OUr Expertise
Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Advising Landlords on Tenants
There are many reasons why an owner of residential property may want to let it. They may want to downsize to a smaller property in a different part of the country and keep the house in their family; a property owner may live near a popular holiday destination and would like to take advantage of the high season with or short term let; or an investor may want to purchase buy to let property to make a profit.
With the increase in the price of property in the UK, it has become less affordable for people to buy their own homes. This means that more often than not individuals will have to rent residential property to purchase there are many reasons.
Whether you are a landlord, or a tenant our barristers at Mercantile Barristers have experience in advising and representing various landlords on the following matters:
- Advising on and Drafting Tenancy Agreements
- Advising on Disrepair Disputes
- Breach of Tenancy Agreements
- Defending Possession Proceedings
- Dilapidation claims
- Drafting and Serving Notices of Eviction
- Initiating Possession Proceedings
- Leasehold Enfranchisement Disputes
- Lease Extensions
- Managing Agent Disputes
- Recovery of rent arrears
- Service Charge Disputes
- Tenancy Deposit Disputes
- Representation at Court in Landlord and Tenant Disputes
Mercantile Barristers have expertise in providing advice and representation to landlords and tenants, whether they are businesses or individuals. We have particular experience in advising and representing landlords and tenants in the pre-action stage; during litigation; or if the parties choose to resolve their landlord and tenant dispute by alternative dispute resolution. If you require advice contact our Property Litigation barristers today by filling in our Enquiry Form; emailing us at enquiries@mercantilebarristers.com; or by telephone on 0020 3034 0077 and we would be happy to assist.
How Our Process Works
Instructing our direct access barristers is the cost effective alternative to the traditional route of engaging a solicitor first. The process is just as straightforward. Here’s how the process works:
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Initial Consultation
In the consultation the barrister will assess your legal position, devise a legal strategy, and give you appropriate advice on the necessary next steps to achieve your objective.
