The law firm of Honig & Barnes, LLP represents both landlords and tenants. Many questions arise during a landlord and tenant relationship, and an experienced attorney can explain and help you work through complex issues.

As a landlord, should I take a security deposit? If I do take a security deposit, what are my responsibilities under the law? Should I have tenants under a lease or tenants at will? What's the difference?

As a tenant, what are my rights if the landlord fails to fix defects in my apartment? How much can a landlord require me to pay at the beginning of the tenancy? When can my landlord enter my apartment? How much notice does the landlord have to give me before evicting me?

If you don't know the answer to the above questions, you should contact an attorney who does. Attorney Timothy H. Barnes has nearly 20 years experience in this area of the law.

Attorney Barnes has represented both landlords and tenants in both residential and commercial situations. His practice includes residential and commercial lease drafting and review, disputes over security deposit violations and aggressive representation in eviction proceedings in both district and housing courts.