Landlords and tenants
Landlords and tenants, with the lease written plainly
Whether you rent out a cabin or rent the shop you work from, a clear lease prevents most disputes. When one starts anyway, we know the notice rules and the deadlines.
Residential leases
Houses, duplexes and cabins, written so the rules are plain to both sides.
Commercial leases
Shops, offices and warehouse space, from the letter of intent to renewal.
Notices and deposits
Rent changes, terminations and move-out accounting.
Homeowners' associations
Covenants, assessments and architectural review.
Bearings, in order
From lease to move-out
The usual path. Many clients only need the first step.
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Step 1: Write or review the lease
Rent, deposits, repairs, pets, short-term rental rules and what happens at the end.
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Step 2: Handle notices
Rent increases, non-renewals and termination notices each have their own timing. We draft them to the rule.
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Step 3: Settle the deposit
We help both sides account for the deposit and the move-out costs, in writing, on time.
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Step 4: Resolve a dispute
Mediation first where we can; eviction or defense in court where we can't.
Questions from both sides of a lease
Do you represent tenants as well as landlords?
Yes, though never both sides of the same lease. We check for a conflict before we talk details.
Can you help with a short-term rental?
Yes. We review the lease, the HOA rules and the city's permit requirements before you list.
What about homeowners' associations?
We read covenants and bylaws, answer assessment and architectural disputes, and help boards write rules that hold up.
How fast can an eviction happen?
It depends on the reason and the notice given. We tell you the timeline before anything is filed.
Need a lease looked at?
Send it with your question. We'll tell you what the lease says and what the law adds.