Salima S Tongo, Landlord/Tenant Attorney in White Plains, New York

Salima concentrates on landlord/tenant, real estate, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Salima handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Landlord/Tenant

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• Real Estate

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• Zoning

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Salima's primary office is at 75 South Broadway, White Plains, NY, 10601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new landlord/tenant attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Salima usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Salima discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in landlord/tenant practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Salima for a landlord/tenant case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Salima walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Salima offer a free consultation?

  Salima charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Salima's office. Some landlord/tenant attorneys offer free consults — check Salima's current terms during booking.

• How long do landlord/tenant cases in New York typically take?

  Simple landlord/tenant matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Salima gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Salima take my case if I'm outside White Plains?

  Salima is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Salima will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Salima?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Salima will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Salima accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?

  Salima's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.