Landlord Tenant Law

Consult a Real Estate Attorney for Legal Advice

If a landlord or tenant fails to uphold their end of the relationship, the two parties could find themselves involved in a legal dispute involving landlord-tenant law. Some notable areas of landlord-tenant law include:

• Failure to pay rent
• Failure to maintain the property
• Wrongful denial of the resident’s security deposit
• Failure to remove health and safety hazards, like mold or broken stairs
• Violating or breaking the lease
• Evicting a tenant without cause
• Failure to disclose health hazards

Whether you’re in conflict with a tenant or property owner, a real estate attorney can make sure your rights are protected as you explore your legal options. Contact a real estate lawyer today to learn how to best resolve a landlord-tenant dispute.

Video Transcript:

Real estate law is a broad subject and some aspects can overlap into other legal areas. One of the areas that a real estate lawyer can help you with is landlord-tenant law. Leasing property to renters can be a positive profitable experience, or it can become a nightmare.

Tenants and property owners typically have a number of different disputes such as rent payments, security deposits, apartment damage and other issues. A lawyer can work with you to resolve disputes with a property owner or renter. Landlords have various responsibilities to their tenants. These responsibilities can dramatically differ depending on the law, from state to state. For the most part, however, landlords will be held liable for safety concerns. Undoubtedly, tenants will also have certain expectations from landlords, so long as they pay their rent each month. To learn more about your rights as a landlord or a tenant, talk to an attorney with real estate experience. He or she can help you understand more about the options available for your specific situation.

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