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Our Dispute Resolution team provides clear, practical advice to help both landlords and tenants manage disputes effectively and move matters towards a resolution.
With recent changes to the law, the margin for error has reduced significantly. Taking the correct steps from the outset is now critical to protecting your position and avoiding unnecessary delay or loss.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes to the way residential tenancies are managed and how landlords recover possession of their properties.
The new regime places greater emphasis on compliance with statutory requirements and removes a number of routes previously relied upon by landlords. As a result, taking the correct steps from the outset is now more important than ever.
The Act introduces a number of important changes, including the removal of “no fault” evictions under section 21. Landlords must now rely on specific statutory grounds in order to recover possession of a property.
Fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies have been replaced by a system of periodic tenancies, and rent increases are more tightly regulated, requiring landlords to follow the correct legal process.
The Act also strengthens tenant protections more generally, including in relation to requests to keep pets and protection against unfair treatment.
In practice, the changes mean that landlords must take a more structured and compliant approach when managing tenancies and dealing with disputes.
Ensuring that notices are valid, records are properly maintained, and issues are addressed promptly will be critical to avoiding delay and potential challenges.
Where the correct process is not followed, landlords may face difficulty recovering possession or enforcing their position.
Landlord and tenant disputes are rarely straightforward. They often require careful handling, particularly where there are procedural requirements that must be strictly followed.
We advise on a wide range of issues, including possession proceedings, rent arrears recovery, tenancy breaches, and disputes relating to deposits or anti-social behaviour.
Where possible, we seek to resolve matters efficiently and without the need for court proceedings. However, where necessary, we are experienced in pursuing and defending claims through the courts.
Our focus is on achieving a practical and proportionate outcome, while ensuring that your legal position is protected throughout.
We understand that these disputes can be time-sensitive and, in many cases, financially significant.
Our approach is to act promptly, provide clear and straightforward advice, and guide you through the process with a focus on achieving an effective resolution.
If you are involved in a landlord and tenant dispute, or require advice on your position, we can help you understand the options available and the steps to take.
"Grace was a pleasure to deal with in what was a tricky time to navigate. She answered my questions clearly and always made it easy to understand the legal side. I asked lots of questions and she was always happy to help in a clear and concise manner"
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