Landlord prohibited practices matter successfully defended at trial

In a recent non-jury trial, our firm successfully defended a landlord against allegations of prohibited acts under landlord-tenant law. Our firm was successful in obtaining a positive defense judgment for our client.

    •    Outcome: The court ruled in favor of the landlord, finding that the plaintiff failed to prove the allegations by a preponderance of the evidence. 

This case highlights the critical role of thorough documentation and adherence to landlord-tenant laws in defending against allegations of prohibited acts and to hire proper counsel to formulate the best defense. 

Attorney Erum Kistemaker, successfully defended a Landlord’s against claims of prohibited acts brought by a former tenant. After a hard-fought legal battle, the court delivered a defense judgment in favor of the landlord, fully rejecting the plaintiff’s allegations.

The case was heard in the seven judicial circuit. Kistemaker Business Law Group and Erum Kistemaker effectively demonstrated that the landlord acted within the bounds of the law, securing a decisive win.