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:

• How to avoid the trap of the "Section 8 Lease"

• Where to turn (and who to contact) to obtain tenant lease compliance with the lease

• How to ensure your Section 8 rent subsidy does not get abated

• How to gain leverage on the tenant's Section 8 Voucher to obtain lease compliance

• The importance of enforcing your rights under the "Section 8 Lease"

• 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:

• Which tenant classes are federally protected

• The impact of discriminatory treatment as well as how to recognize and correct it

• Federal statutes that protect the disabled tenant

• What is considered "reasonable" accommodations and modifications

• How to correctly communicate with tenants regarding fair housing issues

• How to safely deal with and document tenant complaints

"This training is a perfect tool to help face everyday situations." A. Lainez/Property Mgr
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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:

• The strategic application of nonpayment summary process litigation

• How acting swiftly eliminates future problems

• How to get paid even if your tenant leaves

• How the courts can help improve your tenant relationships
   

"Myth buster - clarifying what you thought you already knew!" G. Prescott / CHFA
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"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:  

• How, when, and why landlords should be inspecting their properties

• The value of tenant’s insurance to the landlord

• What to do when a tenant prevents access to your property

• 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:

• What your options are for removing a problem tenant from the property

• What the impact of removing a problem tenant will be on the rest of your property

• What the impact of removing a problem tenant will be on your staff

• How you can prepare for this possibility long before the situation deteriorates
   

"A very important - actually NECESSARY seminar." B. Sterzel / Housing Authority
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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:

• Protecting yourself against mold and bed bug litigation

• Preparing for and dealing with tenant damages

• Ensuring renewals through lease extensions and holdover clauses

• Legal abandonment vs. simple vacating of the unit

• Proper handling of security deposits

• 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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