In recent times the law relating to domestic landlord and tenant issues has become increasingly complex and fraught with pitfalls. Not only is the procedure for removing a defaulting tenant often involved and time-consuming but the obligations on landlords when creating a new tenancy can also be very intimidating.
In order to ensure you don't encounter any pitfalls we would always suggest taking legal advice prior to entering into any form of domestic tenancy agreement with a new or existing tenant and also when considering taking steps to remove a delinquent tenant.
We can help you with:
- Setting up a new tenancy, including drafting the tenancy agreement
- Advising you on all your legal obligations as a landlord, including all the information you must provide to tenants at the commencement of a tenancy
- Obtaining possession of a property when a landlord wishes to recover possession from a tenant (to sell it or for any other reason) or where the tenant has acted in breach of the tenancy agreement
- Recovering rent arrears that are due and making claims for damage caused to property whilst the tenant was in occupation.
- Negotiating with tenants over breaches of tenancy agreements such as rent arrears, damage to the property, antisocial behaviour, criminal activity and so on, and representing you at any court hearings.
- Responding to tenancy deposit compensation claims, where tenants make a claim or threaten to issue proceedings because the deposit they have paid has not been protected as is required.
- Locating tenants who’ve moved out in the middle of a tenancy and who owe rent under the terms of the agreement.
Contact a Family Law Solicitor