Landlord and Tenant Disputes

Our expertise 

• Rent arrears - We can help recover outstanding rents, service charges, and other sums due under a lease or other agreement. We aim to do so in the most cost-effective and expeditious way.
• Property maintenance - If you have a property in a poor state of repair and need to force the occupier to comply with their lease obligations, we can guide you through that. Alternatively, if you are an occupier and the owner is applying pressure on you to undertake works, we can advise on what you are obliged to do, if anything.
• Antisocial behaviour can take many forms, such as noise, pets, and parking. Whatever the issue, we can advise on your rights and remedies and hopefully achieve a calm resolution.
• Breach of tenancy - Leases contain many obligations on the part of the landlord and tenant, and we have a wealth of experience advising on what action can be taken to achieve your desired outcome.
• Possession proceedings - We have a team of specialist advisors who can assist with serving termination notices, regaining possession, and instructing bailiffs.
• Squatters and trespassing - If you find that your land is suddenly unlawfully occupied, we can act quickly to remove any squatters. We are experienced in liaising with the police, bailiffs, and local authorities to obtain possession as early as possible.
• Dilapidations - If you have received a Schedule of Dilapidations because you are about to leave or have recently left the premises, our team can guide you through what you need to do and how to settle the dilapidation claim. Conversely, if you are a landlord who needs to recover monies from an outgoing tenant who has left your building in disrepair, we offer dedicated advisors who can assist with that process.

How to resolve a dispute

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.