Property Disputes

Business Lease Renewals and Terminations under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

We can advise and deal with all aspects of these renewals, opposed or unopposed for landlords and tenants, including service of all notices, and the issue of proceedings where necessary.

Residential Service Charge Disputes

We advise on all aspects of these disputes under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, regularly representing both landlords and tenants at the Property Tribunal.    We also act for managing agents who require assistance with compliance with the relevant legislation connected with major works or other service charges.

Mediation and other ADR

We are experts in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in all its forms, whether court action, formal alternative dispute resolution (mediation, expert determination) or informal negotiations.

Commercial Dilapidations

Upon expiry of a commercial lease, a tenant will often have obligations as to the state and condition of the premises once it leaves.   We advise both landlords and tenants as to their rights and we work closely with specialist surveyors in this field to give you the best possible service to protect your rights and deal with any claims if they arise.

Right of First Refusal (Landlord and Tenant Act 1987)

This is not to be confused with enfranchisement, but the result is the same; the transfer of the freehold of your building to a majority of the leaseholders.   We advise landlords and tenants on whether this Act applies, how to deal with it and undertake all of the processes through to completion.

Breaches of commercial and residential leases such as non-payment of rent, forfeiture and unauthorised alterations

We can assist whether you are a landlord seeking to enforce your rights, or whether you are a tenant facing difficulties and where you just need a bit of patience and understanding from your landlord.

Boundary, easements, adverse possession and restrictive covenant disputes

We can resolve your problems related to these “real land” disputes as we have extensive knowledge of property law and how to avoid or settle them if necessary.  These “neighbour” disputes can be draining both financially and emotionally, and so we will do all we can to reduce or alleviate the stresses that these can bring.   We work with surveyors who can draw up accurate plans, and we can negotiate and draft binding agreements to avoid future problems.