Landlord Attorneys - WTVM Legal Break

Gary Bruce answers questions from WTVM viewers in the Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama area. Our first viewer would like to know if they have to pay rent if their landlord does not fix problems or maintenance requests. The answer to this question depends on how material the defect is. Gary suggests that you send the landlord a letter via certified mail to have a record that you have requested the problem be fixed. In this letter you can also explain that you will fix the problem or make the repair yourself and charge the landlord for reimbursement or withhold rent for the cost. Another viewer would like to know what a reasonable amount of time is to complete an action or legal matter and what to do when you feel that your case is taking too long or not receiving attention by your attorney. While every case is different as far as how long it may take to conclude, Gary suggests making an appointment with your lawyer to sit down and talk about your case. If the attorney does not want to meet with you, you probably need to change lawyers or at least get a second opinion. If you have serious problems you can file a complaint or a grievance with the State Bar of Georgia or Alabama. The state bars offer a lot of resources to help the attorney-client relationship. If you have questions about an injury case, please call The Law Offices of Gary Bruce at (706) 596-1446 or email [email protected] to set up a meeting and free, confidential consultation.