How Can An Eviction Attorney Help You?

Lawyers might be expensive, but when it comes to saving your home, it’s worth every penny you spend.

Issues With Rentals

Sometimes issues come up when you are renting a home. Many of those can be resolved. Others might be so serious that you begin to wonder if you’ll have to move. Getting the help of an eviction attorney might be the only way to protect your rights.

Your Landlord Is Evicting You

The landlord can evict you if you violate the lease that you signed at move-in. You must pay your rent. If you commit a crime on the property, you can be evicted. You can’t have animals or people living with you if that’s prohibited by the lease.

Because of renters rights, your landlord must give you a notice of eviction, let you pay any rent that is behind and the chance to fix whatever violated the lease. If you choose not to correct what is wrong, the landlord can file eviction proceedings with the court. You will have a chance to answer the claim and tell your side of the story. Of course, you will be notified of the date and time of court so that you can be there.

Landlords must follow their state laws for evictions. They can’t take the law into their own hands. Just because they own the property doesn’t make them the bouncer. There will be no tossing you and your belongings onto the street or disconnecting your utilities, so you have to leave. You cannot be evicted without a notice period. But a landlord might try to intimidate you into leaving the house. This is where an eviction attorney will be the only person with the right knowledge and skills to guide you so that you don’t end up in a legal mess. Radow Law’s Landlord/Tenant lawyers will make sure that you are well-represented to fight back the eviction notice.

To help you affirm the decision of hiring an eviction lawyer, we bring to you certain instances of where a landlord might trick you into believing you deserve to be evicted, while they are the ones at fault. An eviction attorney can help you when:

Your landlord Won’t Make Repairs

If your landlord isn’t doing his part, such as making repairs, he can be held liable in court. You might end up counter suing. Your attorney can contact the landlord and may be able to settle without the necessity of court proceedings.

Your Landlord Forgot Promises He Made

Maybe the landlord made promises to you at move-in. Your attorney might need to write a convincing letter reminding him that it is essential to keep those promises.

You’ve Been Discriminated Against

Under the Fair Housing Act, you can’t be discriminated against because of age, race, religion, sex, origin, or mental/physical disability.

If you feel that you have been discriminated against, your attorney can sue the landlord.

Someone Was Injured

When someone is injured on the property owned by the landlord, he may be held responsible. If your guest was walking across the yard and fell into a hole, resulting in a broken ankle, the landlord or the insurance company may be responsible for medical bills.

Your Property Was Damaged

It’s always smart to get renters insurance to cover your belongings. However, if you don’t have coverage and can prove that your property was damaged due to the negligence of the landlord, you may be able to sue them for replacement costs.

Tips For Hiring An Attorney:

Keep the following things in consideration when looking for an eviction attorney:

Credentials
Specialty-Specific Experience
Fees
Online reviews

Get in touch to book a consultation session with Radow Law’s eviction attorney.

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