Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Deposit protection failures, rent disputes, repair obligations, unlawful fees, and access rights. Penalties up to 3× the deposit for scheme breaches.
Housing & Property Law
Landlord disputes, eviction claims, housing disrepair, leasehold issues, boundary disputes, neighbour nuisance, conveyancing problems — whatever your property situation, we connect you with a specialist solicitor for a free initial consultation.
⚠ Deadlines matter in property law. Possession claims can move quickly once issued, disrepair claims carry a 6-year limitation period, and planning enforcement appeals must be lodged within 28 days of an enforcement notice. If a court date or deadline is approaching, flag it in the form so your request is prioritised.
What You Can Submit
From a first dispute with a landlord through to court proceedings or tribunal hearings — submit any of these issues and a specialist solicitor will be in touch.
Deposit protection failures, rent disputes, repair obligations, unlawful fees, and access rights. Penalties up to 3× the deposit for scheme breaches.
Section 21 (no-fault) and Section 8 (fault-based) notices, unlawful eviction claims, and emergency injunctions to halt an illegal eviction.
Mould, damp, structural defects, broken heating or hot water — landlords have a legal duty to repair. Compensation and repairs can be ordered by the court.
Challenging unreasonable service charges, lease extensions, Right to Manage, collective enfranchisement, and ground rent disputes.
Disputed fence lines, adverse possession, party wall disputes, rights of way, noise nuisance, harassment, and high hedges.
Defending possession claims, negotiating repayment plans, applying for a suspension order under s.36 AJA 1970 — courts can keep you in your home.
Misrepresentation by sellers, failed conveyancing, boundary issues discovered after completion, and disputes over defects not disclosed before exchange.
Appealing planning refusals, challenging enforcement notices, listed building consent, tree preservation orders, and judicial review of planning decisions.
Why It Matters
From possession proceedings to leasehold tribunal claims, property law has strict procedural requirements and deadlines. A solicitor can often resolve disputes before they reach court — saving time, cost, and stress.
Once a landlord issues a possession claim, tenants have limited time to respond and raise defences. An unlawful eviction — changing locks, removing belongings — is a criminal offence. A solicitor can apply for an emergency injunction within hours.
If your landlord failed to protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days, or failed to provide the prescribed information, you may be entitled to 1–3× the deposit amount — regardless of any deductions they claim.
Beyond the cost of repairs, a successful housing disrepair claim can recover damages for health impacts, damage to belongings, and loss of enjoyment of your home. Many solicitors take these cases on a no win no fee basis.
Under s.19 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, service charges must be reasonable and for work of a reasonable standard. The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) can determine what is payable — often without a solicitor needing to appear in person.
Historical title deeds, OS maps, photographs, and Land Registry records all matter in boundary disputes. Evidence gathered early — before memories fade and conditions change — significantly strengthens your position.
If you receive a planning enforcement notice, you have just 28 days to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Missing this deadline means the notice takes effect and you must comply — or face prosecution and a fine.
Information That Helps
The more context you provide, the faster a specialist can assess your situation.
Whether you are a tenant, landlord, leaseholder, or homeowner — and the approximate value of the property or dispute.
The type of tenancy (assured shorthold, assured, periodic) or the nature of your ownership (freehold, leasehold, shared ownership).
Any notices already served — Section 21, Section 8, enforcement notices, party wall notices — and when they were received.
Whether court proceedings have already been issued, and any upcoming hearing dates or response deadlines.
For disrepair claims: when you first reported the problem and what response (if any) your landlord gave.
Any correspondence, notices, photographs, or survey reports you already have — upload or describe them in the form.
Submitting the form does not create a solicitor-client relationship and does not replace legal advice.
Common Questions
No. Changing the locks without a court order is an unlawful eviction under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 — it is a criminal offence. If this happens, you are entitled to immediate re-entry and can apply to court for an emergency injunction the same day. The landlord can also face civil damages for harassment and loss of occupation.
If your landlord failed to protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme (Mydeposits, DPS, TDS) within 30 days of receipt, or failed to provide the prescribed information, you can apply to court for a penalty of 1–3× the deposit. The award is discretionary but routinely granted for clear breaches. You can also claim even after the tenancy has ended (within the 6-year limitation period).
Under s.11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords are responsible for the structure and exterior of the property, and the installations for heating, hot water, gas, electricity, and sanitation. The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 extended this to require properties to be fit for human habitation throughout the tenancy. You must report the disrepair in writing — the obligation only arises once the landlord has notice.
Yes. Under s.19 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, service charges must be reasonable in amount and for work carried out to a reasonable standard. You can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) for a determination of the amount payable. The tribunal can also determine whether proposed major works are reasonable before the work is done (via a s.20 consultation). The process is accessible and does not require legal representation — though solicitors can improve outcomes.
Six years from the date the landlord was first notified of the disrepair (for contract claims), or three years from the date the personal injury occurred or became apparent (for personal injury arising from the disrepair). Acting promptly is important — evidence of the condition is best gathered as soon as possible.
You have 28 days from service of the notice to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate (using form APP4). The notice does not take effect while a valid appeal is pending. Grounds of appeal include that planning permission should be granted, that the works did not require permission, or that the notice was not properly served. Miss the 28-day window and the notice takes effect — you must comply or face prosecution.
How It Works
You do not need to know the exact legal terminology. Describe what is happening with your property — any urgency, notices served, or upcoming court dates — and your request will be reviewed by a specialist.
Submit Your RequestUse the form to explain your property matter — whether you are a tenant, landlord, or homeowner — and flag any urgency.
Your request is reviewed with issue type, urgency, and location in mind. Court dates and enforcement deadlines are prioritised.
A specialist property law solicitor contacts you for a free initial consultation — advising on your rights, options, and realistic next steps.
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Describe your situation once and a specialist property law solicitor will be in touch for a free initial consultation. Submitting the form does not create a solicitor-client relationship.
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