LANDLORD & TENANT                         

​We advise landlords and tenants on residential and commercial property disputes.

Landlord and tenant matters can involve strict legal procedures and time limits. The correct approach will depend on the type of tenancy or lease, the terms of the agreement and the nature of the dispute.

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How We Can Help

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We can advise on:

• disputes about tenancy agreements and commercial leases;

• rent arrears and debt recovery;

• service charge disputes;

• repair and maintenance obligations;

• deposit issues;

• lease renewals and termination;

• possession claims;

• notices required before court proceedings;

• disputes about business tenancies under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954;

• boundary or property-related disputes involving landlords and tenants;

• negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolution; and

• court proceedings where a dispute cannot be resolved by agreement.

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Commercial Landlord and Tenant Matters

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For commercial premises, we can advise on issues such as lease terms, rent review provisions, break clauses, repair obligations, service charges and security of tenure.

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Business tenants may have statutory rights to renew a lease under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 unless those rights have been validly excluded. We can explain how these rules apply and what steps may be required.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Matters

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For residential tenancies, we can advise on the steps required to deal with disputes, including rent arrears, disrepair, possession claims and compliance with notice requirements.

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The procedure for recovering possession depends on the type of tenancy and the reason possession is being sought. We can explain the process, prepare the required documents and assist with court proceedings where necessary.

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Our Approach

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At the outset, we will:

• review the tenancy agreement or lease;

• identify the key issues in dispute;

• explain your legal position and available options;

• advise on any notice requirements or time limits;

• consider whether the matter can be resolved without court proceedings;

• explain the likely steps if court proceedings are required; and

• provide clear information about costs before work begins.

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Information about our fees is available on our Fees page. We will provide a costs estimate before starting work and update you if that estimate changes.

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