Landlord & Tenant
When a landlord and tenant relationship breaks down, it can be stressful, costly and disruptive for everyone involved. Rent goes unpaid, a lease ends on difficult terms, or one side simply isn't doing what they agreed.
How we can help with landlord & tenant issues.
On the commercial side
On the commercial side, we deal with the contentious end of leases: terminations and renewals where agreement can't be reached or a formal notice is needed, ending a lease by forfeiture where a tenant is in breach, dilapidations claims about the state and repair of premises when a lease ends, and breaches of the covenants a lease contains. Where matters are straightforward and the terms are agreed, our commercial property colleagues can sometimes handle the drafting; when it's in dispute, it sits with us.
On the residential side
On the residential side, we handle possession and eviction work, and we guide landlords and agents through an area of law that's changing fast. The Renters' Rights regime has reshaped what landlords can and can't do, and the penalties for getting it wrong are far more serious than they used to be. We advise from the very start of a case, help you stay compliant, and offer the steady, practical support that makes a daunting process feel manageable.
A sensible resolution
Most people come to us at a difficult moment wanting the same thing: a sensible resolution, as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. That's our focus, whether a matter settles through negotiation or has to go to court. If your question is about granting or drafting a lease rather than a dispute, our Commercial Landlord & Tenant page covers that side, and you can read more about the new rules in our guide to the Renters' Rights Act. If you're in a dispute, or sense one coming, get in touch and we'll tell you plainly where you stand.
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