreement are taken or fenced off.<\/li>\n<li>A utility line or drainage pipe crosses another owner&#8217;s parcel without a clear recorded right.<\/li>\n<li>A survey shows a building, sign, or fence sitting partly on an adjacent lot.<\/li>\n<li>A title defect or unrecorded access right turns up during a sale, financing, or permit review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timing matters. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.12.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.12<\/a>, no action to recover real property may be maintained unless the person seeking recovery, or an ancestor, predecessor, or grantor, was seized or possessed of the property within 7 years before the action. Reviewing the documents early keeps your options open.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Court Action Is the Right Path<\/h2>\n<p>Litigation is usually the right step when a demand letter and negotiation cannot stop the interference and the documents support a clear right. Some disputes settle before any lawsuit is filed.<\/p>\n<p>The key documents include deeds, plats, recorded easements, covenants, title commitments, surveys, and prior letters with the other side. These show what was granted, what was recorded, and what was said.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must, on one party&#8217;s request, refer to mediation any filed civil action for money damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, subject to listed exceptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1.&#8221; So settlement talks can run alongside the case.<\/p>\n<p>Whether litigation fits your situation turns on the documents, the history of use, and the impact on your business. Those points are reviewed during the case evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-a-clipb-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet, a clipboard marked &quot;under review,&quot; and morning light through open roll-up doors.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually moves from document review to a written demand, then to a Florida circuit court filing if talks fail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: Intake and evaluation.<\/strong> You share the deed, survey, title report, and correspondence with the other party.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: Document and title review.<\/strong> The team compares recorded instruments, plat history, and the survey against what is on the ground.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A written demand names the right at issue and the resolution you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4: Filing.<\/strong> If talks fail, a complaint is filed in the proper court, often in the county where the property sits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5: Discovery and mediation.<\/strong> Both sides exchange information and may take depositions. A surveyor or appraiser may be brought in where the facts require it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 6: Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends by settlement, judgment, or appeal. Timelines depend on the court&#8217;s calendar and the complexity of the dispute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fee terms are explained during the case evaluation and confirmed in writing before the firm is engaged.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation. Easement and boundary matters are handled within its real estate litigation work. The firm&#8217;s other practice areas include commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction litigation, and international trade litigation.<\/p>\n<p>Access and title questions often overlap with construction lien and contract disputes. Documents from one matter can matter in another.<\/p>\n<p>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team includes assistants and office staff who keep documents and scheduling organized.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa. It represents businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and across the Tampa Bay area. Each matter is reviewed on its own documents and facts, and no result in one case predicts another.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>The facts of the use and whether you gave permission usually decide the question.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an unrecorded access agreement bind a buyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unrecorded right can be hard to prove when a buyer checks the title record. Each case turns on its own documents.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to sue to stop a blocked access route?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. Many disputes begin with a demand letter and negotiation, and a court action follows if those steps fail.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a boundary dispute be settled without a new survey?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A survey is often the central evidence, so reviewing a current one early helps.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the firm promise a specific result?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one can promise a result. Ayala Law PA does not predict outcomes.<\/p><p>If a neighbor is blocking your driveway, parking, or utility route, or a survey or title report has put your property line in question, reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">case evaluation form<\/a> or call (305) 570-2208. We can walk through your documents and options with you.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach commercial easement disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the recorded deeds, plats, survey, title record and any written access or use agreements that affect your property.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the options in plain terms, including demand letters, negotiation and court action, so you can make informed decisions for your business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Litigation when needed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a neighbor blocks access, interferes with use or disputes the scope of an easement, we prepare the case for Florida courts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local focus<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice serves businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and across the Tampa Bay area.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Protect your position early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep copies of the easement, any side agreements, surveys, photographs and all correspondence about the access route. Avoid blocking, altering or building over the disputed area before you have reviewed your documents.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common commercial easement disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access and driveway disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over whether a business can reach its property, load and unload, or use a shared drive or entrance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utility and drainage easements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflicts over the placement of utilities, stormwater flow or maintenance responsibilities that affect commercial operations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared parking and use rights<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes about parking access, shared ingress and egress, or the scope of rights granted to tenants or adjoining owners.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unrecorded or unclear agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about whether an access right binds a later buyer when the agreement is not clearly reflected in the public record.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Ayala Law PA about your commercial property dispute. 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