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What are landlord and tenant disputes?

A landlord and tenant dispute is any disagreement between a landlord and their tenant, usually relating to their rights and responsibilities under a tenancy agreement.

Common issues include:

1. Rent arrears eviction: When the tenant falls behind on rent payments;
2. Eviction: If a landlord tries to evict a tenant, such as under section 21 or no fault evictions
3. Repairs and maintenance: Disputes over who is responsible for fixing or maintaining parts of the property; and
4. Deposit disputes: Issues over the return or deductions from a tenant’s deposit at the end of the tenancy.

Each party has legal rights and obligations and we can help resolve these disputes by seeking to protect your interests and, if necessary, representing you in court.

How to resolve landlord and tenant disputes?

To resolve a landlord and tenant dispute, we typically start with these steps:

1. Review the Tenancy Agreement: This outlines each party’s rights and responsibilities, to seek to clarify the issues;
2. Communication: direct discussion can help both sides reach a compromise without escalating the dispute;
3. Legal Action: If needed, we can take the dispute to court or a tribunal, where a judge will make a binding decision.

We aim to resolve issues quickly and cost-effectively, focusing on negotiation, before court proceedings which should be a last resort.