In real estate and civil law, a tort is a wrongful act or omission that causes harm to another person and is not based on a breach of contract. It gives rise to a civil action in which the injured party may seek damages or other remedies from the party responsible.
Torts may include acts such as negligence, fraud, trespass, or nuisance. In real estate transactions, tort claims can arise when one party’s wrongful conduct results in financial loss or injury to another.
