LEGAL SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL matters are handled at The Tenants Legal Center

OFFICE VISITS-This is a meeting with an Attorney to analyze and discuss the Renter's situation. Advice is given on how to protect and preserve the Renter's rights.  Important letters and legal notices are also prepared, as needed, and mailed that same day.  Many matters are resolved with this visit.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION-Sometimes it takes Attorney involvement in the form of letters, telephone calls or legal action to resolve disputes between Tenants and Landlords. These  disputes may include Eviction prevention, Privacy issues, Debt Collection Protection, Harassment etc.

SECURITY DEPOSITS - We can protect security deposit rights with a special demand prepared by our office.  With this document, we can obtain the return of a security deposit or preserve the rights to claim THREE times the deposit in a later filed case we can assist with.

REPAIRS - We can assist to enforce tenants rights to have needed repairs made.

EVICTION DEFENSE-An Eviction can be traumatic to anyone. The Tenants Legal Center is available to assist and defend the Tenant in all stages of such legal proceedings from the receipt of an eviction notice right through a court trial.  Emergency assistance is available if the tenant/occupant is facing an imminent "lockout" by the Sheriff.

RESTRAINING ORDERS - When a neighbor or landlord becomes so harassing that you feel threatened and you need legal protection, we can help by seeking the protections afforded by a court restraining order. 

SMALL CLAIMS COURT -Sometimes a dispute must be resolved in court.  We make extensive use of the Small Claims Court which is cost effective and expedient.  Even though an informal court, California Law still applies. An improper presentation to this Court may cause the loss of an otherwise good case. The Tenants Legal Center can assist in the preparation of these cases including analysis and organization of exhibits, written summaries and legal arguments for the Judge.

BREAKING LEASES Sometimes a tenant needs to get out of a lease.  We can assist in terminating lease obligations avoiding the so called "penalties" charged in some leases.

REVIEWING AND NEGOTIATING LEASES- Having a lease reviewed could save serious potential problems.  Also, leases can be renegotiated.

ILLEGAL RENTAL RENT REFUNDS -If a tenant is renting or has rented an illegal dwelling, he/she may not owe any rent and may claim a refund of all rent paid in the tenancy. At the The Tenants Legal Center, we have been successful in these rent refund cases.

CIVIL COURT -Some cases are more serious and should be litigated in the Superior Court.   The Tenants Legal Center can provide experienced attorneys for representation for many such matters in the Superior Court.  Fees are much less than traditional law firms and some cases are taken on a contingency basis (i.e. no fee until we win)

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California law for San Diego is applied in these pages.  Such laws may or may not be applicable in other jurisdictions.  The information provided herein is of a general nature and is not intended to be taken as specific legal advice.  For legal advice in a particular situation, promptly consult with an
 appropriate attorney