Practice area guide · Landlord–Tenant Law
What landlord–tenant lawyers do and how to choose one
Landlord and tenant law covers renting homes and commercial premises: leases, rent and deposits, repairs, eviction and possession proceedings, rent controls where they apply, and lease renewals.
How to choose a landlord–tenant lawyer
- Ask whether the lawyer acts mainly for landlords or tenants, and for residential or commercial premises.
- Check the notice rules and deadlines that apply before any eviction or termination.
- Bring the lease, payment records and correspondence about the dispute.
Landlord–Tenant Law by country and city
Where landlord–tenant law firms are listed (number in brackets). Pick your country or city to find one near you.
Cities with the most landlord–tenant law firms
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Questions about Landlord–Tenant Lawyers
What does a landlord–tenant lawyer do?
Landlord and tenant law covers renting homes and commercial premises: leases, rent and deposits, repairs, eviction and possession proceedings, rent controls where they apply, and lease renewals.
How do I choose a landlord–tenant lawyer?
Ask whether the lawyer acts mainly for landlords or tenants, and for residential or commercial premises. Check the notice rules and deadlines that apply before any eviction or termination. Bring the lease, payment records and correspondence about the dispute.
How many landlord–tenant law firms are on Global Law Lists?
2,567 law firms list Landlord–Tenant Law in 46 countries, counted daily from active profiles.
Which countries have the most landlord–tenant law firms?
United States (1,007), Germany (601), United Kingdom (408), Brazil (117) and Canada (87), by number of listings on Global Law Lists.
Which cities have the most landlord–tenant law firms?
London, United Kingdom (82), Toronto, Ontario (31), San Francisco, California (28), Paris, France (20) and Chicago, Illinois (20).
How do I find a landlord–tenant lawyer near me?
Open your country from the list above, then your region or city: each page lists the landlord–tenant law firms there with office addresses and websites, and the nearest ones outside the city when few are listed. Most landlord–tenant lawyer matters are handled locally, by a lawyer licensed where the matter arises.
Answers are computed from the profiles listed on Global Law Lists today. General information, not legal advice.