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Landlord and Tenant Solicitors in London

Whether you are a landlord or tenant who needs help with a tenancy dispute in relation to issues ranging from deposit disputes, to eviction and disrepair our dedicated landlord and tenant solicitors in London have the specialist expertise and experience to make it happen. No matter where you or your property are located in the UK, we can advise you on landlord and tenant law and your rights, offering support over the phone and via videoconferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Our dedicated experts can provide up-to-the-minute, effective landlord and tenant advice for clients in London and across the UK, as well as landlords living overseas. We have extensive experience with a wide range of private property disputes, so no matter how challenging your circumstances, our team can provide specialist advice with a proven track record of success.

OTS Solicitors offer a dedicated landlord and tenant litigation department, advising both landlords and tenants on their rights and forms of redress including the following:

  • Reporting Disrepair Issues to Landlords and Agents
  • Pre-action Process for Disrepair
  • Letter Before Action
  • Negotiation with Landlords and tenants
  • Filing a Disrepair Claim with the County Court
  • Offers for Rent Reductions and Compensation
  • Negotiating Early Surrenders
  • Non-protection of Deposit
  • Harassment claims
  • Anti-social behaviour
  • HMO Properties and Rent Repayment Orders
  • Submitting Section 8 and Section 21 Notices
  • Possession Proceedings

For a complete list of landlord and tenant matters, please take a look at our specific service pages for landlords and tenants.

To speak to our team in London, please call now on 0203 959 9123 or use our simple online enquiries form.

How can OTS Solicitors help?

Our specialised department can represent you in all phases of landlord and tenant law including serving a letter before action, negotiation and settlements and submitting a claim. We aim to avoid complex and lengthy litigation processes and approach each case with a view to negotiating suitable settlements and results for our clients in the shortest timeframe possible.

Why Choose OTS Solicitors?

We have a proven track record of success for our clients involving a range of legal matters in relation to landlord and tenant law. We aim to help you get the best results whatever your position, in the most streamlined way possible.

We provide the very best representation for both landlords and tenants

  • You will receive an initial telephone discussion so you can get to know your solicitor and for our solicitors to have a detailed understanding of your case before proceeding to a consultation
  • We never sell you dreams – our team will always be completely honest and realistic about the merits of your case. We will never take on a case unless it has a reasonably strong chance of success
  • We practice real fairness and transparency when it comes to costs – we will always give you clear information about our fees and a realistic estimate of our costs upfront including any potential disbursements such as court fees or enforcement proceedings
  • Your case matters – whether you are a landlord, tenant or property manager, we will always treat you with dignity and respect, while providing the best tailored legal advice for your circumstances

Find out more about OTS solicitors

Individual Services for Landlords and Tenants

We work with all types of clients, from private tenants to portfolio landlords and everyone in between. Our clients come from all over the UK, while we are based in London, we can advise on landlord and tenant law in any part of the UK.

Our team get personally involved all the way through the process to minimise any stresses. We understand that property disputes can be highly stressful for the parties involved and we aim to take on the process from start to finish to bring the dispute to a suitable conclusion, keeping you updated at each stage of the process. No matter who you are or what your circumstances, you will get the same exceptional service and legal expertise.

Our Fees

Affordability is important to our team as we believe our high quality services should be open to everyone, from tenants struggling with rent arrears, to landlords and representatives trying to minimise costs. We have a strong focus on efficiency, allowing us to keep our costs to a minimum, while never compromising on the service we provide.

We will be happy to clearly explain our fees and the likely costs involved in dealing with your requirements during your initial consultation with our team. Please contact us to find out more.

To ensure our clients have a clear understanding of the hourly rates and fixed fees we quote per  case, we have set out below the costs of our services with a range of fees to accommodate work  that spans both straightforward and complex or highly complex cases involving complex leaseholder agreements and HMO licences.

Our consultation rates are £140 (+ VAT if applicable) for a 40-minute consultation £210 (+ VAT if applicable) for a 60-minute consultation. This meeting will take place in confidence between yourself and one of our qualified lawyers to establish the full details of your specific circumstances; taking down your full instruction; we will consider all the applicable legislation, policy and any case law that will need to be taken into account in to your case; we will finally have a detailed discussion to advise on your options and merits of success in your case.

This will involve the perusal of documentation including tenancy agreements, communications between parties, agency contracts and detailed chronologies including photographic or video evidence of disrepair.

A costs-benefit analysis and a full explanation of our duties towards you will be provided, with plenty of time for you to ask any further questions for clarification before the end of the consultation.

Speak to our expert landlord and tenant team in London now

To discuss your property law requirements, we can talk with you at our offices, over the phone or online via Web Conferencing such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

To speak to our leading landlord and tenant solicitors in London, please call now on 0203 959 9123 or use our simple online enquiries form.

Your Questions and our answers about Landlord and Tenant

Thank you for your enquiry.

You should always check with your local authority directly on the requirements for an HMO Licence. Based on the information provided, you may need to obtain one and there can be penalties for applying for this retrospectively. We would recommend that you get in touch for more information and visit our sponsorship licence pages. Please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

You may have the elements of a claim for disrepair. It is ultimately the landlord’s responsibility to address these issues within a reasonable period and the period of time depends on the severity and urgency of the issue. An objective approach is usually applied to determine what constitutes ‘reasonable’. We can assist with all aspects of housing law and disrepair. Unless you come to a neogotiation, the contractual clauses will persevere and you should check the ‘notice’ section of the agreement. For more information, please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

The claimant should have sent you a pre-action letter before action prior to proceeding straight to a claim. This is a part of the protocol for these disputes and would have given you the chance to respond and come to a settlement. I would suggest you get in touch to discuss this in further detail. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

Unless there is a specific clause in your agreement that either party is protected against future claims, your landlord cannot force you to sign this document. You may wish to raise a dispute with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme first and if this unsuccessful, please get in touch for an initial meeting. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

There are laws covering deposit protection and HMO requirements for tenancies and it appears that a number of these may have been breached by the landlord of the property. There are specific actions you may be able to take however we would need to have sight of the Tenancy Agreement and other documentation to determine the merits of any claim. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

You may be able to issue possession proceedings depending on the validity and expiry date of the Section 21 Notice. We would need to assess the merits and have sight of your documentation and statements to determine which course of action to take. For more information, please call 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

You may wish to enter into negotiations with the agents or landlord to secure an early surrender and to minimise rent liability for the remainder of the contract. There are options available that you may be able to apply to strengthen your negotiating position and we suggest you contact the firm in order to discuss the merits. Please call 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry.

You may have the elements of a claim for disrepair. It is ultimately the landlord’s responsibility to address these with a reasonable period and the period of time depends on the severity and urgency of the issue. An objective approach is usually applied to determine what constitutes ‘reasonable’. We can assist with all aspects of housing law and disrepair. For more information, please contact us on 02039599123 or click here 

Thank you for your enquiry. If these disrepair issues have not been addressed since the time of reporting two years ago then you may have a valid claim under implied disrepair legislation. Repairs must be addressed within a ‘reasonable period’. For more information please call us on 02039 599123 or contact us here.

Thank you for your enquiry.

Your landlord should give you a minimum of 24 hours notice before turning up at your property and should always seek your permission first irrespective of what is contained in your tenancy agreement. Continuous breaches may amount to a form of harassment.

You can call us on 02039 599123 or contact us here.

Thank you for your enquiry.

This would depend on the circumstances of your tenancy agreement and whether you are a tenant or licensee. Usually notices need to be served on a prescribed form such as section 8 or section 21 for the to be valid notices.

For more information, you can call us on 02039 599123 or contact us here.

Thank you for your enquiry.

You may be in a position to challenge the rent increase and your landlord may then be required to submit a section 13 notice. You should however note that your landlord may take steps to evict you if you do not agree to the increase.

For more detailed information, you can call us on 02039 599123 or contact us here.

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