
Housing: Landlord & Tenant
Your home. Your Property. Your Rights. Your Advocate.
Whether you're facing a situation of eviction, disrepair, or tenancy disputes, we provide clear, empathetic legal support for both landlord or tenant. We know things don’t always work well for both parties and each party wants to achieve their favoured outcome. We provide advocacy that protects your position, your right and your peace of mind. We work with whoever gets to us first and we know both sides of the coin well….hurry and reach us first.
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Renting property can be a minefield—whether you're managing buildings or making one your home. The UK's residential and commercial rental landscape is in constant flux.
For landlords, new legislation like the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill (expected to significantly alter tenancy agreements and evictions ) and existing complex regulations around deposits, safety, and property standards present significant challenges and potential liabilities. For tenants, understanding their rights, dealing with disrepair, deposit disputes, or facing eviction can be incredibly stressful and confusing.
Both parties often find themselves navigating a minefield of legal obligations and potential disputes, risking financial loss, stress, and damaged relationships. We offer clear, reliable, practical legal advice to landlords and tenants across the UK. We help prevent problems before they escalate—and resolve disputes quickly when they arise.
We provide legal advice tailored for both landlords and tenants across the residential and commercial sectors in the UK.
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Understanding Your Rights and Protecting Your Interests:
Ensuring your deposit is properly protected and assisting with deposit disputes.
Reviewing tenancy agreements to ensure fairness and understand your obligations.
Addressing Disrepair and Living Conditions:
Helping you compel landlords to carry out necessary repairs and ensure your property is fit for human habitation pursuant to the Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018).
Advising on potential claims for disrepair.
Advising on Unlawful Eviction and Harassment:
Robustly defending your position against illegal eviction attempts or landlord harassment.
Ensuring landlords follow correct legal procedures for seeking possession.
Challenging Rent Increases: Guidance on how to dispute unreasonable rent increases at the First-tier Tribunal.
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Proactive Compliance and Risk Management:
Advising on the latest legislation, including the Renters' Rights Bill impacts on periodic tenancies, "no-fault" evictions (Section 21), and new grounds for possession.
Ensuring compliance with deposit protection schemes, gas safety, electrical safety (EICR), EPCs, and HMO licensing.
Drafting robust, legally compliant tenancy agreements (Assured Shorthold Tenancies, commercial leases) to protect your interests.
Dispute Resolution & Enforcement:
Rent Arrears Recovery: Efficient strategies for recovering unpaid rent.
Property Damage & Dilapidations: Advising on claims for damages beyond fair wear and tear.
Breaches of Tenancy: Addressing issues like anti-social behaviour, unauthorised subletting, or nuisance.