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Case Type Small Business Skills Developed Client Interviewing/Counsel and Advice/Negotiation

Case #26-0126368

Private Landlord/Tenant – Client is Black-owned, woman-owned hair salon in Northern Liberties.  Client has been a long-term tenant in a commercial property, having leased the property since 2009.  Client recently received a letter that client would be responsible for back rent at the rate of a 4% increase starting in 2015, in addition, client would be responsible for cost sharing of taxes and insurance.  Client is seeking legal advice to determine if the landlord is legally able to request these additional fees.