Reasonable Attorney Fees

Court-awarded attorney fees are fees that a judge orders the losing party to pay as part of the case. The amount is reviewed and approved by the court, not decided by the landlord or the tenant.

Landlords often argue that attorney fees are unreasonable because they are required to pay them. This is common in litigation. However, the final decision on whether fees are reasonable is made by a judge, not the landlord.

Judges review the work performed, the time spent, and whether the fees align with the case and applicable law. If the court finds the fees fair and justified, the judge may approve them even if the landlord disagrees.