Landlord
Law Firm Speaking & Training Events
The Landlord Law Firm is committed to educating landlords and property managers on ways to make their properties more rewarding and profitable. To fulfill this goal, we regularly present
seminars at local and regional venues.
Click here to view our current event
schedule.
What's New?
"Section 8: Tenants, Leases & Contracts"
Having problems working through all of the legal
details of owning or managing Section 8 properties? This seminar
will help clear the cobwebs that form when dealing
with government agencies! Topics to be covered include:
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How to avoid
the trap of the "Section 8 Lease"
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Where to
turn (and who to contact) to obtain tenant lease compliance with
the lease
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How to
ensure your Section 8 rent subsidy does not get abated
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How to gain
leverage on the tenant's Section 8 Voucher to obtain lease
compliance
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The
importance of enforcing your rights under the "Section 8 Lease"
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Why Section
8 Administrators do not get involved in lease disputes, are not responsible for your tenant's lease compliance
and why they refer to YOUR tenant as THEIR "client"
"Very informative - an investment
in your investment!"
E. Ocasio/Landlord
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"Fair Housing Policies"
This course is designed to help landlords and property managers
navigate through the landmines associated with fair housing policies.
A sampling of the topics include:
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Which tenant classes are federally
protected
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The impact of discriminatory treatment as well as
how to recognize and correct it
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Federal statutes that protect the
disabled tenant
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What is considered "reasonable"
accommodations and modifications
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How to correctly communicate with
tenants regarding fair housing issues
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How to safely deal with and
document tenant complaints
"This training is a perfect tool to help face
everyday situations." A. Lainez/Property
Mgr
Read more testimonials
What's Hot?
Lease Management 360°!
"Get the Rent or Get Them Out®"
This seminar discusses the most vital relationship between
landlords and tenants – the paying of rent. It describes how rent
collection efforts often needlessly overwhelm a landlord, leaving other
aspects of lease management unattended. Topics include:
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The strategic
application of nonpayment summary process litigation
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How acting
swiftly eliminates future problems
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How to get paid
even if your tenant leaves
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How the courts can help improve your tenant
relationships
"Myth buster - clarifying what you thought
you already knew!" G. Prescott / CHFA
Read more testimonials
"The Appropriately "Meddling" Landlord"
Just because a tenant assumes occupancy does not mean you are
no longer the owner/manager of your property. A landlord must always be
aware of the condition of its premises to ensure tenant issues are
addressed as well as to prevent the possibility of legal liability. Just
us to learn:
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How, when, and
why landlords should be inspecting their properties
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The value of
tenant’s insurance to the landlord
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What to do when a
tenant prevents access to your property
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How to avoid
creating tenant lawsuits against you
"Its
great to hear the facts from attorneys who
are in the trenches
fighting for the landlord."
R.
Fiore / Landlord
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"Getting Rid of the Problem Tenant"
Even when you do everything right, the tenant relationship often
cannot be salvaged. You have attempted all you can, but being rid of the
tenant is the best way for you to protect your property. If you chose
this seminar, you will learn:
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What your options are for removing a problem
tenant from the property
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What the impact of
removing a problem tenant will be on the rest of your property
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What the impact of
removing a problem tenant will be on your staff
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How you can prepare
for this possibility long before the situation deteriorates
"A very important - actually NECESSARY seminar."
B. Sterzel / Housing Authority
Read more testimonials
NOTE: The seminars list above are
available
collectively
as a three-part series
or as separate modules.

Interested in Just a
Specific Topic?
You name the
topic of interest (or pick from any of the bulleted items listed above)
and we'll be there to discuss it with your group! A sampling of
topics requested by landlords include:
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Protecting yourself against mold and bed bug litigation
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Preparing for and dealing with tenant damages
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Ensuring renewals through lease extensions and holdover clauses
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Legal
abandonment vs. simple vacating of the unit
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Proper
handling of security deposits
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How to
proceed when a tenant dies in your unit
What's Currently
Scheduled?
We are
currently compiling our upcoming calendar.
Please check back
often. Events are added as they are scheduled.
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Topic: |
Fair Housing Policies |
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Host: |
IREM-CT |
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Date: |
Sept. 15, 2010 |
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Time: |
TBD |
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Location: |
TBD |
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Interested in this seminar? Simply
click here and we'll email you once all the details have
been identified! |
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