The Landlord and Tenant Act outlines the position of the landlord and their rights in situations that may arise, as well as protecting the rights of the tenant in a situation that their position may be threatened. The relationships between a landlord and tenant are very important, revolving around someone’s home and therefore have to be kept fair and professional.

At LAWTEC Solicitors, our housing solicitors and barristers understand the needs and priorities of the tenants as well as the property agents and landlords. For most landlords the top priorities are protecting the investment and rental income. We aim to prevent problems, but when they do arise; our focus is on minimising your cost. In most cases we can offer a fixed fee basis starting from as little as £150.00.

Our range of services for landlords starts from setting up a tenancy agreement to recovering possession of a property. Given our extensive experience, we also can assist landlord in defending claims arising from tenants.

What types of disputes we can help you with?

For Landlords we can assist you with a range of issues such as:

• Defending actions by tenants
• Disputes about repairs
• Health and Safety Proceedings
• Increasing Rent
• Problems with the Council
• Recovering Possession
• Recovering Rent Arrears
• Serving Section 21 Notice
• Serving Section 8 Notice

Tenant Services

On the other hand, whilst the majority of landlords are familiar with their legal responsibilities many tend to overlook the obligations that they owe to their tenants, both during the course of the tenancy and at the end of the tenancy. Sometimes premises are not fit for habitation or need substantial repair. On other occasions landlords ask tenants to leave the premises at very short notice. We can stop illegal evictions.

Our specialist housing solicitors work very hard to ensure an outstanding service for tenants.

What types of disputes we can help you with?

For tenants we can advise you on all types of disputes including:

• Anti-Social Behaviour Possession Proceedings
• Defending Evictions
• Disrepair Claims
• Environmental Health Concerns
• Nuisance and Nuisance based Possession Proceedings
• Problems with the Council
• Rent Arrears
• Rental Possession by Private Landlords & Housing Associations
• Tenancy Agreements
• Tenancy Deposit Issues
• Tenant’s Rights and Responsibilities

Mortgage

We fully understand that some people can find themselves in financial difficulties resulting in falling behind their mortgage payments. At LAWTEC Solicitors, our experience solicitors can assist you with dealing with your mortgage providers and/or banks to help you resolve this problem swiftly.

We can help with;

• Mortgage Arrears
• Mortgage Evictions
• Mortgage Fraud
• Mortgage Possession Proceedings
• Negotiating arrears
• Negotiating repayment plans