What does a landlord-tenant lawyer do?
Landlord-tenant lawyers represent property owners and renters in disputes over residential and commercial leases. They handle evictions, unpaid rent, security deposit disputes, repairs and habitability problems, lease drafting and fair-housing issues.
Eviction procedures are strictly regulated and vary by state and city. A small procedural error can delay an eviction for a landlord — or give a tenant a valid defense.
Common landlord & tenant cases
- Evictions and unlawful detainer
- Lease drafting and review
- Security deposit disputes
- Repairs and habitability
- Rent control and tenant protections
- Commercial lease disputes
When should you hire a landlord-tenant lawyer?
- You received an eviction notice or need to evict a tenant
- A landlord is refusing to make necessary repairs
- A security deposit was withheld improperly
How much does a landlord-tenant lawyer cost?
Evictions are commonly handled for a flat fee. Tenant-side cases may be contingency or fee-shifting when the law allows tenants to recover fees.
Questions to ask in your consultation
- What notice and filing rules apply in this city and state?
- Do you represent landlords, tenants or both?
- Is there a flat fee for an eviction case?