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When management isn't enough — here's exactly what to do next.

If you've been using Coun5el's resident management, your documentation is already organized. If you're starting fresh, we'll help you build the case.

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General legal information · not legal advice · not a law firm

three situations we cover

The case is built before you need it.

01 · Nonpayment

“They stopped paying rent.”

Strike Score and the payment ledger assemble the timeline automatically — dates, amounts, partial payments, and notices, all in one packet ready to file.

Payment ledger →
02 · Roommate removal

“A roommate has to go.”

Documented violations, arbitration decisions, and a jurisdiction-specific roadmap for the lawful process where you live — no guessing what's allowed.

Removal roadmap →
03 · Guest overstay

“A guest never left.”

Establish the timeline an overstaying guest creates — when a guest becomes a tenant in your state, and the exact steps to address it.

Overstay timeline →
how it works

Documentation today is leverage tomorrow.

From day 1
Every payment, complaint, and rule violation is logged automatically as it happens — not reconstructed from memory months later.
On dispute
AI arbitration produces a neutral, documented decision — exactly the kind of record that holds up when a situation escalates.
When you file
Coun5el assembles a filing-ready case packet and a procedural roadmap specific to your jurisdiction — so you know each step and deadline.
Always
You stay in control. Coun5el gives you organized information and self-help tools — you decide how to proceed.
Note

Coun5el is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. It provides general legal information, document organization, and self-help tools. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

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frequently asked

The questions everyone asks.

No. Coun5el is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. We provide general legal information, automatic documentation, and self-help tools. Using Coun5el does not create an attorney–client relationship. For advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
An organized chronological record of the relevant activity in your home — payments and missed payments, logged violations, arbitration decisions, and dated communications — plus a procedural roadmap describing the typical steps and deadlines for your situation in your state.
AI arbitration is binding within your Coun5el home as a house-rule mechanism the roommates agree to. It is not a court judgment. Its value in a legal context is as clear, contemporaneous documentation of what happened and how it was handled.
Yes. If you're starting fresh, Coun5el walks you through organizing what you already have and building documentation going forward. The earlier you start, the stronger the timeline — but it's useful at any point.
Procedural roadmaps are available for all 50 states. Because landlord–tenant and roommate law varies significantly by state and even municipality, Coun5el tailors the roadmap to your specific jurisdiction.
Sometimes. Many shared-living situations can be handled with organized documentation and self-help. For complex or contested matters, Coun5el's documentation makes any attorney you hire faster and more effective — they start with the case already assembled.

The best time to start documenting was move-in. The second best is now.

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General legal information · not legal advice · not a law firm