Recover unpaid commercial rent, management fees, contractor invoices, and development disputes. California-focused, 15% contingency, attorney-supervised collections for property managers, landlords, HOA managers, and developers.
Submit a ClaimCommercial lease defaults, unpaid CAM charges, and holdover rent disputes cost you revenue and court time. Tenants claim disputes to avoid payment.
Unpaid development invoices, construction payment disputes, and vendor non-payment strain your cash flow and supplier relationships.
Collecting unpaid property management fees and HOA assessment delinquencies from residents and owners is time-consuming and contentious.
Earnest money disputes, broker commission disagreements, and escrow shortfalls create legal and financial headaches in deals gone wrong.
Tenants dispute rent increases, lease renewal terms, or lease amendments, delaying payment indefinitely while you cover expenses.
Investors withdraw funding, developers halt payments, and lenders dispute completion milestones, leaving invoices uncollected.
Legal Collects Fee (15%)
You keep: $42,500
Traditional Attorney (33%)
You keep: $33,500
With Legal Collects, you keep $9,000 more on a $50,000 claim.
A property management firm managed a multi-tenant commercial building. One tenant defaulted on 8 months of rent and CAM charges totaling $67K. The tenant claimed "property maintenance issues" as justification. Legal Collects issued a demand citing California Civil Code lease provisions and the unlawful detainer process.
A developer contracted with a construction firm for $142K in electrical and HVAC work on a 12-unit residential project. The general contractor withheld payment claiming "punch list items pending." Legal Collects referenced California Mechanics Lien Law and Civil Code §8400-8494 (mechanic's liens), establishing priority claim rights against the property.
An HOA management company collected unpaid homeowner assessments totaling $28K across 7 units. Owners claimed "building defects" and refused payment. Legal Collects issued demands citing California Civil Code §5700-5740 (HOA assessment liens), establishing the manager's right to enforce lien collection and foreclosure rights.
Provide lease agreements, invoices, payment records, CAM statements, or development contracts. We verify claim validity against California property law and debtor information.
Our system generates demand letters citing California Civil Code, landlord/tenant law, mechanics lien rights, or HOA assessment provisions. Attorney review and signature included.
Demand triggers payment, settlement, or negotiation. Most property management and real estate disputes resolve within 30-60 days due to strong landlord and contractor protections in California law.
We deposit recovered funds minus 15% contingency fee. If collection fails, you pay nothing—zero upfront costs or risk to your business.
| Claim Amount | Legal Collects (15%) | Traditional Attorney (33%) | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $2,250 | $4,950 | $2,700 |
| $50,000 | $7,500 | $16,500 | $9,000 |
| $100,000 | $15,000 | $33,000 | $18,000 |
| $200,000 | $30,000 | $66,000 | $36,000 |
Yes, absolutely. CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges are enforceable lease provisions under California law. Tenants cannot dispute CAM without proving actual costs were unreasonable or improperly calculated. Our demand letters reference lease terms and California Commercial Code provisions, giving us strong leverage to recover unpaid CAM amounts.
California Civil Code §1951.2 allows landlords to recover unpaid rent, future rent (in some cases), damages, and costs. You have the right to pursue unlawful detainer (eviction) or demand payment. Legal Collects can issue demand letters citing these rights and establish priority claims before costly court actions.
Yes. California Civil Code §5700-5740 grants HOAs powerful lien rights against delinquent properties. Homeowners must pay assessments even if they dispute architectural decisions or building quality. Our demands reference lien statutes, forcing payment before foreclosure rights are exercised or escalated.
Earnest money disputes hinge on contract interpretation and California Civil Code escrow requirements. If a buyer or seller wrongfully withheld earnest money, we issue demands referencing the contract terms and escrow company requirements. Brokers must properly account for escrow funds under California Business & Professions Code §10000+.
Preliminary notice deadlines (Cal. Civil Code §8200+) are strict and if missed, lien rights may be lost. However, you retain contract remedies and collection rights under California Commercial Code §3201+. We evaluate your position to identify the strongest collection path. Act quickly if deadlines are approaching.
Yes. Management fee contracts are enforceable against HOAs and property owners. If payment terms are breached, we issue demands citing contract obligations. HOAs cannot escape payment by claiming disputes; management fees have priority over assessments. This gives us strong leverage in negotiations.
The tenant has limited defenses under California's "habitability doctrine" (which applies to residential tenancies with specific standards). For commercial properties, tenants have fewer protections. If your lease excludes habitability claims, rent is due regardless of alleged defects. Our demands establish this, forcing payment or formal dispute through mediation.
Most real estate and property management disputes resolve within 30-60 days after demand issuance, especially when mechanics lien or lien enforcement rights are involved. Unlawful detainer (eviction) actions take 30-90 days. Complex development disputes or litigation can extend 6-12 months. Our AI prioritizes quick resolution through targeted demand letters.
Yes. Development agreements contain specific payment milestone requirements and default provisions. If an investor or lender withdraws funding improperly or a developer halts payments, we issue demands citing contract terms and California construction law. These disputes often resolve quickly when contract language is strong and our legal team references the right provisions.
No upfront costs. 15% contingency. Attorney-supervised collections.
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