Landlord/Tenant
Protecting the Interests of both
Landlords and Tenants
Landlord-tenant
disputes often revolve around the misinterpretation of terms in a
lease. One of the best ways to deal proactively with these disputes is
to draft precisely worded lease agreements. At the Law Office of Peter
C. Edwards LLC, we represent landlords and tenants in both commercial
and residential leasing arrangements. If you need advice about a leasing
arrangement at a reasonable cost, contact attorney Peter C. Edwards,
for a free initial consultation.
Landlord-Tenant
Eviction Issues
To evict a tenant, landlords
must file an eviction lawsuit. Landlords cannot forcibly evict a tenant
on their own. The eviction process could take approximately four to six
weeks, but affords tenants the opportunity to contest an eviction. As a
landlord, you can be liable for damages if you fail to go through the
legal eviction process. Lawyer Peter C. Edwards, will ensure you evict
tenants lawfully. We also represent tenants facing eviction.
Some
common situations that lead to an eviction include:
• The non-payment of rents
• Violation of noise restrictions
• Owning a pet in violation of a lease
• A tenant convicted of a drug crime
Drafting Lease Agreements
One of the best ways to deal with landlord-tenant
disputes proactively is by drafting a thorough lease. By clearly
defining the rights and obligations of the parties, a lease is one of
the best ways to avoid confusion about a rental arrangement. Our firm
represents both tenants and landlords during lease negotiations, and the
drafting of lease agreements. We ensure you consider all aspects of a
lease.