Maxwell & Viviani assists landlords, tenants, property owners, and other interested parties with contested rental-housing matters in Washington, D.C. and, where appropriate, New York.

Matters We Handle

• Nonpayment and possession proceedings
• Lease interpretation and enforcement
• Housing-code and property-condition claims
• Rent regulation and administrative matters
• Notices, rent increases, and registration issues
• Security deposits and financial disputes
• Retaliation, access, repair, and occupancy disputes
• Appeals and post-judgment proceedings

Our Approach

Landlord-tenant matters can involve overlapping court rules, housing regulations, administrative requirements, and property records. We review the lease, notices, payment history, registration documents, inspection evidence, communications, and procedural posture before recommending a strategy.

Early Evaluation Matters

Short response periods and technical notice requirements can determine available remedies. Parties should preserve leases, ledgers, photographs, inspection reports, repair requests, notices, and relevant messages.

Related guidance: For rental-property conditions, read Mold in a D.C. Rental: Notice, Inspection Deadlines, and What to Do Next. Our guide to preserving evidence when you think you may have a legal claim also explains which records to keep.

Discuss Your Matter

To request a consultation, call Maxwell & Viviani at (202) 697-7731 in Washington, D.C., (518) 360-1079 in New York, or email info@maxwellviviani.com. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship, and no representation begins unless confirmed in writing.

Related services: real estate and housing counsel, property ownership and title disputes, and construction-related property damage matters. You may also request a consultation.