Whether you are a landlord letting out a property to an individual or a business or a tenant renting a property from an individual or a business, it is essential that you know your legal rights and obligations. Landlord and Tenant law is there to protect both parties and must be your primary recourse when you have a tenancy problem. It is fairly commonplace for the occasional dispute to arise which can’t be settled by simple agreement. Such disputes can be kept to a minimum if you have a good tenancy agreement in place from the start of the landlord/tenant relationship.

This agreement can be varied at any time in accordance with the wishes of both parties and will typically be drawn up for an agreed period of time, after which it can be renewed, surrendered or simply ended.   We have a considerable number of years experience and expertise in this area of law and are able to give sound, practical and cost efficient advice on any or all of the following issues: Tenancy Agreements Tenancy Disputes Lease Negotiations, Variations & Renewals Subletting & Assignments Rent Reviews Dilapidations Compensation Claims Service Charges Enforcements & Breaches of Covenant Buy To Let We can help you if you have any of the following types of questions:   As a landlord What are my responsibilities as a landlord? How can I get rid of a difficult or bad tenant? How can I get my property back when I want it? My tenant won’t pay the rent – what can I do? As a tenant  What are my responsibilities as a tenant? What can I do if my landlord is trying to evict me and repossess the property? Who is responsible for carrying out and paying for repairs? What can I do if the landlord refuses to release my rent deposit? How can I ensure that my landlord provides the services he said he would provide? What do I have to do if I want to sublet my property?