Eleanor Barr has mediated hundreds of disputes involving real property, including habitability matters, massive property damage, Buyer/Seller/Broker disputes and HOA disputes.
Habitability
Eleanor has successfully mediated hundreds of habitability claims by tenants, ranging from a single family to over 100 plaintiffs, against apartment owners for alleged breach of habitability for bedbug and roach infestation, lead exposure, mold contamination, water intrusion and other property damage.
Massive Property Damage
Eleanor has mediated large, complex disputes involving massive property damage, including claims between 100 residents of a mobile home park and the landowner for irreversible property damage arising from a landslide.
Broker/Buyer/Seller Disputes
Eleanor has successfully mediated hundreds of real estate disputes. She works well with homeowners, brokers and insurance carriers and has substantial knowledge of California real estate law. Eleanor has resolved:
Residential and commercial real estate disputes by buyers against sellers and brokers for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and fraud;
Lien priority claims;
Easement and property line disputes between neighbors;
Quiet title claims; and
Partition actions.
HOA Disputes
Eleanor has settled many large, multi-party cases between homeowners and HOAs involving property damage, mold contamination, personal injuries, and other alleged violations of the Davis-Stirling Act.