Evictions

Are you involved in an Eviction Action?

Our firm is experienced in all matters concerning evictions. We have helped hundreds of clients navigate this process. As long as there is no conflict of interest, our firm can represent Landlords and/or Tenants who are needing legal counsel in this area of law.

It is important to understand that the eviction process involves two areas of concern:

1) Possession of the Premises; and

2) Damages (i.e., to include but not limited to, Past and future rents, physical damages to the Premises, Utilities, etc.)

Once you understand this notion, you can better develop a plan moving forward in your eviction action. Let me explain to you the two options all Eviction cases boil down to:

1) Pay and Stay Cases - These cases are exactly what they say they are. If the tenant pays the amount owed, the tenant will get to stay in the premises. These are very simple and typically require a polite conversation with the Landlord or their legal counsel.

2) No Deals Cases - These cases are exactly what they say they are. No matter what the tenant proposes, the Landlord will not make a deal. The Landlord will be seeking possession of the premises and almost always will be reserving their right to seek damages at a later court date once they have been granted possession of the premises.

Landlords:

If you are a Landlord, evictions can be difficult to manage in general. Having an experienced attorney on your side will make the process run much smoother. We can help you get possession of the premises and seek reasonable damages in the form of a judgment (referenced above). It is very important that expectations are clearly managed from an Attorney / Client perspective. We have helped Landlords gain possession in a matter of days but mostly within a few weeks.

Let me guide you through the eviction process and allow me to 1) Work a deal with the Tenant through a "Pay and Stay" option, or 2) Gain possession of the premises with a "No Deals" case.

Tenants:

If you are a Tenant and are being evicted by your Landlord, our firm might be able help you during this strenuous time. You have many options to potentially make the eviction go away before a judgment is entered on your record. A judgment is the worst thing a renter can get on their record. It essentially acts as a bar and a "black stain" for at least 10 years, upwards of 20 years. The bottom line is if you are being evicted, your case will either be considered 1) a "Pay and Stay" case, or 2) a "No Deals" case.

Whether your case is a "Pay and Stay" or "No Deals", our firm can help you achieve the best result while attempting to avoid a judgment on your record. Every case is different and therefore each negotiation to settle the dispute is specific to your case.

Call the Polniak Law Firm now for a free consultation.