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Landlord Tenant Matters

Whether it is a commercial or residential property, the lease between the landlord and tenant is nothing but a contract. Just like any other contract, your lease may contain a lot of seemingly unimportant “boilerplate” language. However, these provisions that may seem indecipherable can determine important rights and obligations for both the landlord and the tenant. Whatever issues may be involved in your lease, Difilippo & Pica, PLLC works with both landlords and tenants at every stage of the leasing process.

Unpaid Rent

Probably the most common landlord-tenant issue is when the tenant has failed to pay rent. If you are a landlord and your tenant has stopped paying rent, the situation can become urgent very quickly. We guide our clients through the eviction process so that they can get a new, paying tenant in the property as quickly as possible. We are also positioned to help you recover your unpaid rent.

Non-Rent Lease Defaults

Of course, there are also cases where the tenant is paying rent but has otherwise broken the lease. We assist landlords in any type of situation where the tenant has broken their lease, including the following:

  • Criminal activity
  • Violations of local ordinances, apartment rules, or condominium or HOA covenants
  • Damage to the property
  • Occupancy issues
  • Pet issues

Just because the tenant is paying rent doesn’t mean that you don’t have any rights. Whatever issue you may be facing, we can help you protect the value of your property.

Lease Drafting, Amendment, and Negotiation

While most leases involve standardized form documents, you may have unique needs or special concerns that need to be addressed. One of the most unfortunate mistakes that tenants and landlords make is attempting to draft their own lease provisions. While you may save money initially, you may later discover that your lease is unenforceable. Protect your interests by working with an experienced landlord-tenant lawyer.

In some cases, the landlord and tenant may need to negotiate certain rights and obligations under the lease. At Difilippo & Pica, PLLC, we are skilled negotiators and can make sure that your lease protects your interests and is fair.

Tenant Representation

Tenants can sometimes feel powerless. Your landlord may be refusing to address material issues with the property or may be claiming that you are in default. If you are having issues with your landlord, we can review your lease, advise you of your rights, and help you get your dispute resolved favorably.

Talk to a Landlord Tenant Lawyer at Difilippo & Pica, PLLC Today

Landlord-tenant issues are more complicated than many people expect. Unfortunately, many people wait too long to seek legal counsel when their options are very limited. To protect your rights, the best thing to do is contact a landlord tenant lawyer as early as possible. Whether you need someone to review your lease, dispute something with your landlord, or want to pursue or defend an eviction, Difilippo & Pica PLLC can help. Call or email us today to schedule a free consultation.