How the rating was formed
The demand for legal services in housing and communal services is steadily growing upward. This is one of the most sought-after specialists dealing with housing issues.
Analysts conducted research to compile a rating of the best professionals in this field of legal relations. The assistance provided by professionals is extensive in scope, but information on the quality of consultations and real customer reviews were selected for verification.
Employees visited law firms, posing as clients and ordering consultations. During the provision of the service, the lawyers noted the special knowledge they had, the practical expediency of the information received, the accessible language of communication, the ability to respond to the point, the result of negotiations and the cost of the service.
Based on the results of the collected material, legal advice on housing and communal services for residents of the capital and region will cost from 1,500 to 2,000 rubles, and some companies provide this service for free.
The resulting rating will allow a potential client to quickly and efficiently find a suitable lawyer and not be disappointed with the result.
Customer Reviews
From Pravikovskaya N.B. I express my gratitude to the staff of the legal consultation: Andrei Valerievich and Dmitry Konstantinovich, who helped me resolve the unpleasant situation with the Pyaterochka store.
The issue was resolved in my favor without delay and quickly. They apologized to me and I received monetary compensation, all without lengthy litigation. Once again, thank you very much!
Gratitude from Busygin A.I. I express my gratitude to Vasily Anatolyevich Kavalyauskas for the qualified management of my case, competent advice and justification for the decision, which led to compensation of the stated claims.
Sincerely, Busygin Alexander Ivanovich
26.12.2017
Gratitude to Sukhovarov I, Dmitry Vladimirovich Korchagin, express my gratitude and appreciation to lawyer Yuri Vladimirovich Sukhovarov for high-quality and qualified advice. Thank you.
Gratitude from Soboleva E.P. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Vasily Anatolyevich Kavaliauskas for his literacy, consultation and attention to the client who found herself in a difficult situation; as well as wonderful, sensitive administrators. I wish the company prosperity and good clients.
Sincerely, Soboleva Elena Petrovna. September 19, 2018
Gratitude from Vraveevsky S.A. Sergey Vyacheslavovich! Thank you very much for the consultation! All the details were disclosed to me in detail, all questions were answered comprehensively. I am very glad to receive help from a qualified specialist!
Vraveevsky S.A. 12/18/2018
Thanks to Pavlyuchenko A.V. from Radhuan M. Dear Pavlyuchenko Alexander Viktorovich. Let me express my sincere gratitude for the qualified legal assistance provided. Thanks to your professionalism, I was able to achieve a decision in my favor. I wish you further prosperity and professionalism.
Radhuan Mohamed 06/08/2018
Gratitude from N.S. Khokhlov I am Khokhlov N.S. I express special gratitude to lawyer A.V. Pavlyuchenko who defended my consumer protection rights. I was pleasantly surprised by his professionalism, where he discovered the false address of my defendant registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, and also defended me, as I believe, from the unreasonable decisions of the trial judge. If I need legal assistance in the future, I will only turn to A.V. Pavlyuchenko.
N.S. Khokhlov December 12, 2017
Gratitude from P.V. Greshina I would like to express my deep gratitude to the employees of your company - Sergei Vyacheslavovich Mavrichev and Konstantin Vasilyevich Solovyov for their enormous support, for their competent explanation and good attitude towards people. I wish you success and prosperity.
Greshina P.V. 03/23/2018
Gratitude from Antonov Arkady I, Antonov Arkady Shanobich, turned to the Legal Agency of St. Petersburg for help due to the fact that when concluding an agreement for spinal treatment with Medstar, I was actually deceived in the cost of treatment and more. During the process of drawing up a treatment contract with me, no one explained to me that the treatment would be carried out using credit funds; the amount of treatment was constantly changing. My requests to be given longer time to familiarize myself with the procedures and consultations at their price list were refused. That is, there was actually pressure on the client. At home, when I carefully read the entire document, I realized that I had actually been deceived about money and treatment time. On October 30, 2018, I applied for legal assistance from the Legal Agency of St. Petersburg regarding the termination of the contract for treatment at Medstar and the termination of the loan agreement from Alfa-Bank. My case was handled by Denis Yurievich Stepanov, all issues were resolved very quickly and I was informed about all situations. I would like to thank Stepanov D.Yu. and all lawyers who work in this agency.
November 21, 2021
Gratitude from Gordeeva E.S. I express my special gratitude to Sergei Vyacheslavovich for his highly competent and detailed consultation on the issue of the employment contract.
Doctor of Philological Sciences, Gordeeva E.S. 12/01/2018
In what cases may you need legal assistance in housing and communal services?
Not a single person is immune from difficulties, problems and even deception in the housing and communal services segment. At the same time, housing disputes can arise both between residents of apartment buildings, and in the event of disputes between the principal and the housing and communal services service. Management companies often violate the rights of residents - what to do in this situation? In this case, the legal assistance service in the housing and communal services sector will be the most effective solution. Problems may include:
- The client's apartment was flooded, and the perpetrators refuse to compensate for the damage;
- One of the residents of an apartment building has carried out an illegal, uncoordinated redevelopment that could cause damage or danger to the house or neighboring apartments;
- The management company provides low quality service. The help of a housing and communal services lawyer may be required if there are interruptions in the communication supply, if the organization does not carry out the required repair work on the house;
- The management organization greatly inflates bills for communication services and refuses to carry out recalculations at the request of clients;
- Representatives of the housing and communal services service caused damage to property in the performance of their duties, for example, damage is often caused to cars while clearing snow or knocking down icicles.
Consultation with a housing and communal services lawyer is often required if incorrect bills are issued. In most cases, the management company carries out recalculation independently, but only in cases where the housing and communal services are damaged. If the principal notices that the accounts have become too inflated, and this is not due to indexation or increased taxes, it is worth recalculating. At the initial stage, legal advice on housing and communal services will be provided free of charge - from there you will be able to understand whether it is worth further working with a lawyer.
Contact a utility lawyer
At the moment, there is no centralized legislation in the housing and communal services sector on the territory of the Russian Federation. In fact, housing and communal services are regulated by different federal laws. For example, energy saving is regulated by Federal Law 261. And heat supply is 190 FZ. And this is only federal legislation, but there is also regional legislation.
Lawyers for public services of our company will help you understand the intricacies of the legislation, already at the first consultation. Traditionally, ordinary property owners need a lawyer on issues such as:
- Inflated utility tariffs.
- Debt obligations of resource suppliers.
- Inappropriate behavior of HOA representatives.
- The quality of the work provided.
And this is not the entire range of issues that a housing and communal services lawyer deals with.
Even at the level of utility bills and their size, a huge number of disputes arise. The supplier may deliberately inflate prices for its services. Despite the fact that the issue of tariffs is regulated by regional legislation. Technically, you can find out the rates for certain resources in your region. Then you can count them. If the fee is obviously too high, you need to request a recalculation.
Housing and communal services debts are another reason for conflict in the legal field. Sometimes the management company, due to its debt obligations, tries to compensate for the “failure” at the expense of its clients. In this case, you will need the services of a lawyer who will help calculate the excesses and force the company to act according to the law.
HOAs often try to ignore the requirements of the law. Very often, decisions are made without taking homeowners into account. Even on those issues where a general meeting of owners should be convened. And if they have already started drastic changes in your house by refusing to organize a meeting, this is a precedent. A community lawyer will help you understand the situation.
How a housing lawyer can help
- recalculation of payments for utility services;
- providing information about applicable payment benefits;
- drawing up various types of legal papers: claims, statements, petitions, complaints, objections;
- acting as a proxy for the customer in the management company and other administrative bodies;
- collection of evidence;
- formation of a settlement agreement;
- protection of interests in court;
- comprehensive case support;
- compensation for losses incurred;
- control over the execution of a court decision;
- low quality of utility services;
- failure to provide information on services;
- negotiating with an opponent;
- development of a line of behavior and defense;
- obtaining a writ of execution;
- assistance and presence during the assessment of the fact of the flood;
- searching for options for resolving a conflict situation at the pre-trial stage;
- organizing a meeting of opposing parties, conducting a conversation and signing a settlement agreement;
- control over the execution of the signed agreement.
Cost of legal advice on housing and communal services
| At the initial stage, by phone or at the company representative office | Free (allows you to decide whether to use legal services) |
| Orally | From 1 500 |
| In writing | From 2 500 |
| Remotely | From 1 500 |
| When analyzing case materials, documents and rendering a verdict | From 3 000 |
| The cost of a lawyer’s services on housing and communal services issues at the pre-trial stage | |
| Submitting a complaint to the house management company | From 1 500 |
| Submitting a complaint to the housing and communal services service | From 1 500 |
| Conducting negotiations with the public service | From 3 000 |
| Carrying out settlements for utility bills | From 3 000 |
| Appealing the amount of utility bills | From 5 000 |
| Initiation of damage assessment examinations | From 3 000 |
| Legal support of settlement agreements | From 5 000 |
| Collection of compensation from housing and communal services in case of damage to property | From 10 000 |
| The cost of a lawyer’s services on housing and communal services issues in Moscow at the stage of trial | |
| Preparation of the principal for trial together with legal advice on housing and communal services issues | From 3 000 |
| Initiating litigation on housing and communal services, writing a claim | From 5 000 |
| Representation in courts of first instance, magistrates and district courts | From 30 000 |
| Writing a complaint, petition, and other procedural documentation | From 1 500 |
| Representation in courts of appeal or cassation stage | From 35 000 |
| Support of enforcement proceedings in matters of collection | From 5 000 |
Advantages of cooperation with us
A team of qualified lawyers has been solving the most complex issues for more than 10 years. Even if the dispute cannot be resolved pre-trial, more than 90% of claims end in satisfaction in court. We employ only highly specialized specialists who are true experts in their areas of law. Contact our consultants by phone or leave a request for a call back online, and professional lawyers will deal with issues in the field of housing and communal services.
15 years of experience in the legal services market
Legal Agency of St. Petersburg was founded in 2004 and has been successfully operating for 15 years
30 experienced specialists
Our team consists of competent lawyers and attorneys with narrow specialization in certain areas of law
10 years minimum legal experience
All consultations are conducted by lawyers with experience in successfully resolving similar situations, which ensures maximum assistance to the client.
91% of cases won
The results speak for themselves - since 2004, 3,756 cases have been won, 5,073 clients have been satisfied, and 874,474,045 have been paid to them
72% of appealed court decisions
We take on cases of any complexity and at any stage of the process, but the sooner you contact a specialist, the more likely a positive outcome of the case is
24 hours on call
We are ready to handle your case from start to finish, accompanying and supporting you throughout the entire process.
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Question answer
Question: Legal advice on housing and communal services
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Who should replace batteries and meters if they break down - housing and communal services or the apartment owner?
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Leonid01/08/2019 12:39
Olga Klimova01/09/2019 10:24
Answer According to Government Decree No. 354 dated May 6, 2011, the equipment of residential and non-residential premises with communication and accounting devices must be provided by the owner. That is, replacement will need to be done at the expense of the residents. This rule also applies to common areas - in entrances, balconies. If you still have questions, contact the legal assistance service in the housing and communal services sector.
Question: Legal advice on housing and communal services
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Who should I contact if my neighbors flooded my apartment?
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Nikolay02/05/2019 17:34
Olga Klimova02/07/2019 18:01
Answer At the initial stage, the principal can take advantage of legal advice on housing and communal services. After the flood, if the apartment was not insured, it is very important to assess the damage caused. This procedure can be carried out with the involvement of a third-party expert. However, this is the responsibility of representatives of the housing and communal services service. The victim and the person who suffered the damage must be present during the assessment. The deed is signed by all three parties. Based on the act, you will be able to make a recovery in the future. If the neighbor does not pay compensation, the paper will be the basis for going to court.
When to contact a lawyer
Housing legislation regulates various areas of interaction between citizens and organizations. Controversial situations often arise, the resolution of which requires going to court. When it comes to litigation, you cannot do without the participation of a housing law lawyer.
Disputes concerning residential real estate are quite specific. As a rule, they affect various legislative norms. A professional lawyer will help the client understand the situation and develop the optimal line of defense of his rights.
Most often, citizens have to challenge the ownership of real estate. A large percentage of cases are related to the procedure of inheritance or division of common housing. Lack of knowledge of the law, inaccuracies in the preparation of documents, an ill-conceived position in court and a vague evidence base can cause the loss of rights to real estate. This is why the help of a housing lawyer is necessary.
Controversial situations can arise not only with owners, but also with tenants of residential premises. A lawyer is contacted when it is necessary to solve a problem that affects:
- quality of housing and communal services;
- correct calculation of payments for housing and communal services;
- eviction from occupied living space;
- separation of personal accounts;
- violation of rights by neighbors;
- compensation for damage resulting from flooding of the apartment;
- disputes with the management company or HOA.
Help may be needed when making real estate transactions. Most often, controversial situations arise in mortgage lending. The lawyer will be able to defend the client’s position in litigation with the bank or other parties involved.
In other words, you should always contact a housing lawyer when the dispute reaches the judicial authorities. He will not only be able to answer all legal questions and prepare documents, but will also represent the interests of the client during the hearing.
