For many people, renting an apartment or house is better than buying. Some people do not have the money to purchase a home. Some people do not want to worry about the maintenance and upkeep involved with owning a home. Most people who rent are happy with their decision until they begin having issues with their landlord. Often times, when renters have problems with their landlord, they back down because the landlord owns the property. What they may not realize is that they have rights. The best thing that a renter can do in cases like this is hire a Tenants Rights Lawyer. There are several disputes that these lawyers can help with.
Eviction
When a renter receives an eviction notice it can be a very scary time. If they want to remain in the home, they can fight the eviction. The best chance of winning a case like this is to hire a Tenants Rights Lawyer. The lawyer will use strategies to allow the tenant to remain in their home.
Discrimination
There are laws in place to protect tenants from landlord discrimination. If this occurs, the tenant should hire a lawyer to stop whatever discriminatory actions are occurring and help the tenant recover damages for any harm they suffered.
Substandard Living Conditions
By law, it is the responsibility of the landlord to be sure that the rental property is up to code. The property needs to be functional, clean, and pest free. If a landlord is not complying with the law, a lawyer can bring a lawsuit against them forcing them to comply. The same is true if a landlord is not making necessary repairs on the property.
Accidents or Illness
If a tenant is injured on the rental property due to the carelessness of the landlord, it is the responsibility of the landlord to financially compensate them. An attorney can make sure that the tenant gets the compensation that they deserve. If a tenant becomes ill due to something in the rental property such as mold or the improper storage of chemicals, it is the landlord’s responsibility to cover any medical expenses and other costs associated with the illness.
If a tenant is having problems with their landlord, Starr, Bejgiert, Zink & Rowells is an experienced and dedicated lawyer located in Chicago, who can help with landlord disputes.
