TRN Law Associates is here to assist clients with a wide range of civil legal matters. Below we detail some highlights and specialties of our practice:

Landlord-Tenant

Three-Day, Sixty-Day, and Other Tenant Notices

If you are having issues with a residential or commercial tenant, TRN Law Associates can help you navigate the tenancy.

Often times, the first action in a landlord-tenant dispute is the serving of one or more legal notices on the tenant, such as Three-Day Notices to Pay or Quit and Sixty-Day Notices of Termination of Tenancy.

TRN Law Associates is well versed in drafting and serving of these legal notices. Especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, the requirements and rules surrounding these notices are complex and everchanging. It is imperative for landlords to engage a reputable landlord-tenant attorney to guide them through this intricate process.

TRN Law Associates regularly assists landlords with preparing notices to their tenants and setting a roadmap to a successful unlawful detainer action should the tenant not timely cure the notice(s) served upon them.

Commercial and Residential Unlawful Detainer Actions

Unlawful detainer actions are legal proceedings that are initiated by a landlord to evict a tenant from leased property. The process can be carried out for both commercial and residential properties. When a tenant fails to pay rent or breaches their lease agreement, TRN Law Associates assists landlords by filing an unlawful detainer action to evict the tenant.

Unlawful detainer actions require specialized knowledge and assistance as they are similar, but distinct from general civil actions. TRN Law Associates has this specialized experience and are experts in unlawful detainer litigation. From complaint to discovery to settlement conferences, and then trial, TRN Law Associates helps landlords obtain possession of their property while ensuring the process is as cost effective as possible.

Unlawful Detainer Trials

Trials are an art form in and of themselves. While actually going to trial is often avoided, TRN Law Associates does not shy away from trial when it is appropriate for the case and the client.

Since unlawful detainer actions are provided preference under the law, trials in unlawful detainer actions often occur with minimal notice. TRN Law Associates is a well-organized and experienced machine with many unlawful detainer trials under its belt. From the onset, TRN Law Associates keeps the eye on the ball and prepares for trial throughout a case limiting the rush and stress of preparing for trial.

Tenancy Buyouts and Negotiations

Many San Francisco Bay Area counties and cities have strict rules around tenancy buyouts. It is important that the required procedures are adhered to by landlords. TRN Law Associates assists landlords with this process and negotiates with tenants, or their counsel, to a mutually beneficial agreement.

Once the deal is made, TRN Law Associates draws up the appropriate paperwork to ensure that should a tenant not vacate the premises as agreed, the landlord is protected and can move forward with enforcing the agreement as smoothly and quickly as possible. This is an important and often overlooked step for landlords in these types of transactions.

Wrongful Eviction and Breach of Covenant of Habitability Defense

We are all human and being a landlord can be an unforgiving role. In the event a landlord is sued by a tenant for wrongful eviction or breaching the covenant of habitably, TRN Law Associates evaluates the tenant’s case and advises the landlord on the best approach for a defense, including tendering the claim to the landlord’s wrongful eviction insurance.

TRN Law Associates will work with a landlord’s insurance company and advocate for coverage. Having been appointed by various insurance companies to represent landlords, or be their cumis counsel, TRN Law Associates is experienced in working in tandem with landlords and insurance companies to make sure that the client is best served.

TRN Law Associates assists in the creation, or reviewing, of commercial or residential leases. Having an experienced real estate law firm involved in the creation of your lease is important to ensure that both parties are protected and that the lease agreement is legally enforceable.

Having a real estate lawyer involved is crucial, as it is essential that these documents are created correctly — the first time. TRN Law Associates can help negotiate the terms of the lease, either on the landlord or tenant side, and draft a lease agreement that is legally sound, with all the necessary provisions for your specific protection. Taking these steps before the inception of the tenancy helps prevent disputes from arising from the onset.

Should a dispute arise under any lease agreement, TRN Law Associates provides legal representation and helps resolve any dispute through negotiation or mediation. Hopefully not, but if necessary, should litigation ensue under any lease agreement, we also litigate on behalf of landlords and tenants.

Purchasing and selling real estate, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, can be complex, multifaceted, and stressful under normal circumstances, but sometimes there can be hiccups even in the best-intentioned transactions.

During a real estate purchase and sale dispute, it is essential to protect your interests and ensure you are treated fairly under the law. Whether you are buying or selling a property, or a real estate agent in a transaction, it is important to consult with a knowledgeable and experienced real estate lawyer to guide you through the process. TRN Law Associates can help you navigate the dispute to come to a quick resolution and avoid the need for costly time-consuming court proceedings.

Further, TRN Law Associates understands that often times when a dispute comes up in a real estate transaction, time is of the essence. TRN Law Associates is willing and able to jump in and help resolve the dispute prior to the close of escrow.

Unfortunately, following a real estate transaction, sometimes issues can be discovered after the fact. TRN Law Associates has experience representing buyers, sellers, and real estate agents in actions surrounding disputes regarding disclosures in a real estate transaction.

TRN Law Associates is well versed in the complexity that are failure to disclose lawsuits and has great relationships with a variety experts that can evaluate and make recommendations regarding the specific areas at issue to help facilitate resolution or prepare for trial.

Similar to the failure to disclose actions discussed above, sometimes things do not go as planned with contractors during a construction project. TRN Law Associates has experience representing homeowners in disputes with contractors.

TRN Law Associates has assisted clients with defending actions brought by contractors regarding payments, including navigating the mechanic’s lien process, as well as being actions against contractors for defective work. Again, TRN Law Associates has great relationships with a variety experts that can evaluate and make recommendations regarding the specific areas at issue to help facilitate resolution or prepare for trial.

TRN Law Associates is well equipped to assist with negotiating, drafting, and advising clients regarding Deeds of Trust and Promissory Notes. If you are in a transaction requiring a Deed of Trust and Promissory Note, it is important that you seek the proper counsel and not draft the documents yourself.

Not only can TRN Law Associates help negotiate the terms of the deal, but can also draft paperwork that is legally enforceable, with all the necessary provisions for your specific protection. Taking these steps before the inception of the documents and prevent disputes from arising from the onset. Alternatively, if you are in receipt of a draft Deed of Trust and Promissory Note, it is likewise important for counsel to review the drafts to make sure the paperwork actually depicts what you agreed to and is legally sound, among other things.