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 Landlord Law & Evictions 

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Resolving Disputes with Clarity and Confidence

Rental agreements and leases are legally binding contracts that define the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. Unfortunately, these arrangements don’t always go as planned. Disputes may arise over non-payment, property damage, maintenance issues, early termination, or other lease violations — and when they do, it’s essential to have experienced legal counsel on your side. At Mastrantonio & Orlando, LLP, our attorneys represent both landlords and tenants in lease disputes and eviction matters. We begin by reviewing the terms of the lease to ensure it is legally sound and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. From there, we work to resolve disputes efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. If you're involved in a landlord-tenant dispute, contact us to learn how we can help protect your rights and guide you toward a fair resolution.

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Representing Landlords

  • Identifying appropriate next steps when a tenant violates lease terms

  • Assisting apartment complex owners and individual landlords with eviction proceedings in municipal court

  • Ensuring proper storage of tenant property during move-out or eviction

  • Coordinating lawful and timely tenant move-outs

  • Defending against tenant claims or counterclaims

  • Creating lease agreements that comply with state regulations, including provisions that protect landlords’ rights in cases of non-payment or lease violations

  • Outline legal timelines and procedures for pursuing evictions

  • Advising on recovery of damages when a tenant fails to pay rent

Assisting Tenants

  • Protecting tenants from unlawful “self-help” evictions by ensuring landlords follow all required legal protocols, timelines, and court procedures before removing a tenant from a property

  • Advocating for tenants’ rights to live in safe, sanitary, and habitable conditions — and taking legal action when landlords fail to maintain essential repairs or services

  • Making sure tenants are not punished for requesting necessary repairs or reporting unsafe conditions — and pursuing legal remedies when landlords retaliate through rent increases, eviction threats, or service cutoffs

  • Helping tenants recover withheld or improperly deducted security deposits when a landlord fails to follow state law or meet their obligations under the lease agreement

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