Landlord/Tenant
Your home is the place where you should feel safe and protected from the outside world. However, when you have a dispute with your landlord, you could find yourself on the verge of being evicted or locked out.
Not everyone can afford to hire a landlord/tenant lawyer. At Vanderhooft Legal, I can assist you with a variety of matters concerning tenant’s rights and landlord disputes for a fraction of the cost of an attorney.
Knowing your rights under law is the first step in dealing with problems of this nature. I work hard to get you the information and answers you need, and to help you resolve disputes before they reach the critical stage.
How Can a Landlord/Tenant Paralegal Help?
In Utah, Licensed Paralegal Practitioners can assist clients with matters in those areas for which they are licensed. At Vanderhooft Legal, I am licensed to assist clients with a variety of issues relating to landlord and tenant matters, including forcible entry and detainer.
Landlords must abide by all governing laws. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Worse, many tenants are not well-versed in their rights under the law.
Not only might you face the risk of losing your home but, should you get evicted, that information remains on your permanent record. This can make it difficult or impossible to rent another home or apartment in the future.
Help With Eviction
No matter how you got that point, you must act quickly if you have received a notice to vacate from your landlord.
A notice to vacate indicates that the landlord to have you r evicted from the property. Once you've been served, you must respond immeditately.
Contact my office immediately if you have received a notice or summons from your landlord. I will work quickly to address the situation and explore ways to help you legally avoid being locked out or evicted.
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Licensed Paralegal Practitioner
It is important to note that landlords can use other approaches to remove you from a property – and they can evict you for other reasons besides nonpayment of rent.
Having a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner to assist you is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to resolve a dispute between a landlord and tenant. Don’t risk your future by trying to handle the situation yourself or, worse, simply hoping it will go away.
Contact my office today to learn more about how we can help. Call now to schedule a consultation or to speak directly with me.
Peter N. Vanderhooft is a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner authorized to practice law pursuant to Utah Judicial Council Code of Judicial Administration Rule 14-802.
Mr. Vanderhooft is not an attorney and is limited to practice only in areas in which a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner is licensed.
To learn more about LPPs, please review the Utah State Bar's website.