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Helping Landlords with rental property and tenants

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It is always helpful to have a sounding board to discuss a problem that you might face, and with our expert team on hand to help, we can be there for you.

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the Mould

Acting quickly when it comes to a landlord and tenant dispute is always key.

We will help you get the advice that you need, to manage potentially costly and stressful situations.

Our practical and commercial advice will help you resolve all of the issues that you face.

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Landlord and Tenant FAQs

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How long does it take to get a case through the Court?

We would estimate that it usually take between 4-6 weeks to complete the court application process. This can vary depending on the court and the time of the year. This is why our advice would always be to act quickly, as it may take 2-3 months to fully resolve your issue.

Can I recover the rental arrears that I am owed?

If you were to serve a section 8 notice, and then proceed to the court under this ground, the application would include a request for a judgment of the arrears. If however you were progressing with a section 21 notice, arrears are not something that can be claimed for.

Do I need to get an up-to-date gas safety certificate before I serve a section 21?

Yes, this is a vital part of the section 21 process. An up-to-date gas safety certificate must be in place on the say that you serve a section 21 notice, failing which the notice will be invalid.

What if a deposit was taken on the property, but not protected?

The landlord can face a fine of up to 3 times the value of the deposit. In addition, the section 21 process cannot be used to regain possession of the property until the deposit issues is resolved.

Should I try and agree a payment plan with a tenant?

In theory this is always a point to consider. However, our advice would be to discuss your options in relation to serving a notice, following which you can then discuss the options with the tenant before you take court action. The service of the notice will give a landlord multiple options on how to handle the situation. If a notice is not served, or advice is not sought quickly, landlords will suffer loss and damage that can often drag on for many months. We would always suggest getting advice straight away, and get your hands around the issues as quickly as possible.

What can I do if the tenant has left the property and caused damage?

A claim can be brought against the tenant for a breach of the tenancy agreement. For a claim to be successful, you will need to know where the tenant now lives, and you must be satisfied that you can fully evidence the loss and damage that has been caused.

Listen to our Landlord and Tenant experts

Jessica Bennett

Jessica Bennett

Assistant to the Property Team

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Nick Miller

Nick Miller

Chief Executive Officer and Senior Solicitor

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John Paice

John Paice

Senior Solicitor

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Lucy Raspin

Lucy Raspin

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Lily Simpkin

Lily Simpkin

Trainee Solicitor

Anna Bisby

Anna Bisby

Trainee Solicitor

Simon Young

Simon Young

Managing Director and Solicitor

Lily Simpkin

Client Controlled Budgets

Apart from the stress and general uncertainty that often goes with disputes and litigation, people often worry about legal costs. Legal costs can often run away as a case takes longer, becomes more complex or the other party becomes super unreasonable.

We manage legal costs by putting you in control.

  • Set agreed budgets for initial work
  • Set budget for each phase of work
  • Pay as you go
  • Not exceeding budget without your agreement
  • Putting you in control
  • Easy payment methods
  • Transparency on costs