Landlord-Tenant Conflicts

We are specialists in a variety of areas, including the following:

• Dilapidations

   – This is often a source of disagreement between landlords and tenants. The lease should specify who is responsible for the building’s condition, and a dilapidation claim may arise if either the landlord or the tenant violates the lease’s provisions.

• Subletting

   – If a renter wishes to sublease all or part of a property, a conflict may ensue. We can assist you in comprehending the tenants’ and landlords’ obligations.

• Lease Forfeiture

   – In rare instances, you may be able to forfeit the lease and reclaim control of your property, but normally only if your renter violates the lease’s conditions.

• Possession Claims

   – If you are a landlord and your tenant owes you rent on a residential property, but not on a commercial property, you may pursue a possession claim. You may also pursue possession if your renter has violated their contract in another way or has been behaving anti-socially. If you are a tenant and desire to fight possession claims, we can advise you on the best course of action.

• Property Disrepair Claims

   – If you are a landlord, your tenant may initiate a claim against you for property disrepair; do not worry; there are some easy strategies to defend yourself from these types of claims. Speak with us; we can advise you on the legality of the claim and the most cost-effective line of action. If you are a tenant, we can assist you in bringing a claim for property deterioration. When renters are confronted with substandard property, they have the right to file a claim for deterioration together with a compensation claim.

• Rent Arrears

   – If you are a landlord and your tenant is in arrears with their rent payments, you have the right to evict them. There are strict regulations that must be followed prior to doing so, and it also depends on the type of tenancy agreement you have with them. If you do not follow the proper eviction procedure, you risk evicting your tenant illegally. Not only does this pave the way for a court to grant them access to the property, but you may also face harassment charges. You may wish to attempt to work out a payment plan with your tenant in order to resolve the rent arrears before proceeding with the eviction. If you’re a tenant, we can advise you on the most cost-effective course of action.

• Service charges

   – These are charges for the building’s general maintenance, such as insurance, heating, and electricity for common areas, as well as items such as lift maintenance and cleaning. Your lease agreement with your tenant will specify who is responsible for service charges. Talking to a solicitor can help you make your lease watertight, avoiding any issues with non-payment of service charges. If your are landlord and if your tenant does not pay they are in breach of their lease, and you could opt for a possession claim. If you are a tenant we can advise as to how to take the best course of action.

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