Miramar Beach Landlord/Tenant Rights Attorneys

One of the more strenuous relationships that you will encounter in life is between a landlord and a tenant. For some, it is a walk in the park. They get along well, the tenant pays on time and takes care of the property, and the landlord is accommodating and willing to fix any problems that surface. But for many others in Walton County, this is not the case. If your living or renting arrangement is not what it should be, it is time to retain a Miramar Beach tenant rights or evictions lawyer. ASG Legal has worked with tenants and landlords for decades, and we are experienced in helping both sides find a resolution to the problems that they face. We can help draw up a rental lease agreement that is fair to both parties, or we can help enforce the guidelines that were set in the lease that you originally signed. We have worked to help collect past due rents and deposit returns, and we have worked with both residential and commercial properties.

Meet Our Miramar Beach Landlord/Tenant Rights Lawyers:

Shiraz A. Hosein | 850-863-4064

Tenant’s Rights Explained

The basic right that all tenants have is that the place they are renting is not only safe, but also livable. There are standards that all landlords must provide for their properties if they are going to rent them out to someone. These include the ability to have electricity, water, and protection from weather, which includes a door, walls, a roof, and the ability to heat the unit. Tenants must also have a safe unit, which means that everything needs to be kept up to code. A Miramar Beach tenant rights attorney can help make sure that the unit is deemed safe by law. If something breaks within the unit or building, it is up to the landlord to make sure that it is fixed. This is often an area of contention, as many times when something breaks, it can be difficult to get ahold of the landlord. A tenant also has the right to not be discriminated against. You cannot be denied a rental, or be evicted, based on race, gender, religion, national origin, or disabilities. If someone with a disability has the means to pay for the unit, and has a good credit standing, they have a reasonable right to rent the unit or building.

Landlord Rights Explained

As any Miramar Beach evictions attorney can tell you, the most basic right that a landlord has is to collect rent from the tenant renting the space on their property. If the tenant is unable to pay their rent, the landlord has the right to evict them, provided they do so lawfully. There are steps that a landlord must take in order to legally evict a tenant. For example, they must give the proper notification. If you are a landlord and are thinking of evicting a tenant, Miramar Beach evictions lawyers can help you understand what you need to do to begin the process. It is not a complicated process, but if all steps are not followed, a landlord can be taken to court.Another issue is if the tenant damages the property in some way. Typically, you will have collected a security deposit from the tenant prior to rental, and you can use that money for repairs. If the cost is greater than their deposit, you have the right to bill them for the remaining costs. The only thing that the tenant will not be liable for is normal wear and tear. Our experienced Miramar Beach evictions attorneys can assist you with any questions you have regarding this matter. ASG Legal has helped tenants and landlords in Walton County for a number of years. If you feel you are being neglected by your landlord or your tenant is refusing to pay rent or for damages they have caused, contact us today. We also serve Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Crestview, and surrounding areas.