Where can I get legal advice for renting a house?

We work with a specialist legal firm to help our landlords. Our advice line quickly provides landlords with personal and reliable telephone advice. You can speak to qualified legal experts with a wealth of experience to get the help you need. Lettings law is extremely complex and many landlords feel overwhelmed by compliance rules and regulations.

What to do if your landlord ignores Citizens Advice?

If your landlord ignores their advice they can be taken to court. Find out about the steps your landlord should take to legally evict you. If your landlord hasn’t followed the correct steps get help from your nearest Citizens Advice.

Where can I get free legal advice to settle a tenant dispute?

You can use the American Bar Association website to find a free consultation in your area to get the legal process started. Non-profit organizations, like the Housing Rights Center, offer free legal advice (in this case, for the state of California) to help settle simple landlord and tenant disagreements.

What do I need to know about Landlord Law?

Our Landlord Law membership site has articles, forms, legal FAQ, our eviction guide, the members’ forum and other content to help you manage your properties within the law. The service will also be useful for letting agents, housing advisers and anyone else who works within the private rented sector.

Can landlord make tenant pay all legal fees?

However, many landlords include verbiage in leases that dictate the tenant must pay any legal fees incurred if a landlord is forced to sue a tenant. Once the verbiage is included in the lease and the tenant signs it, it is legally binding that the tenant must pay those legal fees, which will usually get added on to the court verdict.

What documents do landlords ask for?

Before they rent housing to you, landlords may ask you to provide references and documents that show you are responsible and have enough money to pay the rent. They may ask you for: Basic information about where you live and work. A letter from your employer that states your annual income.

Do I need a landlord/tenant attorney?

A Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Can Help. Whether you are a renter who is leasing a house or apartment or a landlord who rents out real estate, there are a variety of reasons that you may need legal advice. A landlord/tenant attorney can help you analyze your situation, determine what your rights are, and make a well-informed decision about how to protect your interests.

What are the obligations of my Landlord?

Depending on local laws, you may have an obligation as the landlord to: Supplying trash receptacles Keeping structural elements of the property safe and intact Maintaining any common areas Keeping all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilation and other equipment in good working order Handling any vermin or infestation, such as sugar ants, bed bugs and roaches