Protect Your Interests In Co-Op And Condominium Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Many co-op shareholders and condominium unit owners lease their homes to tenants. These landlord-tenant relationships frequently become contentious. A tenant may refuse to pay rent, violate lease terms by violating building rules, damage the premises, or refuse to vacate when the lease expires. A landlord may wrongfully exclude a tenant or interfere with their quiet enjoyment of the leased space. The building corporation may withhold approval of a sublet or impose conditions that prevent a lawful lease. These disputes require swift legal action to protect your interests and resolve the matter efficiently. Sverd Law Firm represents both co-op shareholders and condominium unit owners as landlords, as well as tenants, in residential leasing disputes and evictions.

Common Landlord-Tenant Issues In Residential Buildings

Landlord disputes in co-ops and condominiums often involve non-payment of rent—tenants who fall behind or cease paying while remaining in possession. Others involve lease violations: a tenant violating building house rules, creating noise or nuisance, subletting without permission, or causing damage to the unit. When a lease term expires, a tenant may refuse to vacate, forcing the landlord to pursue formal eviction. The building corporation may impose restrictions on subletting or refuse approval without legitimate grounds. Tenant claims may include breach of the warranty of habitability, failure to make repairs, wrongful interference with quiet enjoyment, or retaliation for complaints. Each situation requires knowledge of both landlord-tenant law and co-op and condominium governance to protect your rights.

We Enforce Your Leases And Protect Your Property

Sverd Law Firm handles the full range of landlord-tenant matters in residential buildings. For landlords, we pursue evictions, recover unpaid rent and damages, enforce lease provisions, and navigate building corporation approval requirements. For tenants, we defend against wrongful eviction and pursue claims for breach of habitability, improper maintenance, or retaliation. We understand the urgency of these disputes and move quickly to resolve them through negotiation or aggressive litigation.

Let Us Handle Your Case

If you are involved in a landlord-tenant dispute in your co-op or condominium building, email us to schedule your initial consultation today.