ABOUT US NEWS & ARTICLES EMAIL US MAKE AN ENQUIRY Bower Bailey Our Team For Business For Individuals What our Clients Say Careers Contact Us Landlord & Tenant Home > For Individuals > Landlord & Tenant Residential Property Divorce & Family Law Wills & Powers of Attorney Probate, Trusts & Court of Protection Personal Injury Medical Negligence Immigration Services Employment Problems Mediation Your Disputes Landlord & Tenant Armed Forces Services We act for both landlords and tenants in the letting of residential properties. Letting any residential property needs to be undertaken with care and precision so we would always recommend that whether you are a landlord or a tenant you take legal advice. You will each have different statutory and contractual responsibilities. We can advise in relations to these responsibilities and at each stage of any residential tenancy transaction. There are many more landlords as more and more people now own buy to let properties. As a landlord you will require expert advice on the opportunities and challenges that arise in this sector as there are numerous legal aspects that need to be considered and dealt with. We have the experience and expertise to provide this comprehensive advice and do so promptly and efficiently and with the minimum of fuss. If a property is mortgaged we can assist in obtaining the lender’s consent if required for the property to be let. We prepare assured shorthold tenancy agreements, contractual tenancies and licences, serve all relevant notices and advise on the landlord’s obligations in relation to tenancy deposit protection schemes. Landlords have specific responsibilities with regard to fire and gas safety and more general responsibilities with regard to electrical safety. They can also unwittingly fall foul of the legislation concerning houses in multiple occupation and we can give expert advice about relevant local authority licensing requirements. When tenancies are due to come to an end we can advise and assist with the procedure to require the tenant to vacate. We can also deal with possession proceedings if tenants breach their tenancy agreements or will not leave a property at the expiry of the tenancy When acting for tenants we can advise on tenancy agreements and tenancy deposit protection schemes. We are able to advise whether a landlord is meeting both statutory and contractual obligations during the term of the tenancy: there can be very contentious disputes about the responsibility for repairs. We can advise if the landlord issues possession proceedings for whatever reason. Our lawyers have experience of acting for clients in proceedings brought by the local authority. They also deal with disputes about rent and rent arrears. We advise on tenancy deposit protection schemes and generally deal with all the issues which can often damage the relationship between landlord and tenant. If all else fails, we can deal with possession proceedings and we will do so expeditiously and with skill. In summary our lawyers are experienced and can deal with the full range of legal issues that arise or can arise whether you are a landlord or a tenant of a residential property. Some of these issues have the potential to damage the relationship between landlord and tenant if not properly dealt with and can be costly for both. We are pragmatic and expert and we always try to find a coherent and speedy solution which is appropriate for you. We are cost effective and practical and always mindful of the importance to you whether you own the property or whether it is your home. Related Articles Evictions update under the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Act) Key contacts James Hulme Partner 01865 311133 Email me Sarah Dureau Partner 01993 705095 Email me Client quotes Thank you so much for your support and all you have achieved in my behalf James. Through the litigation process you have kept me informed and offered excellent advice; this has made a difficult and confusing process manageable. I now have peace of mind. W Grant Back To Top Print This Page Disclaimer Privacy notice Terms of use Site map SRA Code of Conduct for Firms Terms of business Cookie policy Visit our Linkedin page © 2021 Bower Bailey. All rights reserved. Bower Bailey is a trading name of Bower & Bailey LLP, which is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England & Wales under number OC353093 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA number 534676. Site by Click Design & Web We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. OK Read More