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Renter Rights

Whether you are renting a home for the first time or you have been renting for many years, you may be surprised to discover the various rights and duties of tenants, regarding issues such as maintenance, repairs, security deposits, or a landlord’s access to the home you are renting.

Are you currently renting property and in need of legal assistance regarding a real estate matter? Our attorneys can help! Contact our real estate lawyers today for more information about tenant rights.

Our real estate lawyers help tenants with the following issues and legal matters:

• Lessee's Rights on Foreclosure and on Sale           
• Subleasing and Assignment of Leases
• Disarm the Landlord and Avoid the Eviction Case           
• Bailment
• Housing Discrimination Laws           
• Housing Discrimination and Accommodation
• Roommates: Rights and Liabilities
• What to Expect from Your Landlord
• Tenants' Associations
• Security Deposits and Leases           
• Tenant's Duties                       

Why would a tenant need to contact an attorney? There are various issues that may arise during the term of a lease agreement or a tenant may just have important questions that need accurate answers. A few examples of these questions include the following:

How much of security deposit can a landlord charge a tenant?
What can I do if my landlord has been entering my home while I am not there and without permission?
One of the reasons I chose my home is because pets are not allowed. I just found out that a new neighbor is moving in with a service dog because she is blind. Is the landlord required to protect my rights? Can I break the lease without consequences since I wanted to live in a pet-free community?

Additionally, real estate lawyers can be helpful to renters when it just comes to signing routine paperwork, such as a lengthy lease. As a tenant, it is imperative to know what exactly you are getting into before it becomes official.

Do you need legal assistance regarding your rights as a tenant? Our lawyers can help! Contact our real estate attorneys today for more information.

Did you know?
The majority of your rights and liabilities, in addition to those of landlords, are governed by the laws of the state where the property is established.
Because of this, it is important to check with the specific laws in your state. It is often much more beneficial to receive legal assistance from an experienced real estate attorney regarding renter rights since laws can be complex and overwhelming.