CONSUMER & TENANT PROTECTION

Protect yourself from predatory businesses and landlords.

Consumer Protection

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As a consumer, you are entitled to be treated fairly and honestly in your business dealings. Some individuals and business owners believe that certain people – and their incomes – are disposable in our society. But no matter your personal, economic, or even criminal history, businesses cannot deceive you or abuse your trust. When you have been the victim of unfair or predatory business practices, you have options. If you notice that you have hidden fees on your bills, or you are being charged unfair interest rates, or the terms of your policy are misleading, or the item you purchased is different from what you were promised, do not wait to get the help of an attorney.

When you face a legal challenge, you deserve a fierce advocate by your side. As a seasoned trial attorney, I'm here to protect your rights and fight for what's fair. I understand that after being victimized by consumer fraud, you may feel voiceless and powerless. I am here to confront the people who have taken advantage of you and to fight the deceptive practices that you cannot dispute on your own. I am ready to prepare an aggressive strategy for your case, exposing and confronting fraudulent business practices while protecting your interests. If you are unsure of your rights as a consumer, contact me today.

Tom Barbour Portrait

As a consumer, you are entitled to be treated fairly and honestly in your business dealings. Some individuals and business owners believe that certain people – and their incomes – are disposable in our society. But no matter your personal, economic, or even criminal history, businesses cannot deceive you or abuse your trust. When you have been the victim of unfair or predatory business practices, you have options. If you notice that you have hidden fees on your bills, or you are being charged unfair interest rates, or the terms of your policy are misleading, or the item you purchased is different from what you were promised, do not wait to get the help of an attorney.

As an experienced trial attorney, I work hard to protect individuals just like you. I understand that after being victimized by consumer fraud, you may feel voiceless and powerless. I am here to confront the people who have taken advantage of you and to fight the deceptive practices that you cannot dispute on your own. I am ready to prepare an aggressive strategy for your case, exposing and confronting fraudulent business practices while protecting your interests. If you are unsure of your rights as a consumer, contact me today.

Consumer Protection Services

When you are up against a deceptive lender, a business or an individual contractor, a utility company, or an insurance company, you need an attorney who will stand up for your rights. Consumer fraud can take a wide variety of forms, but I will work tirelessly to protect your interests under our consumer protection laws. I can provide you with the knowledge you need to understand your legal options. And I will be attuned to the individual facts of your case and serve as a responsive, aggressive, and creative advocate on your behalf. I will listen to your individual concerns, prioritize your goals, and explore all possible avenues to get you the recourse you deserve.

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Bad Buys

Exposing false advertising and misrepresentation about the quality, origin, features, and characteristics of vehicles and other consumer purchases

Insurance Claims

Contesting wrongful denials of claims or deceptions about the terms of insurance policies

Unfair Utilities

Fighting back against improper or inaccurate billing by cable, telecommunication, and other utility companies

Rent-to-Own Scams

Defending your rights against misleading claims about rent-to-own property

Predatory Lending

Stopping unfair, abusive, and deceptive practices and false claims in lending and layaway agreements, improper interest rates, and hidden fees

Bad Buys

Exposing false advertising and misrepresentation about the quality, origin, features, and characteristics of vehicles and other consumer purchases

Insurance Claims

Contesting wrongful denials of claims or deceptions about the terms of insurance policies

Unfair Utilities

Fighting back against improper or inaccurate billing by cable, telecommunication, and other utility companies

Rent-to-Own Scams

Defending your rights against misleading claims about rent-to-own property

Predatory Lending

Stopping unfair, abusive, and deceptive practices and false claims in lending and layaway agreements, improper interest rates, and hidden fees

Common Situations

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Were you forced into an unfair interest rate for your car title loan?

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Are there unfair, hidden charges on your credit card bills?

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Did someone sell you a used car but fail to tell you that it had significant repairs performed or it?

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Is your insurance company refusing to abide by the terms of your policy? Are they wrongfully denying your claim?

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Were you misled about a product you purchased? Is the product defective? Are pieces missing? Were you not told that the item was broken?

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Are there additional fees being added to your cable or cell phone bills that have not been disclosed to you?

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Is your paycheck being swindled away by a payday loan company?

Tenant Protection

You deserve to live in a home free from exploitation and harassment. But as a tenant, you may feel that you are powerless in your relationship with your landlord. You may not even know that there are legal actions you can take when you are struggling with housing neglect, fraud, and even eviction. If you feel trapped in your lease, condemned to an inhabitable living situation, harassed by your landlord, or confused about your rights when facing an eviction, do not wait to talk to an experienced attorney.

The laws about landlord-tenant relationships are constantly evolving and can seem daunting. I will provide you with the attention and honesty your situation deserves. I will thoroughly explain your rights as a tenant, as well as the legal options available for resolving your dispute. You do not have to live under the exploitation of your landlord – I will help you stand up for your rights to livable and safe housing.

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You deserve to live in a home free from exploitation and harassment. But as a tenant, you may feel that you are powerless in your relationship with your landlord. You may not even know that there are legal actions you can take when you are struggling with housing neglect, fraud, and even eviction. If you feel trapped in your lease, condemned to an inhabitable living situation, harassed by your landlord, or confused about your rights when facing an eviction, do not wait to talk to an experienced attorney.

The laws about landlord-tenant relationships are constantly evolving and can seem daunting. I will provide you with the attention and honesty your situation deserves. I will thoroughly explain your rights as a tenant, as well as the legal options available for resolving your dispute. You do not have to live under the exploitation of your landlord – I will help you stand up for your rights to livable and safe housing.

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Tenant Protection Services

Tenants can face a wide variety of legal situations. And every landlord-tenant situation has its own circumstances that make the resolution of each case unique. Whether you are facing a refusal to make repairs, deceit in the signing of a lease, harassment and discrimination, or an unjust eviction, I can give you the legal leverage you need to address the situation and get back to living your life. As your attorney, I will aggressively challenge any form of exploitation you face and ensure your landlord is held accountable.

Evictions

Defending against evictions, especially when a landlord has not provided written notice for an eviction, ignored the required number of chances to pay late rent, locked a tenant out or cut off utilities

Rental Retaliation

Addressing a change in rent, an early lease termination, an eviction, or another form of harassment initiated as retaliation for accommodation requests or other legal tenant actions

Housing Discrimination

Standing up against discrimination in housing on the basis of sex, race, age, disability, national origin, religion and sexual orientation

Lease Fraud

Uncovering unfair and deceptive practices before or during the signing of a rental agreement

Maintenance and Repairs

Fighting against a landlord’s refusal to maintain safe and sanitary living conditions, including refusals to address tenant repair requests

Failures to Disclose

Holding landlords accountable for failures to disclose maintenance problems and other issues with rentals and apartments

Evictions

Defending against evictions, especially when a landlord has not provided written notice for an eviction, ignored the required number of chances to pay late rent, locked a tenant out or cut off utilities

Rental Retaliation

Addressing a change in rent, an early lease termination, an eviction, or another form of harassment initiated as retaliation for accommodation requests or other legal tenant actions

Housing Discrimination

Standing up against discrimination in housing on the basis of sex, race, age, disability, national origin, religion and sexual orientation

Lease Fraud

Uncovering unfair and deceptive practices before or during the signing of a rental agreement

Maintenance and Repairs

Fighting against a landlord’s refusal to maintain safe and sanitary living conditions, including refusals to address tenant repair requests

Failures to Disclose

Holding landlords accountable for failures to disclose maintenance problems and other issues with rentals and apartments

Common Situations

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Were you not told that there was mold in your unit prior to moving in?

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Did your landlord fail to give you written notice of your eviction?

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Were you locked out of your unit by your landlord? Were your utilities unfairly cut off?

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Did your landlord try to terminate your lease early after you made repeated maintenance requests?

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Has your landlord failed to fix the plumbing or heating in your home?

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Are there broken locks on your doors and windows that your landlord refuses to repair?

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Has your landlord continued to ignore your requests to get rid of mold, bed bugs, or rodents discovered in your unit?

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Is the elevator in your building continually out of service despite requests for repair?

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