by Kevin Lipton | Jun 17, 2024 | General Blog
Illegal lockouts are a serious violation of tenant rights and can disrupt the habitability of a rental property. As a tenant, it’s essential to understand your rights and legal options when facing an illegal lockout to ensure that you can protect your tenancy...
by Kevin Lipton | Jun 14, 2024 | General Blog
As a tenant, you have rights that protect you from harassment and ensure that your living conditions are habitable. Understanding these rights is crucial, especially if you find yourself in a situation where your landlord is failing to provide a safe and healthy...
by Kevin Lipton | Jun 12, 2024 | General Blog
Renting a home should provide a sense of security and comfort, but habitability issues can quickly turn your living situation into a nightmare. When faced with habitability issues such as mold, pest infestations, or safety hazards, knowing when to involve a tenant...
by Kevin Lipton | Jun 6, 2024 | General Blog
Rent increases are a common occurrence in the rental market, but what happens when a rent increase is unjustified or unlawful? As a tenant, you have rights protected by law, including the right to challenge wrongful rent increases. In this blog, we will explore the...
by Kevin Lipton | Jun 5, 2024 | General Blog
Renting a home should provide a sense of security and stability, but for some tenants, asserting their rights can lead to retaliatory eviction attempts by landlords. Retaliatory eviction occurs when a landlord seeks to evict a tenant in response to the tenant...
by Kevin Lipton | May 31, 2024 | General Blog
Lease agreements are legally binding contracts that outline the terms and conditions of a rental property. When both parties abide by these terms, the rental process typically goes smoothly. However, what happens when one party fails to uphold their end of the...
by Kevin Lipton | May 15, 2024 | General Blog
Uber and Lyft allow users to quickly hire a taxi or car service and it’s one of the fastest-growing and most used phone applications around the world. Despite the amazing benefits of ride-sharing apps, the fact remains that sometimes people find themselves in a...
by Kevin Lipton | May 15, 2024 | General Blog
Decades ago, apartment renters had to deal with the impact and subsequent legislation over Asbestos. However, mold accidents have become the new hot-button issue for landlords and tenants. Many types of mold can have a devastating impact on a person’s health and it...
by Kevin Lipton | May 6, 2020 | General Blog
Most people have been fortunate to not go through an accident or a personal injury legal matter. Many terms used by attorneys come across foreign because of the specialty of the accident. Perhaps one of the most frequently used words that can scare a first-time...
by Kevin Lipton | Nov 14, 2018 | General Blog
The recent devastation and accidents caused by the various fires across Southern California has left thousands of people homeless, without their personal effects, and with countless questions about what to do next. Despite the fantastic weather in Southern...