Landlord-Tenant Lawyer In Washington, DC

Practical Legal Guidance from a Lawyer Who’s Been There

As both a licensed attorney and a real estate professional with personal experience as a landlord, I offer clients a unique advantage: legal advice grounded in real-world knowledge of rental property ownership, management, and tenant relations.

We represent landlords, property managers, and real estate investors in a wide range of landlord-tenant matters, including:

Drafting and reviewing residential and commercial leases

Handling eviction proceedings (summary ejectments)

Resolving tenant disputes and lease violations

Security deposit disputes and property damage claims

Fair Housing compliance and defense

Advice on property management practices and risk mitigation

Local code enforcement and habitability issues

Navigating TOPA when selling tenant occupied properties

Whether you own a single rental property or manage a larger portfolio, I provide clear, practical legal solutions to help you protect your investment and avoid costly disputes. My approach combines legal precision with first-hand knowledge of what it means to be a landlord.

Contact RISM LLC to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. (202) 792-5850

If you’re a property owner, we can help you review and draft rental agreements, resolve disputes with your tenants before they go to court, file evictions on your behalf, and represent you in court, if needed. We can negotiate contracts with contractors, check to see that your building is up to code, and help you conclude real estate transactions. On the other hand, if you’re a tenant, we can help you resolve a dispute with your landlord before they take you to court, defend you against evictions, take action on your part to recover deposits your landlord has wrongfully held, or even represent you in court, should your landlord elevate the dispute to that level.