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Landlord And Tenant

Landlord And Tenant

We understand the needs of both landlords and tenants and have experience in getting desired results in housing court.

The Law Offices of Edward Schenkel, LLC represents both landlord and tenants in housing court matters throughout Connecticut and New York. The Housing Court procedures are particular and are different than other litigation matters, and the proper pleadings, forms, affidavits, and motions must be timely filed in strict compliance with housing court requirements. The Law Offices of Edward Schenkel, LLC has the experience to guide both landlords and tenants through any lawsuit adjudicated by the housing court process, whether the case involves a residential or commercial property, including:

  • Summary Process Actions (Evictions) for non-payment rent, expiration of lease, or other grounds

  • Disputes over repairs, maintenance, and replacements

  • Lease and sublease violations

  • Nuisances

  • Tenant conflicts                                                                                                

  • Apartment habitability / safety issues

  • Property damage

  • Violation of Health Code Regulations

  • Breach of contract lawsuits

  • Disputes over security deposits

  • Lease and sublease violations

  • Fair Housing Violations

  • Discrimination Lawsuits         

  • Privacy and landlord entry rights

  • Criminal activity at the property

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Representation of Landlords

The Law Offices of Edward Schenkel, LLC represents landlords in housing court who are seeking to enforce residential and commercial leases, assert their rights under the landlord and tenant statutes, along with enforcing landlord’s rights against tenants who are in default. The firm also understands the ins and outs of the housing court process and assists landlords in achieving cost-effective and excellent results through settlement with tenants outside of court when possible.

Representation of Tenants

The Law Offices of Edward Schenkel, LLC protects tenants’ rights in housing court. The firm understands that sometimes landlords do not comply with their leases and their responsibilities under applicable statutes and regulations that govern landlords. The firm assists tenants in enforcing their rights when landlords do not comply with their obligations. The firm also helps tenants through the housing court process when a summary process case is brought against them, assisting tenants to defend such lawsuits and to also reach reasonable and cost-effective settlements with their landlords that suit their needs.

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