Landlord & Tenant disputes

Whether you are a landlord or a tenant we can provide you with legal advice and assistance:
To landlords letting out property we can help you with:

  • On their agreements including Assured Shorthold Tenancy (‘AST’) agreements, other tenancy agreements and licences.
  • On Deposit Protection.
  • On problem tenants
  • On Notices Requiring Possession
  • On Possession Proceedings
  • On Enforcement of Possession Orders
  • On recovery of rent arrears and other losses from tenant and/or their guarantors
  • On disputes with letting agents

To tenants and/or their guarantors we can help you with:

  • On agreements generally
  • On Deposit Protection
  • On Notices Requiring Possession
  • On claims for Possession
  • On claims for recovery of rent and other losses
  • On Guarantees and their enforceability

Contact Us
If you would like to receive any more information or ask us a question about these or any other matters fill in our Online Form and we will get back to you within 24 hours

Alternatively please contact Darren Kelly (Partner & Solicitor) at our Ripley office on 01773 744 744.

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