Areas of Practice


Multifamily Real Estate

Our attorneys are recognized in Northern Virginia for their expertise in representing multifamily housing providers. We have developed a practice that allows us to focus on servicing the multifamily housing industry in an effective and proficient manner. We advise our clients daily on the multitude of legal issues related to residential leasing and property ownership. This includes defining our clients’ rights and responsibilities as housing providers.

Our experience is built upon our time both in the office as well as in the courtroom. We have over 20 years of combined experience litigating and advising our clients regarding all matters related to multifamily leasing.  

We offer the highest quality legal services to all of our clients. This representation includes providing advice on the following:

  • Filing and litigating Summonses for Unlawful Detainer

  • Defending against Warrants in Debt, Tenant’s Assertions, and other complaints

  • Advising on leasing and application policies and procedures

  • Drafting housing policies and lease documents

  • Drafting lease violation/termination notices

  • Drafting letters to tenants, opposing counsel, and administrative agencies

  • Resolving landlord-tenant disputes

  • Training on legal and regulatory compliance

Our team recognizes the importance of technology in running a successful property management company. To that end, our team utilizes the most up-to-date technology to manage each eviction case pursued by a client, and our clients have 24/7 access to monitor the status of their cases.

We recognize that our clients are providing an important public service by providing housing to our communities, and to that end we are cost-conscious and strive to provide high-quality service at reasonable rates. Our attorneys regularly help clients evaluate the business costs and benefits of any legal action or inaction. The majority of our clients have worked with our team for years due to the value we provide in both successful outcomes and return on investment.


Fair Housing

As Fair Housing statutes become more complex and the number of discrimination claims rise, the need for experienced fair housing attorneys grows greater. The first steps to protect your company from fair housing claims are to provide your entire team, from on-site staff to senior executives, with regular fair housing training, and to review and update your fair housing policies regularly. Our attorneys are experienced in providing compliance training to multifamily residential property management companies and owners and in developing fair housing and anti-discrimination company policies.

When preventive measures are not enough and your company is faced with a fair housing claim, let the attorneys of Kramer Elias guide you. The administrative fair housing complaint process can be long and arduous, and every complaint requires an individualized analysis of the facts and circumstances giving rise to the claim alleged. Our attorneys will advise you through the complaint process and vigorously defend housing discrimination complaints brought against you.