Paths to Justice

Farah Abboud

Ms. Abboud (22 years old, single) is a student and tenant in an apartment subject to rent control laws.

Recognizing Legal Issues

Ms. Abboud receives a notice of a rent increase from her landlord, which she discovers violates rent control regulations. The increase significantly exceeds the permitted adjustment limit and is therefore unlawful.

Lack of Financial Resources

Ms. Abboud has a low income as a student and cannot cover the costs for legal representation.

Legal Tech

Ms. Abboud has a low income as a student and cannot cover the costs for legal representation.

Ms. Abboud turns to a legal tech company for assistance. Legal tech platforms offer affordable and easy options to contest unlawful rent increases. The legal tech company assumes the cost risk, meaning that Ms. Abboud only has to pay a commission in case of success.

Lawyers

The legal tech company collaborates with several tenancy lawyers who represent Ms. Abboud's case in court.

Court Proceeding

The legal dispute is heard before the district court.

Outcome of Proceeding

The court rules in favor of Ms. Abboud and finds that the rent increase is unlawful. The rent is lowered to the permissible amount.

The problem is resolved

Ms. Abboud does not have to pay the unlawful rent increase and has retained her apartment at a legal rent rate.