Law Office of Mark B. Palmer

TENANTS LAWYER

Mark Palmer represents both commercial and residential tenants in many facets. He was even featured on the KNX-AM Business Hour in Los Angeles as an expert in tenants’ rights.

UNLAWFUL DETAINER ACTIONS (EVICTION CASES)

Mr. Palmer is a tenant’s lawyer for all aspects of eviction cases. He represents tenants in trials as well as appeals. He has handled hundreds of eviction cases as the tenant’s attorney.

Some tenants wish to represent themselves in a case. It is usually advisable to have an attorney as counsel of record in any lawsuit. However, if a person is going to represent themselves in a case, it is prudent to consult with a tenants’ lawyer. Mr. Palmer provides tenant consultations. It is also wise to have an attorney draft documents such as court filings (i.e.: answers, demurrers, motions) and settlement agreements. Mr. Palmer drafts such documents.

SECURITY DEPOSITS

Tenants sometimes do not receive a refund of all the security deposit to which they believe they are entitled. Mr. Palmer assists tenants in such cases.

LEASES AND RENTAL AGREEMENTS

It is usually advisable to have an attorney review a lease or rental agreement before the tenant signs it. This is especially true in commercial cases. It is often prudent in residential cases as well.

Mr. Palmer reviews leases / rental agreements before tenants sign and provides advice as to problem provisions. He also assists in negotiating leases and rental agreements.

WHEN LANDLORDS FAIL TO MAKE REPAIRS

Sometimes landlords do not maintain a rental unit or make necessary repairs. Mr. Palmer assists tenants in those situations.

LANDLORD HARASSMENT

Mr. Palmer assists tenants who are being harassed by their landlords.

RENT CONTROL DISPUTES

Residential tenants in rent control jurisdictions, particularly Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood, have additional rights if they live in a rent controlled unit. People often do not know their rights under the particular rent control laws (such as the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Santa Monica Rent Control Charter Amendment, or West Hollywood Rent Stabilization Ordinance). Mr. Palmer represents tenants in rent control disputes.

PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CASES

Since 1984, Mark Palmer has handled personal injury and property damage cases. He represents people injured in motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, trip and fall cases, and most personal injury matters. He also represents people who have only suffered property damage, such as damage to motor vehicles or personal property in their homes.

In addition, Mr. Palmer represents defendants (persons being sued) in personal injury and property damage cases.

CIVIL LITIGATION

Mark Palmer represents persons in contract lawsuits and general business litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He also assists in settlement negotiations in business and contract matters.

SMALL CLAIMS

In California, a person may not have an attorney represent them in small claims court. However, it is very beneficial to consult with an attorney before going to small claims court. That applies to the plaintiff (the person or business who is suing) as well as the defendant (the person or business being sued). The plaintiff and the defendant should both consult with an attorney before going to small claims court.

In an appeal of a small claims case, the parties may be represented by an attorney. It is usually advisable to have a lawyer represent a party in a small claims appeal.

Mark Palmer provides assistance to both individuals and businesses who are suing, or being sued, in small claims court. He also represents both individuals and businesses in small claims appeals.

NAME CHANGES

Mark Palmer provides assistance to persons who wish to legally change their names.

You can call Mark Palmer at (310) 260-6199.
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