Multi-Family Housing
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., attorneys provide general legal representation, counseling and litigation assistance to our clients in the multi-family housing industry throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our extensive knowledge of and experience in both commercial litigation and corporate transactional work provides our clients with a full range of services. In some cases, our clients view us an extension of their in-house counsel but with the added benefit of a broader perspective developed from years of working with various entities. Some of the services we provide to the multi-family housing industry include:
Landlord/Tenant Litigation and Fair Housing Issues
Our experienced civil litigation attorneys handle residential and commercial landlord/tenant cases, fair housing issues and contract disputes. We help our clients understand the role the Landlord and Tenant Act and Fair Housing Act play in both the establishment of management protocol and day-to-day implementation. We seek to reduce the number of disputes as well as the risk of costly litigation.
Collections
We routinely assist our clients in addressing their needs regarding their outstanding and delinquent accounts. Our clients include landlords, banks, small businesses, homeowners associations and other entities whose collection needs range from the sending of an initial demand letter for payment to post-judgment execution and garnishment. Our attorneys are well-versed in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and work aggressively within its parameters to both obtain and collect on judgments.
Real Estate Development
Since the inception of the firm, real estate, land use and development has been a cornerstone of Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba. Our attorneys work closely in providing service in acquisitions, sales, development financing, exchanges and all manner of real estate-related transactions. We routinely guide our clients in the entitlement process, taking the process through governmental approvals, and assist in overseeing development of projects large and small, through commencement of construction and to post-development project completion. In addition to our strong land use, subdivision and zoning practice (which includes local, state and federal agency and environmental matters), we provide counsel in the areas of leasing, licensing and tax assessment appeals.
Banking and Finance Placement
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba has significant experience in commercial lending, from both the lender's and borrower's perspective. Our relationships with lenders enable us to know which lenders may be a better match for our borrower clients. Every year, we close a significant volume of commercial loan transactions in the Lehigh Valley and in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and Chester Counties, as well as New Jersey. Whether it is choosing the right lender for your needs, negotiating favorable loan terms and covenants, or advising property owners on loan amendments or forbearance agreements, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is well-positioned to add value to your organization.
Bankruptcy
In light of the pervasive impact of bankruptcy law on commercial transactions, business dealings, land use and litigation, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba maintains an expertise in this specialized area, with attorneys who practice regularly in bankruptcy court. In addition to navigating the intricacies of bankruptcy law and procedure, our attorneys are familiar with commercial reorganizations and workouts outside of the bankruptcy context. Our experience permits us to assist in addressing financial hurdles, as well as representing creditors in securing optimal results in insolvency situations. Our attorneys have substantial experience representing commercial creditors and financial institutions in protecting their claims in the face of increased personal bankruptcies by customers and borrowers and in providing cost-effective solutions geared to optimize results.
FL&B attorneys also assist our multi-family clients with additional, related issues such as insurance coverage, labor and employment, code standards and violations, corporate matters, taxation and credit-related matters.
FL&B is a member of the Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia.
Our Multi-Family Housing Team:
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