Landlord and tenant disputes

Disputes about rent, repairs, deposits and possession — from either side of the tenancy.

How we can help

Advising on your rights and obligations under the tenancy
Dealing with rent arrears, rent increases and disputed charges
Challenging or defending possession proceedings
Resolving disrepair, harassment and unlawful eviction claims
Advising on the notices that must be served and served correctly
Negotiating surrender, settlement or a managed exit

Your solicitor

Dean Smith

Dean SmithSolicitor

What happens next

Send us the tenancy agreement and any notices or correspondence.
We advise on the legal position and the realistic options.
We act — negotiating, serving notices properly, or defending proceedings.

Fees for this work

Fixed fee for advice and notice drafting. Contested proceedings are charged hourly with an estimate provided.

Common questions

My landlord wants me out. What can I do?

It depends entirely on the notice served and whether it was valid. Housing law in this area has changed significantly and continues to change, so do not rely on what you have read online — take advice on your specific notice.

Can my landlord just change the locks?

No. Evicting a residential tenant without a court order is a criminal offence, and unlawful eviction claims can result in substantial damages.

My landlord won't do repairs.

Landlords have statutory repairing obligations that cannot be contracted out of. Report the problem in writing, then involve environmental health if nothing happens. Compensation may be available.

I'm the landlord and my tenant isn't paying.

There is a proper process and shortcuts create expensive problems. Get the notice right first time — most possession claims that fail, fail on defective notices.

Tell us what's happened

Confidential, reviewed by a solicitor, answered within one working day.