Rental Apartment Disputes
We assist our clients with disputes related to rental apartments.
We assist our clients with disputes related to rental apartments. Disputes that have risen on the basis of the Act on Residential Leases are usually related to the obligations of the parties in relation to matters such as the condition of the apartment and evictions. It is common for disputes that have resulted from the damages caused by the tenant to be processed in court.
The landlord may find themselves in a situation where their tenant is unwilling to pay rent and has not done so for months. In these circumstances, it is important for the landlord to take immediate action by contacting us so that any further damage can be circumvented. We will, for instance, draft an application for summons and assist the landlord throughout the process.
How Does the Process Proceed?
It is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible with regard to disputes that are related to real estate, rental apartments, condominiums and construction. A real estate dispute lawyer can promptly assess the situation and advise on the next steps to be taken. The above-mentioned disputes would require, at the very least, a complaint to be made to the respondent so that the innocent party does not lose their right to submit their claims. Additionally, where the concern relates to a building contract or a home which is molded or does not otherwise meet the threshold of an adequate standard as to what has been agreed in the said contract, it is important to proceed promptly as doing so will maximizes the chance of resolving the dispute at minimum costs and regular occupancy can resume.
We are a unique service in Finland, capable of offering an all-encompassing package, which remarkably expedites the whole dispute resolution process. At the start of a dispute, we will perform a thorough inspection, which will include a real estate dispute lawyer, a condition inspector and a building contractor. This will enable us to obtain a comprehensive depiction of the situation by visiting the premises on one occasion. Immediate action can be taken to when all of us work seamlessly together.
Once the subject of the dispute, the scope of the dispute and an estimate of the repair costs has been established, we can draft a claim document to the respondent without delay. This will enable us to abbreviate the length of the dispute by months and save costs on a substantial level.
It is common to avoid long and burdensome court proceedings by being in touch with a lawyer at an early stage. We will try to resolve the dispute between the parties involved whenever possible. Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible will provide both parties with the greatest benefit, as it is the fastest and most cost-efficient way forward. However, if for some reason the parties are unable to reach settlement, we shall assist our client by taking the matter to court.
Legal Expenses Insurance and Legal Aid
Nearly everyone will have an insurance that covers their legal expenses as part of their household insurance. The household insurance will cover costs associated with a real estate dispute lawyer in accordance with the insurance policy. Therefore, the client will merely have to cover the costs associated in the risk for own account. It is advisable to ensure that your insurance is valid prior to their being any disputes insight. When a dispute arises, our client can either by themselves or via our real estate dispute lawyer seek for an insurance company’s decision on whether they will cover the real estate dispute lawyer’s costs.
Moreover, legal aid is available to those of limited means, meaning that a real estate dispute lawyer will not induce any costs to the client. Some clients will be expected to cover a small sum associated with the risk for own account policy. You can check whether you have the right to legal aid from the following website: https://asiointi.oikeus.fi/web/asiointi/koelaskelma.