Tenant Lawyer Tag

It’s a sad truth that tenants facing an eviction likely don’t have the help of a lawyer, but their landlord does. Finding the right eviction lawyer with great service and affordable pricing is vital for any tenant. Most eviction lawyers can help you with financing, can offer discounted rates, or provide free eviction advice. If you’re a tenant being wrongfully evicted, this article will help...

Federal eviction update March 28, 2021: The CDC has released an official moratorium to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If tenants are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19 related reasons, a landlord cannot pursue eviction until June 30, 2021. This does not exempt or absolve a tenant from paying rent. Tenants must still try their best to pay their rent, and must also pay any additional fees...

The CDC’s Eviction Moratorium On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an eviction moratorium to temporarily halt evictions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC eviction moratorium was recently extended until June 30, 2021. This prevents landlords from evicting their tenants under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and is effective until...

As a tenant, you may not have a lot you can really control about the place you live in. However, no matter what state you live in, you still have rights as a tenant. There’s many things landlords get away with that are actually illegal activity.  Tenant rights ensure that any rented property is a safe, livable space. A safe and livable space goes beyond just having a working...

According to Rent.com, 26% of renters won’t get their security deposits back when they move. Of that percentage, 36% of those renters won’t receive an explanation why. It’s not unusual for renters to not see their full damage deposits again. However, if tenants know their security deposit rights, they keep as much of their security deposit as possible. What Is A Security Deposit? A...