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Tenant Rights and Drafting an Enforceable Lease
October 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
1 Substantive CLE Credits

This distance-learning CLE is presented by North Penn Legal Services.

This presentation provides practical insights into legal requirements, key clauses, and best practices for drafting residential leases that protect the interests of both landlords and tenants. Participants will learn through real-life examples of legally enforceable provisions for eviction notices, maintenance obligations, and changes in property ownership. This CLE session equips legal practitioners with the skills needed to produce clear, enforceable, and fair lease agreements that minimize potential disputes and legal challenges.

Please join us for this virtual CLE, presented at no-charge as part of our Pro Bono Week celebrations.

PRESENTER BIOS

Stephanie Wolak-Fleming, Esq.
Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

Stephanie Wolak-Fleming, Esq. represents Tioga, Lycoming, and Clinton county clients in variety of civil cases at both magisterial district justice court and court of common pleas levels in matters relating to housing, consumer, and family law. Stephanie received her B.A. from University at Albany and her J.D. from Duquesne School of Law where she was presented Duquesne's Law School Mission Award upon graduation. She is admitted to practice in New York and Pennsylvania.

Stephen A. Fernando, Esq.
Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services

After graduating from law school, Stephen and his family moved to North Carolina where he practiced for a mid-sized general practice law firm. In 2018, he and his family returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania where he grew up and he immediately joined North Penn Legal Services as a full-time attorney.

Stephen received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2015 and his B.A. from the University of Scranton.