Q: property attorney he has a triple responsibilities as to owner, staff, and tenants correct.Meaning he is responsible
duty to all three . like the captain of the ship he doesn't own it but it's his job to make sure it's running in perfect conditions for the owners to enjoy the staff good working conditions and the tenate' has good living conditions .
A: That is not correct. You are describing a classic conflict of interest. An attorney's duty is to advise and protect the client. Only one of those three is the client.
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A property attorney does not have a triple responsibility to the owner, staff, and tenants of a property. Rather, their primary duty is to their client, which is typically the property owner.
However, a property attorney does have a duty to provide competent and ethical legal representation to their client, which may include advising their client on how to maintain the property in good condition and comply with relevant laws and regulations. In doing so, they may indirectly impact the working conditions of staff and the living conditions of tenants.
It's also worth noting that property owners, staff, and tenants may have different legal rights and obligations depending on their specific roles and relationships to the property. A property attorney may need to navigate these different interests and priorities in order to effectively represent their client and provide sound legal advice.
Overall, a property attorney's duty is primarily to their client, but they may need to consider the interests of other parties involved in the property in order to provide competent and effective legal representation.
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