Leigh Straker Taylor Higgins

Leigh is a brilliant attorney. She absolutely knows and understands tenant’s rights law in great detail. She’s an extremely good listener and knows how convey her client’s issues in a very clear manner. I was in a situation where my health was being adversely affected in my apartment. For over s...ix months my landlord would not listen to my complaints nor my requests. I met with Leigh about my case. She took time to explain to me the different options and possible outcomes. Throughout the process she was caring, direct and never over promised anything. But she delivered much needed help! The same day Leigh intervened on my behalf with my landlord, I was released from my lease and able to move. My health has improved tremendously because of her help. I’m forever grateful to her. I highly recommend Leigh to any tenant in need of assistance with housing and landlord issues. If I could give her 10 stars I would!

My landlord was threatening to saddle me with cleaning/maintenance bills if I didn't dust the entire house and do the yardwork whenever he asked......Seemed like a normal person when I rented the room and moved in. Anyway, Leigh calmly explained to me what my rights are as a tenant and that I was in ...the right in this dispute. I went back to my landlord with the info I got from Leigh during the consultation I booked with DC Tenant Rights Center and he stopped harassing me. I'm very happy with the $70 I spent on consultation because my landlord backed off when I got a well reasoned legal opinion.

Leigh helped us deal with our landlord as he sold the condo we'd been renting from him. It was a stressful and contentious situation, but Leigh helped us understand our rights and how best to act. She answered our questions, helped us review our options, and even knew how new legislation affected our... situation. Having her in our corner didn't make our problems go away, of course, but it did give us confidence and comfort during a difficult time.