Landlord and Tenant

Landlord and tenant issues are fairly commonplace, and usually involve wrongful evictions, security deposit disputes, unsafe rental properties, health hazards, violation of lease agreements and other issues. Most of these types of problems are governed by real estate, and rent laws, and a real estate lawyer is best suited to handle legal disputes.

Renters Rights

More often than not, real estate and landlord-tenant laws tend to favor the renter, but this is not always the case. Property owners have rights with regard to their rental property as well, so learn about landlord-tenant laws to find out what the best course of action for your case might be.

Getting a Place

• Tenant Applications and Screening Laws
• Leases and Rental Agreements
• Common Rent Payment Rules
• Security Deposits
• Tenant Discrimination

Safety and Security

• Injuries on Rental Property
• Asbestos and Other Hazards
• Criminal Activity on Rental property

During Your Rental Period

• Repairs and Maintenance Problems
• Roommates and Sublets
• Rights of Entry vs. Right to Privacy

Ending the Rental

• Ending Tenancy
• Getting Your Security Deposit

Serious Disputes

• Eviction and Lease Termination
• Landlord Tenant Dispute Resolution