Introduction

Landlord-tenant disputes related to building failures might pop up in the middle of a leasing period, but more commonly allegations crop up at the end of a lease. Claims of deferred maintenance required by the terms of the lease, or "improvements" that the tenants have made during the lease term that will cause significant costs to be incurred by the owner to prepare the building for a new tenant.

This program outlines 5 steps to investigate and evaluate claims resulting from landlord-tenant disputes. Similar to how the scientific method drives thoughtful and unbiased research, our construction claims analysis method can be applied to a variety of claims. The panel hopes to provide professional insight into the nuances of landlord-tenant based claims, especially when emotions run high and lead to litigation.

Learning Objectives

• Introduce a framework for conducting a professional investigation related to landlord-tenant disputes.

• Gain a big-picture perspective on handling landlord-tenant dispute investigations from a building expert perspective.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Step 1: Examine the Claim

3. Step 2: Choose a Method

4. Step 3: Property Condition Assessment

5. Step 4: Estimate Analysis

6. Step 5: Put it All Together

7. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education

Note: You must attend the live webinar to obtain credit. Some states may approve this program for credit following individual submission. Certification of attendance will be sent to eligible webinar attendees within 3 business days of the webinar.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 credit hour of continuing education credit in the following states:

• Texas State Bar

• California State Bar

• Florida State Bar

• California Department of Insurance

• Nevada State Bar