Being a landlord can be a very lucrative business. Often, you can purchase a building and charge enough rent so that the mortgage is paid, and you make a profit. This is even more possible if you own several buildings. Along with the financial profit of being a landlord, there is also a great deal of risk. This is where an Eviction Law Firm can help. There are several circumstances where an Eviction Law Firm is necessary.
Evicting a Tenant
Evicting a tenant is not as simple as it sounds. There are several laws and mountains of paperwork associated with an eviction. Because the tenant’s home is at stake, you must prove to a judge that you have the right to evict the tenant. While you can evict your tenant without a lawyer, there are certain circumstances where you would need one in order to win your case.
* If it is your first eviction
* If the tenant is fighting the eviction with the help of a lawyer
* If the tenant is also an employee who you are letting go
* If the tenant has filed for bankruptcy
* If the tenant is renting through a housing program
Being Sued for Discrimination
When a tenant is evicted, they will often try to make it the fault of someone else, usually the landlord. If you are being sued for an eviction due to discrimination and are evicting them for an actual legal reason, you should contact an eviction lawyer. The chances of you winning your case is much higher.
Being Sued for Injury
If a tenant or one of their guests was injured on your property, and decide to sue you, you should contact an eviction lawyer. It takes a good lawyer to prove that you were not careless and did not cause the injury. You could try to represent yourself. However, chances are you will lose. You can also settle to get it over with, but your insurance premiums will go up.
Being Sued for Property Damage
If there is damage to the building, and it ends up damaging your tenant’s property in the apartment, they may look to you for compensation. If you want to avoid the cost of compensating the tenant, you should hire an eviction lawyer.
Being a landlord can cause the occasional problem. When you have a tenant issue, Robert S. Cutrona Esq., can help.
