Do I Have Tenant Case?

Our office handles a variety of landlord-tenant matters. While landlord-tenant
disputes often arise, not all bad landlord behavior gives rise to legal
liability.

Types of Cases We Handle

Habitability Claims

After multiple written repair requests go ignored by the landlord.

Ignored Official Repair Orders

Landlord demands rent or issues notices more than 35 days after a government repair order.

Harassment & Discrimination

Threats of violence, ICE referrals, or bias against protected classes, especially affecting seniors or disabled tenants

Contingency Case Evaluation

We assess:

‣ Rent Differential Damages (loss of use).
‣ Habitability & Quiet Enjoyment violations.
‣ Egregious Conduct (discrimination, threats, unauthorized entry).
‣ Failure to Repair within 35 days of official notice.

Is Tenant Law Group Right for Your Case?

We Are a Good Fit

‣ You are a tenant or former tenant. We frequently work with urban professionals, recent immigrants, low-income households, families with children, single parents, and senior citizens.
‣ You have always or almost always paid your rent on time.
‣ You have been harmed by a landlord who acted maliciously or in bad faith. You are hardworking and try to maintain a positive outlook, even under tough circumstances.
‣ You have a life, family, and/or job that keeps you too busy to worry about the details of your case, and you are comfortable letting us handle the entire process for you.
‣ If your goal is to recover money damages, you intend to move out, are in the process of moving out, or have already moved out of the problematic rental unit.
‣ If your goal is to recover money damages, you understand it could take months or even a year or more to resolve your case, and you are fine waiting that long if it means a better outcome for you.
‣ You need a law firm you can trust to offer well-informed recommendations and advice (that you are prepared to follow) to move your case along as smoothly as possible.

We Are not a Good Fit

While we handle a variety of landlord-tenant disputes, we have found that some cases are not the best fit for full-scope legal representation, such as:

Cases where a landlord behaved rudely but did not otherwise violate the tenant’s rights;
Cases involving minor repair issues or minimal interference with the tenant’s quiet enjoyment; and
Cases where the only issue arises out of a landlord’s withholding of a security deposit.

While we have found that full-scope representation in these types of cases is not generally appropriate, an attorney consultation may provide you with the information and answers you need. Contact us at (415) 801 8878 for a complimentary case evaluation and for more information about our attorney consultations.