Landlord and Tenant

A landlord-tenant attorney in Pennsylvania provides legal representation and guidance to both landlords and tenants in disputes and transactional matters related to rental properties. Pennsylvania’s landlord-tenant laws are governed by both state statutes and local ordinances, and legal representation is often necessary to navigate complex lease agreements, eviction proceedings, and compliance issues. Attorney Eberle provides a comprehensive range of landlord-tenant legal services.

Lease Drafting and Review

Attorney Eberle drafts, reviews, and negotiates lease agreements. A well-drafted lease protects both parties by clearly outlining terms related to rent, security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, lease duration, renewal procedures, and grounds for eviction. Attorney Eberle ensure that leases comply with Pennsylvania law and help landlords avoid clauses that could be deemed unenforceable.

Evictions and Unlawful Detainer Actions

Evictions are among the most common disputes in landlord-tenant relationships. Attorney Eberle assists landlords in following Pennsylvania’s eviction process, ensuring compliance with notice requirements and filing proper legal documents. Attorney Eberle also defends tenants facing eviction, ensuring that landlords follow due process and do not engage in illegal self-help measures such as lockouts or utility shutoffs.

Attorney Eberle helps landlords efficiently remove non-paying or non-compliant tenants while protecting tenants from wrongful eviction.

Security Deposit Disputes

Security deposit disputes are another common issue in rental relationships. In most cases, Pennsylvania law requires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days after a tenant vacates the property, along with an itemized list of deductions if any portion is withheld. Attorney Eberle helps tenants recover unlawfully withheld deposits and assist landlords in properly documenting damages and complying with legal requirements to avoid litigation.