Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, Wellers’ property litigation solicitors can advise and represent you in matters relating to rented residential property (excluding social housing) and commercially leased buildings.
make an enquiryWhether the matter relates to breach of covenant, repairs and dilapidation claims, rent review or some other property-related matter, the experienced property litigation team at Wellers can help.
If your tenant has stopped paying rent or you want possession of your property, our lawyers have extensive experience to advise and support you, helping you reach a suitable and cost-effective resolution.
We assist landlords with:
If your landlord is not dealing with repair obligations as stated in the tenancy agreement or you have a tenancy deposit claim, our tenant lawyers can help protect your rights.
We assist tenants with:
In many cases, where it may not be necessary or financially viable to start court proceedings, landlord and tenant disputes can often be resolved with mediation and negotiation.
Please note, we are unable to assist in social housing matters.
Our solicitors also advise and act for both landlords and tenants in court and tribunal proceedings concerning leasehold disputes and issues involving:
Whether you’re facing service charge disputes, forfeiture proceedings or other leasehold disputes, our specialist solicitors provide expert representation at tribunal and court.
Please note that we are unable to assist in social housing matters.
Our landlord and tenant dispute solicitors also handle commercial lease disputes including breach of covenant, dilapidations, rent reviews and forfeiture matters.
For comprehensive commercial property legal services, visit our dedicated commercial landlord and tenant page.
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Landlord and tenant solicitors handle property disputes including possession claims, rent arrears, repair issues, deposit disputes, and lease breaches. We represent both landlords seeking to protect investments and tenants defending their rights.
Costs vary depending on complexity. Simple possession claims may be fixed fee, while complex disputes typically charge hourly rates. We provide transparent fee estimates upfront and discuss funding options including conditional fee agreements where appropriate.
Yes, our landlord solicitors handle repossession actions including organising bailiff evictions. We deal with Section 21 notice claims for assured shorthold tenancies and other possession proceedings.
Yes, our tenant solicitors defend tenancy deposit claims. We help tenants challenge unfair deductions and ensure landlords comply with deposit protection requirements.
We handle possession claims, rent arrears, breach of tenancy covenants, deposit disputes, unlawful eviction claims, housing disrepair claims, and matters involving older Rent Act tenancies. We do not assist with social housing matters.
Our landlord and tenant dispute solicitors handle long leasehold disputes including service charge challenges, breach of covenant, forfeiture, right to manage applications, enfranchisement, and lease interpretation matters.
We use various approaches including court proceedings, tribunal representation, mediation and negotiation. In many cases where court proceedings may not be necessary or financially viable, disputes can be resolved without litigation. We assess each case to recommend the most cost-effective approach.
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