Preserve your rights while renting
Whether it’s an issue related to signing your lease, living in a rental or terminating a lease agreement, an experienced lawyer can provide invaluable legal protection. Here are just a few of the common issues that our experienced provider lawyers handle:- Is the lease agreement fair?
- Do you understand the terms and conditions?
- Is the landlord trying to take advantage of you?
As a LegalShield member, your lawyer can review a lease and give you the advice you need to sign with confidence.
- Has your landlord violated the lease?
- Did your landlord fail to make necessary repairs?
- Are you having a dispute over subletting?
Your lawyer can contact your landlord to help resolve disputes on your behalf.
- Are you having an issue renewing your lease?
- Do you need to terminate your lease early?
- Is your landlord refusing to return your entire security deposit?
Your lawyer can work to resolve end of lease issues that could arise with your landlord.
A legal plan gives renters the power to push back
Renters have rights under federal and state law. Our experienced provider lawyers are here to advise you on how and when to exercise your rights. Select a topic to learn more:
Did you know?
Many common lease terms, including the amount of rent, can be negotiated. For example, you can agree to maintain part of the property in exchange for a reduction in rent.
If a landlord refuses to rent to you based on sex, religion, race, etc., they can be fined under the Fair Housing Act and the act requires them to provide certain accommodations to access and use the property if you’re disabled.
State and local laws often limit the security deposit a landlord can charge, and other key terms of a lease.
A lawyer familiar with the laws in your state can help look for unlawful terms in your lease. Understanding what your landlord can and cannot do under the law is key to exercising your rights and protecting yourself.
A LegalShield plan lets you upload legal documents, such as a lease, right in our app. A lawyer familiar with leasing laws in your state can review and follow up with advice.
Once you’re living in a rental unit, there are a variety of legal issues that can pop up along the way. A lawyer can be a big help with common challenges such as:
- Dealing with a landlord who has failed to make necessary repairs.
- Negotiating a sublease or pet exception when it’s prohibited by the lease.
- Settling a financial dispute if a roommate doesn’t pay and the landlord is seeking payment.
- Fighting an unlawful eviction.
- Ending your lease early without incurring financial penalties.
Once you’re living in a rental unit, there are a variety of legal issues that can pop up along the way. A lawyer can be a big help with common challenges such as:
Having a clear understanding of the legal elements and policies included in documents relevant to the financial issue you’re facing is an important first step in relieving stress and resolving the situation.
A LegalShield personal legal plan allows you to send personal legal documents to your provider lawyer for review and feedback. There is no additional fee for this valuable benefit and you can submit documents right through our smartphone app.
When your lease is coming to an end or you want to get out of a lease early, a variety of legal questions and complications can arise.
Do you have questions about any of these scenarios?
- How long does my landlord have to return my security deposit?
- How can I get my deposit funds back if my landlord refuses?
- Does my landlord have to renew my lease if I request it?
- What type of property damage allows my landlord to use my security deposit?
- Is there a way to end my lease early without paying penalties?
Whether your lease is expiring soon or you want to get out early, having a lawyer review your lease document will help you understand your obligations, and what options are available to you.
Once you’ve joined LegalShield, you can upload your lease for review or call your provider law firm right in our app.
Finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated or expensive. LegalShield puts the power of legal representation within reach of any individual, family, or business. We work hard to make it easy, simple, and affordable to get the legal help you need, when you need it.