Landlord Tenant
Landlord Rights AttorneysIf you are a landlord in Chicago or a surrounding Illinois area, you know that tenants' rights are well protected in Chicago. At Pugh and Payne, P.C., our attorneys have an in depth knowledge of Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance as well as laws that affect commercial landlord tenant relationships. Landlords must take preventative action as well as aggressive defense tactics in defending their rights against tenants. If you are facing litigation, our attorneys can provide the experienced landlord-tenant representation you need. Contact Pugh and Payne, P.C. today. If you are a landlord, you need an attorney with the skill and experience of representing clients in a legal climate hostile to landlords. At the law firm of Pugh and Payne, P.C., our landlord rights attorney can protect your rights and your commercial or residential property if you have a dispute with a tenant. The laws in Chicago are highly favorable to tenants' rights. Our attorneys can provide you with the information you need to protect yourself as well as represent you if you are facing litigation. We are experienced with the following landlord and tenant law services:
Landlords that are sued under an ordinance need an attorney to protect their rights and property against a tenant. At Pugh and Payne, P.C., we have extensive experience protecting landlords in disputes with tenants. If you violate an ordinance you can be sued for a variety of violations, including not paying interest on a security deposit, not making repairs or providing essential services, not attaching a summary of an ordinance to the lease or providing a copy to a month-to-month tenant, not giving proper notice for access, not notifying the tenant of ownership changes after you have purchased a building, and not providing proper heating cost and lead paint disclosures. If you are found liable for any violations, you can be assessed damages, fines or you can be required to pay the tenant's attorney's fees. Our attorneys can defend you against allegations of a violation. Through full disclosure and documentation of the landlord and tenant rights and obligations, you can be confident that you are protected. In addition to our work defending landlords after they enter into a dispute, we can work with you to prevent litigation through our lease drafting and review services. We can work with you to create the documents that will protect you and your rights from future legal problems with your tenants. Click here for more information on real estate transactions and litigation. For tenants looking for attorneys experienced in landlord-tenant law and with knowledge of the "other side, " we also represent tenants in disputes with landlords. Contact Pugh and Payne, P.C. today to speak with an experienced Cook County, real estate, criminal defense or estate planning lawyer. Free consultations ● Offices conveniently located on the Northwest Side of Chicago and across from Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, Illinois, and serving Cook County courts at 26th & California, the Daley Center, the 2nd District Courthouse located in Skokie, Illinois and the 3rd District Courthouse located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois as well as McHenry County Courthouse located in Woodstock, Illinois. ● Se habla Español ● Mowimy po polsku |
