Landlord / Tenant Disputes
Landlord/Tenant Attorney in Fairfax County
Skilled Representation for Landlords and Tenants in Northern Virginia
At my firm of Thomas B. Haddock, Attorney at Law, I represent landlords and tenants in legal disputes. Each side in these disputes has a unique set of needs, requiring specific representation. We recognize the challenges that each party has in a landlord/tenant dispute. Landlord/tenant affairs require an experienced lawyer to provide adequate representation. Since 1995, I have represented parties in civil litigation, including landlord/tenant disputes.
Representation of Landlords
For landlords who are dealing with tenant disputes and eviction proceedings in Northern Virginia, I can provide the knowledgeable representation necessary to make the process as quick, cost-effective and favorable as possible. In situations of nonpayment, nuisances and breaches of covenants such as lease restrictions, I can protect landlords' rights, providing the practical advice and representation that they need to resolve legal issues.
Many landlords are not large companies who can afford to lose thousands of dollars in rent or property damage. Instead, they are small-business owners who rely on tenant occupancy to pay their own bills. When tenants refuse to pay the rent or move out and break their lease, landlords are still required to pay the mortgage on the property. Landlords have substantial rights in these situations and my firm can assert those rights.
Representation of Tenants
While property owners have substantial rights when it comes to renting and subletting property in Virginia, they also have a responsibility to maintain their properties and to act professionally when dealing with their tenants. When landlords violate the rights of their tenants, such as not providing adequate facilities or protection, attempting to violate terms of the lease, refusing to repair the property and providing less than adequate services, tenants have the right to recover damages.
At Thomas B. Haddock, Attorney at Law, I consider the rights of tenants in these cases and work to protect them from landlord actions. People should be able to feel comfortable and safe in their place of residence, knowing that their landlord is maintaining the property in a reasonable condition. They also have the right to expect that they will not be taken advantage of by landlords who violate the law.
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, you deserve to have your rights protected. Contact me today to get the representation that you deserve from a law firm that has practiced in Northern Virginia for over a decade.
