LegalCase

Landlord-Tenant / Eviction Defense

Inbound call for landlord-tenant dispute or eviction defense intake.

10field definitions
3surface rules
4guardrail signals
4wrap-up checks

When this runs

classifies this work type when the caller says things like:

eviction
eviction notice
landlord dispute
tenant rights
being evicted
lease violation
security deposit
habitability

How the call goes

3 surface rules tied to missing field definitions. Urgent first.

1

Ask if they have received any formal eviction notice or legal paperwork.

urgent

Have you received any formal notices — like an eviction notice, a pay-or-quit, or court paperwork?

Field: Eviction or legal notice received

2

Ask if there is a court date scheduled, as this determines urgency.

urgent

Do you have a court date scheduled? If so, when is it?

Field: Court date (if any)

3

Clarify whether the caller is the tenant or the landlord.

important

Are you the tenant or the landlord in this situation?

Field: Role (tenant or landlord)

Extracted without a dedicated prompt

extracts these from the transcript in real time. If the caller does not mention them naturally, staff can confirm them during wrap-up.

Caller nameCallback numberRental property addressIssue type (eviction, deposit, repairs, lease dispute)Lease status (active, month-to-month, expired)Written communication with other partyPreferred consultation time

Guardrail signals

If staff says anything matching one of these examples, an urgent warning surface is created.

Never provide specific legal advice on whether an eviction is valid.

Do not tell a tenant to withhold rent.

Never guarantee a case outcome.

Do not advise on self-help eviction tactics for landlords.

When the call ends

Before staff can end the call, walks them through a wrap-up checklist, then prepares the captured fields for the work record.

Wrap-up checklist

  • Confirm callback number
  • State next step
  • Send confirmation
  • Advise to bring documents

Then creates a case with:

  • Caller name
  • Callback number
  • Role (tenant or landlord)
  • Rental property address
  • Issue type (eviction, deposit, repairs, lease dispute)
  • Eviction or legal notice received
  • Court date (if any)
  • Lease status (active, month-to-month, expired)
  • Written communication with other party
  • Preferred consultation time

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