It is especially important when a dispute regarding a real estate transaction arises that your attorney has an opportunity to review all the documentation relating to the matter. It will aid him or her in understanding the parties' positions and the chronology of events leading up to the dispute. Following is a checklist for you to use in gathering documents for your attorney that might be applicable to your situation.
____Â Â Â Â Â Summons and Complaint from the other side, if any ____Â Â Â Â Â ALL your files regarding the other party ____Â Â Â Â Â ALL your files regarding the property ____Â Â Â Â Â ALL your correspondence with or regarding the other party ____Â Â Â Â Â ALL your correspondence regarding the property ____Â Â Â Â Â Calendars or daytimers if they refer to the other party ____Â Â Â Â Â Phone logs and message pads if they refer to the other party ____Â Â Â Â Â Contracts with the other party, if any ____Â Â Â Â Â Listing agreements ____Â Â Â Â Â Representation agreements ____Â Â Â Â Â Closing documents ____Â Â Â Â Â Title documents and policies ____Â Â Â Â Â Inspections and environmental reports ____Â Â Â Â Â Bids or offers ____Â Â Â Â Â Property tax statements ____Â Â Â Â Â Leases and easements, if any ____Â Â Â Â Â E-mails from the other side ____Â Â Â Â Â Canceled checks ____Â Â Â Â Â Receipts ____Â Â Â Â Â Files from previous litigation ____Â Â Â Â Â Files from previous attorneys ____Â Â Â Â Â Any advertisements that led you to buy or bid on the property ____Â Â Â Â Â Any advertisements placed about your property ____Â Â Â Â Â Promotional materials given you by the realtor