Binder & Kalioundji, LLP

Landlord/ Tenant Litigation

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Workers' Compensation Defense

Binder Kalioundji work with employers, insurance companies, and TPAs to quickly and efficiently resolve Workers' Compensation claims. From the moment a file is received, we develop a case strategy that is aimed at bringing the claim to resolution. With out of the box strategies combined with proactive and regular communications with attorneys and doctors we bring matters to closure efficiently and quickly.

One thing that makes us stand out from the pack is our understanding of Employment Law and its overlap with Workers' Compensation. We are able to provide valuable guidance and counseling to employers in areas of accommodation, leaves of absence, and return to work, which are commonly overlooked or misunderstood in the handling of a claim.

We appear at all WCAB locations throughout California.

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Employment Law

Employer and employee relationships are unique and delicate to navigate. Binder Kalioundji have a history of working with employers and representing management in all aspects of employment law including wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, breach of contract, defamation and fraud.

We regularly provide advice and counsel to employers in all aspects of the employer- employee relationship including policies, discipline, compensation, individual employee terminations, disability accommodation matters, FMLA and CFRA, COVID-19 compliance, and compliance with State and Federal labor laws.

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Real Estate Law

The real estate practice group works with property owners, property management companies, and their service providers to provide counseling and legal defense in all aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship. Zena's unique personality, genuine compassion, and desire to do the right thing makes her well versed in working with tenants to resolve issues. 

Representative cases include: habitability, general liability, breach of contract, defense of ADA claims, property damage and unlawful detainer actions. 

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Binder & Kalioundji, LLP, has significant landlord-tenant experience, including habitability and wrongful eviction defense; commercial and residential unlawful detainer proceedings; and matters involving the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. 

Our experience extends to representing landlords and property management companies relating to all aspects of building safety and health code issues in rental properties.

The "new" tort of Habitability is premised upon California law, which provides that every lease for the rental of residential property implies an obligation on the landlord's part to provide safe and functional plumbing and heating, water and sewage services, electricity, ventilation, weatherproofing, locks, safe floors and stairways, adequate garbage containers, and to keep the building and grounds free of garbage, unsanitary conditions, and vermin.

The existence of any one or more of these conditions left unabated could give rise to a claim by the tenant for breach of the Warranty of Habitability and statutorily imposed violations. A landlord's liability can be significant, because California statutes allow for the imposition of attorney’s fees and penalties for every violation.

Given the magnitude of risk, based upon the number of plaintiffs, we have developed a streamlined approach to discovery, which often times involves the informal exchange of information and key depositions. This cost-effective strategy leads to the earliest possible resolution of these claims and greater client satisfaction.