{"id":4880,"date":"2026-10-27T05:31:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T05:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/co-investor-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:34:07","slug":"co-investor-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/co-investor-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-Investor Dispute Attorney Florida | KEW Legal"},"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-70 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-4879\" alt=\"Desk covered with vendor invoices, contract breach notices, and correspondence beside an open legal dispute file.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-contract-breach-notices-an-photo-2.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)\">Co-Investor &amp; Partnership Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/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)\">When a Co-Investor Stops Cooperating, Protect Your Investment<\/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)\">KEW Legal helps business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida resolve disputes with co-owners, partners and co-investors, from negotiated buyouts to court cases when needed.<\/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:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/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 Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you need a co-investor dispute attorney in Florida, start by understanding what the disagreement is really about. A co-investor dispute is a disagreement between people who own investment property together. KEW Legal is a business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida. This page explains what these disputes look like, which issues the firm handles, how a matter usually moves, and how to get started. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Co-Investor Dispute Is and Who It Affects<\/h2>\n<p>A co-investor dispute is a conflict between two or more people who jointly own investment property. The owners may hold the property through an LLC, a partnership, or direct co-ownership. Most of these disputes begin with one of the following problems:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One owner won&#8217;t pay a share of the money the property needs.<\/li>\n<li>Owners disagree about rent, expenses, reserves, or when to sell.<\/li>\n<li>One owner makes management decisions without the others.<\/li>\n<li>One owner uses company money or property for personal gain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These disputes affect individual investors, family co-owners, and business partners. They often involve rental, commercial, or development property in Miami-Dade and Broward County. The written documents matter most. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0105<\/a>, the operating agreement governs relations among the members and between the members and the LLC. If the agreement is silent on a matter, the LLC chapter governs it. Reading those papers early often narrows the dispute.<\/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 co-owner has quit paying a share, is holding back distributions, or refuses to sell, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team can talk it through with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/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:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-professional-woman-in-a-business-suit-reviews-legal-docume-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A professional woman in a business suit reviews legal documents at an office desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Disputes KEW Legal Handles for Co-Owners of Investment Property<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal handles disputes over the agreement, the money, and the exit for co-owners of investment property. Common matters include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating agreement disagreements.<\/strong> The operating agreement governs relations among the members and between the members and the LLC, including how the company&#8217;s activities are conducted. Each vote follows that member&#8217;s percentage interest in profits. Changing the operating agreement is governed by the operating agreement itself: it sets the means and conditions for amending it, and the chapter&#8217;s default rules apply only where it says nothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital contribution disputes.<\/strong> A promise to contribute to an LLC is enforceable only if it is in a writing the person signed. The operating agreement may set penalties for a member who fails to contribute. Those penalties can include reducing that member&#8217;s interest or a forced sale.<\/li>\n<li>Leaving the company does not, by itself, entitle a person to a distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fiduciary duty claims.<\/strong> An operating agreement may not eliminate the duty of loyalty or the duty of care, except as the statute allows it to alter them. Whether acting in one&#8217;s own interest breaches a duty depends on the operating agreement and the statute that governs the company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyout and exit disputes.<\/strong> The operating agreement governs relations among members, so its exit terms carry real weight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial leases and evictions.<\/strong> When the investment property is leased to a business, lease and eviction issues can follow. This includes evictions for owners who live abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Co-Investor Dispute Moves Forward: Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Most co-investor disputes move from a consultation to document review, then to negotiation, and then to mediation or court if needed. The steps below show the usual order.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You describe the facts, the ownership setup, and what you want to happen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The team reads the operating agreement, deeds, loan terms, leases, and messages between the owners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written demand or negotiation.<\/strong> A clear written proposal often resolves a dispute without a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation.<\/strong> If settlement fails, the case moves toward court. Timing depends on the court calendar, the documents, and how the other owner responds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Choosing Between Negotiation, Mediation, and Court<\/h2>\n<p>The right path usually turns on whether the owners still want to work together and how far apart they are. Negotiation tends to be the quickest route when both owners still talk and the papers are clear. Mediation can suit owners who want to keep the property or the relationship. Court becomes more likely when an owner refuses to cooperate or ignores the agreement.<\/p>\n<p>A member may sue another member, a manager, or the LLC to enforce rights. The member must show an injury that is not solely the company&#8217;s injury. Or the member must show an actual or threatened injury resulting from a violation of a separate statutory or contractual duty owed by the wrongdoer to the member, even if the injury is in whole or in part the same as the company&#8217;s injury. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0801.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0801<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0802.html\">\u00a7 605.0802<\/a>, a member may bring a derivative action without first making a demand on the other members of a member-managed LLC, or on the managers of a manager-managed LLC, if a demand would be futile or if waiting for them to act would cause irreparable injury to the company. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0802.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0802<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Filing deadlines depend on the type of claim under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>. Review them early. Also note that a claim based on an unwritten promise can face a different rule than one based on a signed contract.<\/p>\n<p>Unjust enrichment claims also have limits.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on a Co-Investor Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a business law firm that acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors in Miami-Dade and South Florida. The firm focuses on business matters, not on everything at once. That focus fits co-investor disputes, which turn on contracts, LLC rules, and property documents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves clients across Miami-Dade and Broward County.<\/li>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s lawyers handle partnership, contract, lease, and real estate investment matters.<\/li>\n<li>The approach is plain. You get written explanations of your options, costs, and risks, so you can choose the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One practical point matters here. The operating agreement often decides more than the emails between owners do. Acting before reading the papers is a common mistake, and it can make the dispute harder to resolve.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Co-Investor Disputes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I keep the property if my co-owner won&#8217;t cooperate?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operating agreement and the vote rules set the options. Possible paths include a negotiated buyout, continued ownership, or a court case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a written operating agreement to bring a claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not always. A promise by a person to contribute to an LLC, whether money or other property, is not enforceable unless it is set out in a writing signed by the person. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0403.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0403<\/a>.<\/p><p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0105<\/a>. The answer turns on the entity, the papers, and the conduct involved.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first consultation cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KEW Legal offers a free first consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I handle this without a lawyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can try, but deadlines and voting rules can affect your rights. Early review helps you avoid missing a required step.<\/p><\/details>\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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-lawyer-in-a-black-suit-reviews-paperwork-at-a-desk-focused-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer in a black suit reviews paperwork at a desk, focused and engaged.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About Your Co-Investor Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If your co-owner has quit paying a share, is holding back distributions, or refuses to sell, your options deserve a close look now. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to schedule your first consultation with KEW Legal in Coral Gables or Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/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 KEW Legal Approaches Co-Investor 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\">Review the Governing Documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the operating agreement, partnership agreement, subscription documents and any side agreements, because they set the rules for voting, transfers, buyouts and dissolution.<\/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\">Explore a Negotiated Resolution<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many disputes are resolved through negotiation, including a buyout, a restructured ownership split or a written standstill agreement.<\/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\">Prepare for Litigation if Needed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a co-owner refuses to cooperate, we evaluate the claims and remedies available under your agreements and Florida law and prepare the case for court.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel Support<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For business owners who want ongoing guidance, our lawyers can advise on governance, contracts and investor relations so small issues do not become larger disputes.<\/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\">Review Before You Respond<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you answer a co-owner&#x27;s demand, sign a new agreement or stop making contributions, have the governing documents reviewed. A careless response can change your position.<\/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:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/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 Co-Investor Disputes We Handle<\/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\">Deadlocked Decisions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When co-owners cannot agree on sales, refinancing, leasing or capital calls, we help you identify the voting rules and the paths forward.<\/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\">Buyout and Exit Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle disagreements over valuation, buy-sell terms and the mechanics of a co-owner leaving the investment.<\/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\">Capital Contribution Conflicts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We address disputes over unpaid or disputed contributions, dilution and how promised investments are documented.<\/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\">Property Management and Accounting Issues<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a co-owner controls the books or property without proper reporting, we work to secure information and accountability.<\/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 KEW Legal About Your Co-Investor Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons 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