Landlord and tenant disputes can accelerate at a rapid rate especially when it comes to property.
Landlords want to protect their property while tenants want what is best for their home. It is always best to try and solve your differences professionally and sensitively.
However, if that cannot be achieved, our expert commercial litigation team are here to support you.
Contact our team for help with your ongoing dispute
Possession Claims
We provide expert assistance with possession claims involving residential leasehold properties. Whether you are a landlord seeking to regain possession of your property, or a tenant needing to defend against possession proceedings, we offer tailored advice and representation for both parties.
Our fixed-fee service covers the following aspects of possession claims:
- Possession proceedings by a landlord against tenants: We guide landlords through the process of evicting tenants who have breached their tenancy agreements under Section 8 or Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
- Defending possession proceedings for tenants: If you are a tenant facing eviction pursuant to either Section 8 or Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, we can advise you on your rights and potential defences to help prevent unlawful eviction.
- Possession proceedings against trespassers: In cases where the property is occupied by trespassers, we assist landlords in removing unauthorised occupants swiftly and efficiently.
- Advice on unlawful evictions: We also offer advice on unlawful evictions and the potential consequences for landlords who fail to follow the correct legal procedures.
- Breach of tenancy agreements: We advise both landlords and tenants on the legal implications of breaches of tenancy agreements, including the steps to take to resolve disputes.
For help with a possession claim, please speak to our expert solicitors.
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Landlord and tenant disputes
Landlord and tenant disputes can accelerate at a rapid rate especially when it comes to property.
Landlords want to protect their property while tenants want what is best for their home. It is always best to try and solve your differences professionally and sensitively.
However, if that cannot be achieved, our expert commercial litigation team are here to support you.
The legal support we provide
If you cannot come to an amicable agreement in your dispute, we are here to help. Our extensive years of experience mean we can help take positive steps towards ending your dispute.
We provide support on a number of landlord and tenant disputes, including:
- Lease renewals
Our team can guide you through the lease renewal process, whether you are a landlord or tenant, ensuring all terms are agreed upon and legally binding.
- Lease breaks
We provide legal advice on break clauses, including the conditions that must be met for a break to be valid and how to proceed if a dispute arises.
- Breach of covenants (including repair, condition and use)
We assist landlords and tenants with issues related to breaches of tenancy agreements, including failure to maintain the property, unauthorised alterations, and breaches of use clauses.
- Changes of use
We advise on the legal implications of changes of use in residential or commercial properties and how to manage disputes arising from unauthorised changes.
- Rent reviews
Our team offers guidance on the rent review process, including how to negotiate fair and legally sound terms for both landlords and tenants.
- Service charge issues
We assist landlords and tenants with disputes regarding service charges, helping to ensure transparency and fairness in billing and payment obligations.
- Repair claims
We provide support for disputes related to property repairs, including the responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the terms of the lease or tenancy agreement.
- Short-term let disputes (Airbnb)
If you’re facing a dispute related to short-term lets, including issues with tenants or neighbours, we can provide legal advice on the best way forward.
- Ground rent disputes
We help resolve disputes related to ground rent charges, advising on legal challenges and changes to legislation affecting ground rents in leasehold properties.
If your relationship has become broken beyond repair, in which a solution cannot be found, you need to do what is right for you and seek legal advice.
Take steps to resolve your dispute, contact us to learn more about our services.
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