Landlord / Tenant Issues

Santa Cruz, California Landlord / Tenant Attorneys

Landlords and tenants have certain rights and obligations under the law. When disputes arise, it is imperative that each understand what can and cannot be done in order to resolve a problem and avoid further legal complications. At the law office of Atchison, Barisone, Condotti & Kovacevich, our lawyers work closely with landlords and tenants in order to ensure each is in compliance with the law. We represent either side when disputes involving tenancy, rent payment, or evictions occur. Since the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants may vary from municipality to municipality, the rights you can assert as either a landlord or tenant will depend both on state law and provisions enacted by your city or county. In order to ensure that our clients avoid actions that could subject them to liability in a civil suit, we explain the law and discuss the legal options available to them.

Don't act without first understanding what you can and cannot do under the law - contact landlord / tenant attorneys at Atchison, Barisone, Condotti & Kovacevich today.

Landlord / Tenant Disputes

The law office of Atchison, Barisone, Condotti & Kovacevich advises and represents landlords and tenants in regard to the following issues:

• Evictions
• Ellis Act condo conversions
• Habitability, disrepair, insect infestations
• Security deposits
• Condominium covenants
• Mold
• Indemnification of condominium board

Avoiding additional Legal Complications

Landlords often make the mistake of thinking that if rent isn't paid on time or if a tenant breaks certain rules, they have the right to evict them, enter their apartment, turn off the utilities, or make certain demands. Tenants mistakenly assume that if their landlord fails to fix broken appliances, spray for insects, or open the community swimming pool, they have the right to delay payment of rent or break their lease agreement.

In both cases, the law provides for specific remedies through the courts. If a tenant decides to break his or her lease or refuse rent payment, this may provide the landlord with grounds to initiate eviction, retain a security deposit, or seek financial damages in court. Conversely, a landlord who unlawfully enters a tenant's apartment, refuses to return a security deposit, or fails to maintain the habitability of an apartment, may be subject to fines and civil damages.

Questions? Contact Landlord / Tenant Attorneys Today

Avoid legal complications that could cost you more money and time - contact landlord / tenant lawyers at the law office of Atchison, Barisone, Condotti & Kovacevich today. We can evaluate your case and discuss the legal options available to you in order to help you pre-empt further problems and ensure you are prepared to leverage your case in court or in the negotiating room.