Getting legal advice on landlord and tenancy disputes

When real property is inhabited by one party and owned by another it is always a possibility that a dispute will arise. In the vast majority of cases landlord and tenancy disputes are related to an alleged breach of contract either by the tenant (most commonly a failure to pay rent, either in full or in part) or by the landlord, (e.g. that the landlord failed to repair the property in a reasonable time). Also commonly, one party may wish to terminate the agreement early whilst the other does not wish to.

There are many different ways for landlord and tenancy disputes to be resolved. The most common way is that both parties enter into unofficial negotiations and a compromise is reached. On some occasions the dispute is more serious and legal professionals become involved; a tenancy tribunal should be a final resort. However, there are strict rules governing the ending of a tenancy and repayment of monies under it, and thus, whilst litigation may be desired by one party, it is often not an effective method for resolving landlord and tenancy disputes, particularly if the tenancy agreement is to continue.

A solicitor specialising in landlord and tenancy law might be able to offer both sides a much quicker and cheaper way of resolving a dispute through negotiation and possibly mediation. If you are involved in a landlord and tenancy dispute and you wish to resolve it as quickly as possible, you may be able to do so amicably by approaching the other party whilst keeping in mind your common goal of a resolution. Speaking to a specialist solicitor first is usually beneficial as it will allow you to know what your legal rights are, from which point you can better negotiate with the other side.

If you would like to obtain legal advice on a landlord and tenancy dispute, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local landlord and tenancy solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local landlord and tenancy solicitors please call us on 0808 129 5759 or complete the web-form above.