Offit Kurman’s landlord representation practice supports residential and commercial property owners and property management companies with the legal issues that arise in running, maintaining, and protecting their real estate. Our attorneys help landlords manage day-to-day operational questions, comply with local and federal housing requirements, and resolve high-volume eviction and rent-collection matters. We work with landlords responsible for varied residential and commercial assets and provide practical, business-focused guidance that keeps properties operating smoothly and protects long-term investment value.
The landlord representation attorneys and litigation support specialists handle high-volume “failure to pay rent” actions, breach of lease claims, holdover proceedings, and other possession-related litigation, including electronic filing where authorized and frequent court appearances to expedite recovery of rent. We prepare compliant eviction notices—bilingual when required—and defend landlords against claims brought by tenants, former tenants, licensees, or trespassers. To support efficient case management, we also integrate with client software systems to ensure consistent communication and provide real-time updates on case activity.
We review and draft leases, addenda, rental applications, and management agreements to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Our attorneys advise commercial landlords on enforcing lease terms, navigating tenant workouts, addressing occupancy and maintenance issues, and managing specialized programs such as tax-credit or voucher-based housing. We also review approval documents and procedures for subsidized or tax-credit housing to ensure they meet all applicable requirements. In addition, we provide guidance on federal Fair Housing Act obligations and state and local discrimination laws and help clients develop policies and procedures that strengthen fair housing compliance and operational risk management.
The landlord representation practice processes thousands of rent cases each month, providing a cost-effective structure from initial notice through eviction and post-possession collection. The team is equipped to safeguard landlord interests when return on investment is at risk and offers practical strategies that promote stable operations and long-term asset performance. We also keep clients informed of legal and procedural updates that may affect their properties, ensuring they can adapt quickly in a shifting regulatory environment.
