Landlord/Tenant Law

Experienced Charlotte Lawyers

Landlord / tenant law is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. The lawyers of Douglas K. Simmons & Associates, PLLC can help you understand landlord / tenant law and how they apply to you. We serve both landlords and tenants in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, including UNCC, Mecklenburg County, and Cabarrus County.

Our landlord / tenant services are not expensive: If we charge an initial consultation fee and end up taking your case, we will apply the fee to later work on your behalf. Our work encompasses:

• Evictions, back rent
• Commercial tenants
• Cancellations of lease agreements
• Landlord discrimination
• Extensions of commercial/residential leases
• Renters' rights

Most of these issues are small claims court matters. You also have the option of making appeals in district courts. Some believe an attorney is not necessary for small claims court matters, but the process is much more complex than most people realize.

For example, if you are a landlord wanting to accomplish an eviction, you must first send a letter demanding payment. If you do not receive payment within 10 days, you can then begin filing a summary ejectment.

Meanwhile, many landlords are unaware of the legitimate claims renters have against them. In one local case a landlord was ordered to pay a tenant $50,000 due to repairs that were not made. If a property is unfit to live in, it is illegal to try to collect rent, and the landlord may be ordered to pay back the rent received plus three times the amount that was collected.

If you have any questions about our services or about landlord/tenant law, call us at (704) 549-1950. You can also fill out the form on the contact page of this Web site. We look forward to hearing from you!

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