Hudson Valley Landlord-Tenant Attorney

At Martens Law PLLC, we provide comprehensive legal representation for landlord-tenant disputes, including both residential and commercial matters. Michael Martens of Martens Law PLLC is well-versed in the intricacies of landlord-tenant law, having practiced in this area for nearly a decade, and is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of his clients.

Our firm handles a wide range of landlord-tenant disputes, including:

  • Evictions (Including “Good Cause” Evictions): We assist both residential and commercial landlords in navigating the eviction process, from serving the proper predicate notices to representing them in court during eviction proceedings. We also assist residential landlords in traversing the complex and evolving “Good Cause” Eviction laws adopted by many of the local Hudson Valley municipalities. We help commercial tenants facing eviction to understand their rights and options, and we strive to find fair and equitable resolutions to avoid unnecessary evictions. Additionally, we assist successful purchasers of real property following foreclosure gain sole possession of their property.

  • Non-Payment Summary Proceedings: We represent landlords in non-payment proceedings, helping them pursue past-due rent and other charges owed by tenants. We also defend commercial tenants facing non-payment proceedings, advocating for their rights and negotiating reasonable payment plans when appropriate.

  • Holdover Summary Proceedings: We have extensive experience handling holdover proceedings, which arise when a tenant remains on the premises after the expiration of a lease or without a valid lease. We represent both landlords seeking to remove holdover tenants and commercial tenants facing holdover proceedings, ensuring that their legal rights are protected throughout the process.

Our Approach:

At Martens Law PLLC, we understand that landlord-tenant disputes can be emotionally and financially challenging. Our approach is to provide personalized, attentive, and solution-oriented legal representation to our clients. We take the time to understand their unique situations and goals, and we develop strategies tailored to their needs.

If you are facing a landlord-tenant dispute, contact Martens Law PLLC today to schedule a consultation.