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Resolving disagreements between landlords and tenants

Landlord Tenant Dispute

When disputes between a landlord and tenant about a property crop up, it can be emotive, difficult and time-consuming. With the support of experienced solicitors, they needn’t be.

Landlord and tenant relationships can have both a residential and a commercial context. Some tenants live in their leased property, for others, it’s their business premises. Either way, a tenant will want to exercise a degree of control over the way in which they use the property, the rent they pay and the term of the lease.

Most landlord and tenant disputes come about because either the tenant or landlord has breached their obligations, or because their interests conflict. Perhaps rent is in arrears or the tenant has unlawfully sub-let part of the property. Or perhaps there is a disagreement about a service charge or the terms of a lease renewal.

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How our property litigation solicitors can help with landlord and tenant disputes

At Nelsons, our team of property dispute solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham, which are recognised by The Legal 500, are well-versed in all aspects of the landlord and tenant relationship, regularly advising on:

Our clients have varied backgrounds. Some are commercial landlords who own a portfolio of large-scale premises with multiple tenants. Others are the owners of residential properties. Our team also acts for commercial business tenants.

Whatever the situation, our solicitors see the full picture. They understand the challenges for landlords in dealing with difficult tenant matters and problematic contractual and property law issues. They also understand tenants’ points of view and the personal and commercial considerations that affect their tenancies.

Whether advising commercial or residential landlords or commercial tenants, our solicitors approach every actual and potential dispute in the firm belief that swift and certain resolution is key. Our team sees Court action as a last resort, always fully exploring the alternatives first.

Testimonials…

  • "Nelsons...team, which is based in Nottingham and Derby, has particular expertise in commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes, planning law cases and breach of contract disputes..."

    The Legal 500
  • "...Simon Waterfield has vast experience of landlord and tenant disputes, including those concerning forfeiture, dilapidations and contested rent review applications. He also has niche expertise in flooding disputes."

    The Legal 500 (Continued)
  • "Excellent problem-solving and an ability to quickly get to the nub of an issue. Quickly able to offer solutions even when involving third parties to allow issues to be dealt with resulting in minimal fuss and allowing us to get on with our jobs."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2023
  • "A law firm stands or falls on the quality of its people and, in this regard, the Nelson’s Property Litigation Team are, in my experience, all excellent."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2023
  • "Nelsons has knowledgable and approachable litigators. They seem to offer good value for the service they provide. They are accustomed to dealing with a broad range of property matters, and so are well-placed to deal with complex property litigation."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
  • "Nelsons have a standout regional property team with strength in depth across a number of offices in the East Midlands."

    Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

If you are involved in a landlord or tenant dispute, please contact our team of property litigation solicitors to discuss how we might be able to help you. Call us on 0800 024 1976 or contact us via our online enquiry form.

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