Landlord and Tenant Dispute Solicitors
Resolving landlord and tenant disputes
Unfortunately, disputes between landlords and tenants are common in commercial and residential settings. In most cases, these can be resolved amicably.
However, it is important to understand your legal rights and obligations, the most common disputes, and the most effective way to resolve them if you're a landlord or a tenant.
Our landlord and tenant experience includes:
- Rent issues including late payments, rent arrears, service charges or conflicts over rent increases.
- Property maintenance disputes occur when there is conflict over whether the landlord or the tenant is responsible for repairs.
- Disputes over deposits, mainly whether a landlord can make deductions for unpaid bills and damages.
- Conflicts over evictions and ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
- Noise and nuisance behaviour cause issues between landlords and tenants if other neighbours complain about disruptive tenants.
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Why choose us as your landlord and tenant solicitors?
Our team has an excellent track record in helping both landlords and tenants resolve disputes.
Our team is made up of members of the Property Litigation Association and is ranked by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Our lawyers are down-to-earth and practical. They are renowned for guiding clients clearly and methodically and providing bespoke advice to achieve the best outcomes.
If court proceedings are the last resort and have to be pursued, we will provide you with full and transparent cost information at every stage.
Meet the landlord and tenant dispute team
Nyree Applegarth
Partner and Head of Property Litigation
Zahra Zafar
Associate - Property Litigation
Reanne Upton
Associate - Property Litigation
Kate Elwell
Chartered Legal Executive - Property Litigation
Peter Humpherson
Partner - Property Litigation
Eleanor Martin
Associate - Property Litigation
Daniel Greatrix
Legal Director - Property Litigation
Commercial disputes
Disputes between landlords and tenants in a commercial property setting include:
- Breach of tenancy
- Possession proceedings
- Squatters and trespassing
- Dilapidations
- Breach of covenant
- Commercial rent arrears
- Forfeiture and recovery of possession
- Lease renewal disputes
- Rent review disputes
- Service charge disputes.
Residential disputes
Residential landlord and tenant disputes we commonly see include:
- Rent arrears and service charges
- Rental deposits
- Property damage and maintenance
- Antisocial behaviour
- Breach of covenant
- Squatters and trespassing
- Possession claims
- Eviction notices.
How to resolve a dispute with your landlord or tenant
Landlord and tenant dispute resolution can take many forms, including meetings without prejudice, arbitration, and mediation. A legal dispute can be costly and emotionally and financially draining, but they don’t have to be protracted.
Communication is vital, as is obtaining legal advice as early as possible. As well as advising on your legal position, we will always make sure you are fully appraised of all litigation risks so that you can make informed decisions.
