LAW OFFICES OF
WALTER JENNINGS



New York City's Landlord-Tenant Law Firm Since 1971


Main office: 212-732-0091

representing nyc tenants & landlords



The Law Offices of Walter Jennings P.C., a New York City real estate law firm, aggressively represents both Landlords and Tenants. We have been leaders in our field since 1971!


We prosecute and defend residential and commercial proceedings in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn.


Moreover, we strive to obtain an optimal, cost effective result for our each and every single client through settlement, negotiation, mediation or litigation.


We have represented over 500 rent strikes, thousands of landlords and individual tenants.. We have been special counsel for the assembly for the State of New York, are an HDFC recommended firm, and receive high ratings and reviews from our clients,


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Experience expertise and care



Each client and case is developed individually, because no two cases are exactly the same.


We treat our clients as we do ourselves, with expertise, kindness, mindfulness, and understanding. Since we are a small firm we know our clients personally and treat them with the care they deserve.


We advise and work with our clients throughout the entire legal process from negotiation through litigation or mediation, making sure that they know and understand their case.


Whether in Housing Court, Civil Court, Supreme Court or out of court all options are communicated clearly to our clients, strategies discussed, and possible outcomes outlined, so our clients are aware and involved in the entire process.

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TENANTS



Is your landlord evicting you? Will your landlord not make necessary repairs to your home, apartment or commercial facility? Do you need help reviewing or negotiating your lease agreement?


We have been helping thousands of NYC tenants for over 40 years. We are family owned and operated, We are a team of experienced litigators who provide clients with the attention they deserve.



(some of the services we provide)


Evictions

Non-payments

Illegal lock outs

Lease review, preparation, negotiation

DHCR

Succession Rights

Service Pets

Rent Overcharges

Holdover Proceedings

Roommate disputes

Air BnB Notices from Landlord

Subleases

Rent Control Matters

Rent Stabilization Matters




landlords



We bring the power of the law to our landlords and property owners to minimize exposure, expenditures, and energy in dealing with rental, purchase or sales situations. From initial rental through termination or expiration of the rental term, we negotiate and litigate all possible issues, whether commercial or residential from the initial lease preparation through termination or eviction of the tenant.  ​ Whatever your needs you can have peace-of-mind knowing that we are one of the most experienced landlord tenant law firms in New York City.


(some of the services we provide)


Rent appeals

Holdover proceedings

Non-Payment proceedings

Defense of rent overcharge

Summary proceedings

Lease preparation

Lease review and negotiation

Declaratory judgment

DHCR proceedings

Rent strikes​

Evictions

J-51 proceedings

Succession Rights

Air BnB

HDFC (we are an HDFC recommended law firm)



Meet the Team



A Law Firm Can Only Be As Great As It's Team
...we have a great one!



Walter S. Jennings, Esq.



Attorney at law - senior litigator



As the founder of The Law Offices of Walter Jennings P.C., attorney Walter Jennings has been successfully litigating client's matters since the 1971.

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Walter Jennings is an exceptional landlord and tenant litigation attorney. His knowledge of the law, its system and judges, is your best resource when facing a landlord tenant or real estate litigation matter.


Adored and respected by peers and clients, Walter Jennings, Esq. has championed cases for New York's premier landlords and tenants alike settling and winning over 6,000 cases and creating many of today's case law.


NY attorney registration number 1232040



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Elizabeth W. Jennings, Esq.



Attorney at law - litigator - mediator



An associate at The Law Office of Walter Jennings, P.C, Elizabeth handles all aspects of Landlord/Tenant litigation. From the inception of the case to discovery through settlement/trial, Elizabeth takes a “client first” approach and makes sure our clients need are first and foremost.


As a certified mediator, she is trained in alternative dispute resolution and brings that knowledge to resolving disputes for our clients.


Elizabeth uses her skills to advocate zealously for our clients inside and outside the Courtroom.


NY attorney registration number 5235858

CT attorney registration number 423457


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Jennifer L. Jennings



office manager - paralegal



Jennifer is a focused leader and well-qualified executive with over 20 years of experience managing high-level corporate operations. Her articulate communication skills, marketing initiatives, innovation, and management of the firm enables our attorneys to do what they do best, excel at landlord tenant law.


Making the legal process as smooth as possible for our clients, Jennifer assists Walter and Elizabeth in all aspects of case management. Think of her as our clients best tool for knowing about their case, the court process and all happenings LOWJ related.


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...they definitely pay attention to your case and make you feel like you're their number 1 client. I got an outcome that I am very happy with. I would recommend Walter to anyone who's having any kind of landlord or tenant issue.



Kenneth T. - Former Client



Walter Jennings has helped me with legal issues on three occasions, we have received professional, thorough, complete and kind counsel and guidance. Following Walter's advice has helped us save money, time and difficulties. Walter is exceptionally well versed in his area of law and very patient and understanding.



Katarina D. - Former Client



Mr. Jennings has appeared before this court on numerous occasions and zealously represents his clients. At all times he conducted himself as a professional, advocating for the interests of his clients.



The Honorable Judge John H. Stanley, New York Housing Court



This attorney has been around a while and is very familiar with law and procedure. Highly recommended.



Robert M. - Former Client



Walter is extremely knowledgeable, he has a ton of experience and contacts. He got me a settlement very quickly and he is a super nice guy.



John J. July 18, 2019



Serving as an intermediary between various third parties, they made more progress in one month than my initial attorney did in a year. Ultimately, and due to Jenning's hard work, a court ruled in my favor.



Kristy J. - Client



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