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Get Legal Advice & Learn Your Renters Rights
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.
Preserve your rights while renting
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:
Before you sign
- Is the lease agreement fair?
- Do you understand the terms and conditions?
- Is the landlord trying to take advantage of you?
As a LegalShield member, your lawyer can review a lease and give you the advice you need to sign with confidence.
While living in a rental
- Has your landlord violated the lease?
- Did your landlord fail to make necessary repairs?
- Are you having a dispute over subletting?
Your lawyer can contact your landlord to resolve disputes on your behalf.
Terminating a lease agreement
- Are you having an issue renewing your lease?
- Do you need to terminate your lease early?
- Is your landlord refusing to return your entire security deposit?
A legal plan gives renters the power to push back
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:
Advice & consultation
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.
- Have a simple question about your lease? Call your lawyer, it’s included.
- Need advice on how to negotiate a sublease with your landlord? Call your lawyer, it’s included.
- Wondering what you can do to resolve a dispute about late fees? Call your lawyer, it’s included.
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.
Document & lease review
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:
- Lease agreements
- Vendor contracts
- Financial statements
- Letters from or to your landlord
- Government or court documents
Your lawyer can contact your landlord to resolve disputes on your behalf.
Dispute resolution
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.
- Negotiate lease terms
- Settle disputes over property damage, noise complaints and more
- Handle eviction notices or other legal action
- Deal with property managers or problem neighbors
Defense in court
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 |
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25% discount
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
Did you know?
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.
Seek legal advice to manage common renter challenges
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:
- Dealing with a landlord who has failed to make necessary repairs to take action.
- Negotiating a sublease or pet exception when it’s prohibited by the lease you signed.
- Settling a financial dispute if a roommate doesn’t pay and the landlord is seeking payment.
- Fighting an unlawful eviction.
- Ending your lease early without incurring financial penalties.
If you’re unsure of your rights or how to proceed, speaking to a lawyer can provide clarity and peace of mind.
End your lease without causing unnecessary legal problems
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.
Do you have questions about any of these scenarios?
- How long does my landlord have to return my security deposit?
- How can I get my deposit funds back if my landlord refuses?
- Does my landlord have to renew my lease if I request it?
- What type of property damage allows my landlord to use my security deposit?
- Is there a way to end my lease early without paying penalties?
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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