Landlord & Tenant

How we help

Support for landlords and tenants when something has gone wrong — resolved quickly and proportionately. Your matter is handled by a solicitor who knows the file, so the person advising you is the person you speak to.

Select any of the areas below to see what that work involves.

How the process works

Every matter is different, but most follow broadly these stages. We will tell you at the outset which apply to you and roughly how long each takes.

1. Checking the paperwork

   A great many possession cases turn on whether the notice was valid. That is the first thing we look at.

2. Advice on your position

   We set out the strengths and weaknesses, the likely timescale, and the realistic outcomes.

3. Negotiation

   Many disputes settle once each side understands its position. We put your case firmly and in writing.

4. Proceedings

   Where matters cannot be resolved, we prepare the claim or defence and the evidence to support it.

5. Hearing and enforcement

   We represent you at the hearing and advise on enforcing or resisting enforcement of any order.

What we will need from you

Having these to hand at the first appointment saves time and cost. Do not worry if something is missing — we will tell you how to obtain it.

• Your tenancy agreement and any renewals
• Any notices you have been given or served
• Correspondence with the landlord, tenant or agent
• Deposit protection details
• Photographs, reports and repair requests, in disrepair cases
• Rent statements or payment records

Fees for this work

Most of this work is done for a fixed fee agreed in writing before we start.

Disbursements — court, tribunal and Home Office fees, and any experts or interpreters — are payable in addition. See the full fees page for the complete list.

Common questions