Residential Landlord and Tenant Disputes

The law regarding landlord and tenant responsibilities and obligations can be complex. We can offer specialist advice to both landlords and tenants. We can advise either party on their rights and obligations where there is a dispute.

We are able to assist landlords with the following services:

Service of Notices

To bring a tenancy to an end the landlord must serve the correct legal notices in accordance with the type of tenancy. Even if the correct legal notices are issued, if the tenant refuses to leave, you will require a Court order to remove them. Therefore, it is essential that you instruct a solicitor from the outset. Failure to serve the correct notices at the correct time will lead to extra costs and delay.

Possession Claims

We can assist with possession claims against tenants, whether this be a straightforward possession action against a tenant via the accelerated possession procedure (under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988) or due to rental arrears (under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988). We will advise you on the most suitable claim to bring, prepare the relevant court paperwork, obtain a possession order and enforce this if required.

Rent Arrears Recovery

If your tenant has accrued rent arrears, we are able to assist with recovering these. This can either be via possession claims (see above) by serving a section 8 notice pursuant to the Housing Act 1988, or through the County Court Money Claims Centre to recover the money alone.

Tenancy Deposit Scheme Disputes

A landlord is required to protect a tenant’s deposit in one of the three government-approved schemes. Failing to do so within 30 days may mean that the tenant is entitled to compensation equivalent to up to three times the value of the deposit. We can advise landlord clients on their compliance with the regulations and assist and advise tenants if their landlord is in breach.

We offer a first consultation at any of our offices with a qualified lawyer. After the consultation we will be able to provide a cost estimate.
Please get in touch to discuss your matter by calling your nearest office, listed at the top of the page, or by sending a message.