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Landlord / Tenant Disputes

Rupp, Johnston & Lloyd provides effective legal counsel for property managers and renters in cases involving violations of lease agreements, maintenance issues, and negligent management.

Landlords’ Rights • Tenants’ Rights

Most cases involve landlord complaints of lease violations on the part of a residential or commercial renter. Almost 90 percent of our work in this area is on behalf of the landlord or property manager. We advise and represent property owners in the California eviction process.However, we also advocate for renters who have suffered as a result of lease violations, poor maintenance, or negligence on the part of the landlord. In serious injury accident matters, we seek fair settlements from insurance companies in claims involving slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate security, and mold issues.

In addition, our attorneys help clients in a wide variety of real property management disputes:

• Rental payment issues – late rent, unpaid rent
• Violations of lease agreements – pet violations
• Title Issues – tenants’ right to purchase a property; right of first refusal
• Personal injury claims
• Eviction matters – 3-day notices, 30-day notices, unlawful detainer lawsuits
• Rent control issues
• Retaliatory eviction matters
• Housing discrimination claims