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Whether you’re in a dispute with your landlord, about to sign a lease or looking to move out of your rented home or apartment, LegalShield’s flexible legal plan benefits can help you solve and prevent problems with your landlord, at a price that won’t break the bank.
Whether it’s an issue related to signing your lease, living in a rental or terminating a lease agreement, an experienced lawyer can provide invaluable legal protection. Here are just a few of the common issues that our experienced provider lawyers handle:
As a LegalShield member, your lawyer can review a lease and give you the advice you need to sign with confidence.
Your lawyer can contact your landlord to resolve disputes on your behalf.
Renters have rights under federal and state law. Our experienced provider lawyers are here to advise you on how and when to exercise your rights. Select a topic to learn more:
Everyone knows lawyers charge hundreds of dollars per hour. That’s why people hesitate to contact attorneys even though they know getting sound legal advice could help them avoid messy legal disputes and save tons of money.
Imagine if you could call a lawyer to get advice on an unlimited number of legal matters, including 24/7 access for emergencies, for less than $1 per day. Well, you don’t have to imagine. You just have to join LegalShield.
Your monthly membership fee provides a powerful resource you can use to prevent legal problems and make life with a difficult landlord a breeze. With LegalShield on your side, you can get the legal help you need without a ridiculous legal bill at the end. In fact, you’ll only have to pay the small $24.95/month membership fee.
Signing a lease can be a big financial commitment that requires you to agree to a slew of terms and conditions written in confusing legal mumbo jumbo. Some landlords hope you don’t read the lease closely.
There is a simple solution to avoid stepping on legal landmines. Have a lawyer review the lease before you sign it. Join LegalShield and you can submit any documents up to 15 pages each, for less than $1 per day. A legal plan includes having a lawyer review the following documents, and many more, at no additional charge:
Your lawyer can contact your landlord to resolve disputes on your behalf.
If you’re having a dispute with your landlord, a roommate, a vendor or really anyone, you can have your lawyer write letters on their firm letterhead or make calls on your behalf to negotiate settlements, resolve disputes or simply clarify confusing terms and conditions.
Here are some ways members use this plan benefit to help with their rental.
Should your landlord file a civil lawsuit against you, your plan includes legal defense services for you or your spouse. Each year of membership, through your fifth year, earns you additional lawyer trial defense and pre-trial preparation hours as follows.
| Year | Pre-trial research hours | Trial hours | Total attorney hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | 57.5 | 60 |
| 2 | 3 | 117 | 120 |
| 3 | 3.5 | 176.5 | 180 |
| 4 | 4 | 236 | 240 |
| 5 | 4.5 | 295.5 | 300 |
Your plan covers most common legal issues tenants face. For legal issues that are more complex, you can hire your provider lawyer to help you for 25% off of their standard hourly rates. If you’d like to confirm if your particular situation is covered by standard plan benefits, please contact us. We’re here 24/7/365, even on holidays, to serve our members.
Understand your rights and responsibilities as a renter
Many common lease terms, including the amount of rent, can be negotiated. For example, you can agree to maintain part of the property in exchange for a reduction in rent.
If a landlord refuses to rent to you based on sex, religion, race, etc., they can be fined up to $19,787 under the Fair Housing Act and the act requires them to provide certain accommodations to access and use the property if you’re disabled.
State and local laws often limit the security deposit a landlord can charge, and other key terms of a lease.
A lawyer familiar with the laws in your state can help find unlawful terms in your lease. Understanding what your landlord can and cannot do under the law is key to exercising your rights and protecting yourself.
A LegalShield plan lets you upload legal documents, such as a lease, right in our app. A lawyer familiar with leasing laws in your state will review and follow up with advice.
Once you’re living in a rental unit, there are a variety of legal issues that can pop up along the way. A lawyer can be a big help with common challenges such as:
If you’re unsure of your rights or how to proceed, speaking to a lawyer can provide clarity and peace of mind.
When your lease is coming to an end or you want to get out of a lease early, a variety of legal questions and complications can arise.
Whether your lease is expiring soon or you want to get out early, having a lawyer review your lease document will help you understand your obligations, and what options are available to you. Once you’ve joined LegalShield, you can upload your lease for review or call your provider law firm right in our app.
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Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small fee and have access to an independent lawyer that will provide a huge variety of legal services without a huge legal bill.
Services like consultation with a lawyer, document review, drafting of debt collection letters and defense at civil trials are included as standard benefits. Using the plan just once can save you literally thousands of dollars.
Using the plan is as simple as signing up and contacting our team. Once you’re a member, customer support will connect you with an independent lawyer in your area who specializes in the specific legal issue with which you need help.
Also, you can download LegalShield super-simple app to quickly access your legal benefits and member perks anytime.
Most LegalShield memberships are processed within one business day. You can use your plan as soon as your membership application is reviewed and your account is set up.
The review process takes 8-24 business hours (or less) from the moment you purchase your plan.
Once accepted, you can connect with your provider law firm within four business hours once your request is submitted.
They are also available 24/7 for legal emergencies.The Member pays no attorney fees for all fully covered services and receives a 25% savings on attorney fees for all other legal services, including pre-existing legal matters.
When you need legal help that does not fall under the standard benefits, you may be able to work with your provider law firm for 25% off their standard hourly rates.
The total cost depends on factors such as the area of law, your geographic location, and your lawyer’s hourly rate.
What we can say for sure is that if you are a member and work with your provider law firm under the discounted rates, you could save as a LegalShield member over hiring a lawyer directly. Costs are subject to change depending on the legal matter and its circumstances.