Landlord-Tenant Law

Landlord-Tenant Law

How Do I Know if My Eviction Is Illegal?

Evictions are a terrifying reality for anyone, especially in times of financial hardship. While there are laws surrounding evictions, many landlords have ignored these legal proceedings to get rid of tenants for profit. If you have been faced with a sudden eviction, here is how you can tell if your eviction was lawful. Just Cause and Evictions The first thing that must be determined with any eviction process is if the landlord had just cause the eviction. Just cause refers to a

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Landlord-Tenant Law

Should I Hire a Lawyer Before Entering a Commercial Lease?

Consulting with a lawyer before entering into a long-term commercial lease can be extremely beneficial and would put your mind at ease. What Is a Commercial Lease? A commercial lease agreement is usually a contract between a landlord and a tenant that permits the tenant to use the rental property for business purposes. The contract may outline certain responsibilities of both parties, such as the rent, permitted uses of the property, penalties, and other obscure terms and conditions. Usually, commercial

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