Landlord-Tenant Disputes

With almost one third of Americans renting, laws regarding the relationships between landlords and tenants address a broad range of topics. Disputes can arise over any number of things, from rent increases, to early termination of lease agreements, to questions about building maintenance and repairs. Though disputes can usually be resolved before the need for litigation arises, occasionally you may need the assistance of an attorney. A common example of a severe situation requiring legal counsel is that of eviction. Evictions are often messy, time-consuming processes and require papers to be filed with the court. If the two parties cannot settle the dispute on their own, they will need to go to trial. If you are a tenant who has been threatened with eviction, or a landlord who would like to begin an eviction, you should seek legal guidance immediately. Both landlords and tenants have rights which cannot be violated.