Residential Landlord Solicitors
Renting property is an excellent way of creating income and building wealth. However, being a landlord is tough. Especially if you’re unfortunate enough to have problem tenants.
The increasing number of regulations means being a landlord is only getting tougher.
As a landlord, it’s important to have a team of experienced landlord solicitors on your side. At Rothera Bray, we can provide you with the legal support you need to protect your investment.
Contact out Landlord Services Team
Our services
We offer a range of services for landlords, including:
Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements
- Ensuring your tenancy agreement complies with the law and protects your rights as a landlord.
- Advising you on the type of tenancy agreement that best suits your needs. Such as assured shorthold tenancies, periodic tenancies, or fixed-term tenancies.
- Providing ongoing support to ensure your tenancy agreement remains up-to-date and legally compliant.
Eviction proceedings
- Advising you on the grounds for eviction and the legal process for obtaining possession of your property. Including serving notice and issuing court proceedings.
- Representing you in court proceedings to reclaim possession of your property.
- Providing ongoing support to ensure you follow the legal requirements for eviction proceedings.
Rent arrears
- Advising you on how to recover rent arrears. Including issuing court proceedings and enforcing judgments.
- Negotiating with tenants to agree on repayment plans and avoid eviction.
- Providing ongoing support to ensure you can recover rent arrears in a timely and cost-effective manner
Dispute resolution
- Advising you on how to resolve disputes with tenants. Such as disputes over repairs, deposit deductions, or breaches of the tenancy agreement
- Representing you in negotiations, mediation, or court proceedings to resolve disputes
- Providing ongoing support and helping to resolve disputes in a way that protects your interests as a landlord
Property management
- Advising you on your legal responsibilities as a landlord. Such as health and safety regulations, gas safety checks, and licensing requirements
- Drafting and reviewing property management agreements to ensure that they follow the law and protect your rights as a landlord
- Providing ongoing support to ensure you remain compliant in your property management
Why choose Rothera Bray?
Our property litigation lawyers have significant experience. We regularly act on behalf of;
- Private landlords
- Portfolio investors
- Social housing landlords, and
- Property managers
We take the time to get to know you and understand your business and your relationship with your tenants. This helps us to spot problems in advance and help to minimise risk.
We work hard to get the best possible outcome quickly and efficiently, without resorting to court proceedings. If your case does go to court, our landlord solicitors have the experience to get the best possible outcome.
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“We strive to make every matter as stress free as possible”
Richard Bates
Head of Landlord & Tenant
FAQs
We will need to draft and serve a notice under the tenancy agreement.
Once you have served notice, your tenant will have a period of time in which to leave. If they remain in the property, we will need to file a possession order with the court.
If the tenant refuses to leave after a possession order, we’ll apply to the court for a Warrant for Eviction. Then a bailiff will be instructed to remove the them.
This depends on the tenancy agreement and the reason for terminating it. There are different rules, notices and notice periods depending the the circumstances.
When applying for a possession order for breach of tenancy, you can ask the court to award any outstanding rent.
This depends on the circumstances. Once we have a full understanding of your situation, we’ll be able to advise you on the costs.
This depends on the tenancy agreement and the reason for terminating it. There are different rules, notices and notice periods depending the the circumstances.
When applying for a possession order for breach of tenancy, you can ask the court to award any outstanding rent.
This depends on the circumstances. Once we have a full understanding of your situation, we’ll be able to advise you on the costs.
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Posted 14 October 2025
Many thanks to Nelissa Hicks at Rothera and Bray Loughborough for her extremely thorough and efficient support. We found her service to be professional, reliable and friendly.
R Williams
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Posted 14 October 2025
Following the sad loss of my mother we sort the professional services of Rothera Bray in particular Nelissa Hicks. Since our very first face to face meeting with Nelissa and her colleague both my husband and I felt confident and thoroughly informed of the process we were now undertaking. We were contacted regularly with updates and any query raised was dealt with by Nelissa immediately. This gave us peace of mind at a difficult time. We were so impressed with the team at Rothera Bray that we are using their conveyancing department for a house sale too which has proved to us the professionalism is throughout the company. I would highly recommend this company if you need sound advice from a pro active, trustworthy solicitor.
S Garner
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Posted 13 October 2025
A very positive experience from start to finish. Georgina was very helpful and gave great communication and advice. We were pleased with every aspect of the service we received.
Sarah B
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Posted 11 October 2025
Julekha was our solicitor for the purchase of our first home, and she was absolutely outstanding. She made the entire process smooth, efficient, and completely stress-free—it honestly felt like everything was taken care of with minimal effort on our part...Huge thanks to Julekha and the team at Rothera Bray—we couldn’t recommend them more highly for anyone buying a home!
Kishan
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Posted 9 October 2025
I recently used this firm to deal with my late aunts estate. They were very knowledgeable, efficient and approachable. The whole process was explained in detail and I was kept updated along the way. A special mention goes to Sarah Simpson as her customer service was excellent. She dealt with everything I asked or needed doing straight away and I trusted her completely to do what she said she would. A rarity in this day and age. I would highly recommend this firm of solicitors .
S.Hickey
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Posted 8 October 2025
A truly professional service, Carolyn, Kerry and Team, always returned my calls and emails and were able to help us have a smooth sale of our property, will definitely use again.
Nigel Simms
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Posted 7 October 2025
Friendly welcome and easily understood explanation of the work that would be carried out. I will use Rothera Bray again should further work be required.
Les Potter
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Posted 7 October 2025
I have received amazing support and service from Emily at Rother Bray. She has been brilliant throughout and has always answered any questions that I have and nothing has been too much trouble for her. Would highly recommend.
Hannah
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Posted 6 October 2025
Christopher and Priscilla were excellent from start to finish with regular updates and explaining more complicated items with ease. Would recommend.
Angus
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Posted 6 October 2025
If you want things doing correctly and efficiently there’s only one place to go - Rothera Bray!
Ian Winning
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Posted 3 October 2025
Laura was our brilliant solicitor, who helped us with buying our first house together. Laura was so attentive and compassionate and nothing was ever too much trouble for her to help us with our buying process. Our experience was brilliant from start to finish and we were really happy with the communication too. I would recommend Laura and Rothera Bray to others too. A huge thank you!
Victoria T
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Posted 3 October 2025
I am dealing with Rothera Bray for the sale of my house and, hopefully, soon to use my next purchase of a bungalow. All communication with them have been professional. I recommend anybody else to use there services.
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Tim Brooke
Partner
Tim Brooke is a solicitor and partner in our residential conveyancing department, based at our West Bridgford and Nottingham offices.
Emily Weston
Partner
Emily Weston is as a Partner in the Residential Conveyancing team and is based primarily at our Beeston office.
Michelle Young
Partner & Head of Conveyancing
Michelle Young is a residential property specialist and heads up the conveyancing team. She’s based at our Loughborough office.
Kiran Phagura
Managing Associate
Kiran Phagura is a Managing Associate based in our Leicester office. She specialises in all aspects of Residential Conveyancing.
Lucy Walsh
Managing Associate
Lucy Walsh is a Managing Associate in the Residential Conveyancing team and is based primarily at our Derby office.
Carol Freeman
Senior Associate
Carol Freeman is a Chartered Legal Executive in Rothera Bray’s Residential Conveyancing department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Johanna Goddard
Senior Associate
Jo Goddard has over 20 years experience specialising in all aspects of residential conveyancing and regularly acts for clients on sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity and is part of one of the largest conveyancing teams across the East Midlands. She works out of our Nottingham city centre office, in the Lace Market.
Julekha Nathani
Senior Associate Solicitor
Julekha specializes in residential conveyancing and is based at our Market Harborough office. Having qualified in 2016 she has an extensive property knowledge dealing with a wide range of conveyancing matters.
Lucy Pettitt
Senior Associate
Lucy Pettitt is based in our Mapperley office and has amassed over 12 years of experience in all aspects of Conveyancing.
Sally Simpson
Senior Associate
Sally is based at our West Bridgford office. She has 40 years experience specialising in all aspect of residential conveyancing.
Jo Clarke
Associate
Jo is an experienced Conveyancing Associate and is based at our West Bridgford office.
Abbey Freeman
Associate Solicitor
Abbey Freeman is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing team and is based at our Loughborough office.
Sandy Kaur
Associate Solicitor
Sandy Kaur is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing department and is based at our Beeston office.
Tina Rana
Associate Solicitor
Tina is an Associate Solicitor in the residential conveyancing department. She has extensive experience in dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing including, leasehold and transfer of equities.
Christopher Sweetman
Associate
Christopher is a Licensed Conveyancer based at our Loughborough office. He specialises in all aspects of Residential Property including New Build Purchases and Unregistered Properties.
Fatima Altaf
Solicitor
Fatima Altaf is a Solicitor in the Residential Property department. She is based at our Leicester office.
Kerry Brown
Chartered Legal Executive
Kerry Brown is a residential property specialist at Rothera Bray’s Nottingham HQ.
Sasha Cox
Solicitor
Sasha Cox is a solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing department and is based at our Beeston office.
Hayley Hart
Solicitor
Hayley Hart is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Residential Conveyancing department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Jackie Murphy
Solicitor
Jackie Murphy is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Residential Conveyancing team and is based at our West Bridgford office.
Sara Odedra
Chartered Legal Executive
Sara Odedra is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Residential Property department and is based at our Leicester office.
Kerry Redfern
Licensed Conveyancer
Kerry Redfern is a residential property specialist in our Mapperley office.
Suzanne Riozzi
Chartered Legal Executive
Suzanne Riozzi is a Chartered Legal Executive in Rothera Bray’s Residential Conveyancing department and is based at our Loughborough office.
Ellie Robinson
Solicitor
Ellie Robinson is a Solicitor in the residential conveyancing department at Rothera Bray and is based at our Derby office.
Laura Runcak
Solicitor
Laura Runcak is a Solicitor in the Conveyancing department at Rothera Bray Derby and Beeston.
Sharan Sian
Solicitor
Sharan is a Solicitor in our Residential Property department. She is based at our Market Harborough office.
Ruth Cooper
Managing Paralegal
Ruth Cooper is a Managing Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Residential Conveyancing department and is based at our Loughborough office.
Samantha Buckle
Senior Paralegal
Samantha Buckle is a senior paralegal at Rothera Bray, in the Conveyancing department. She’s based at our Beeston office.
Nikola Dzierzak
Senior Paralegal
Nikola is a Senior Paralegal and works within our Conveyancing department at our West Bridgford office.
Gail Garner
Senior Paralegal
Gail is a Senior Paralegal in our Residential Conveyancing department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Schiennel Holness
Senior Paralegal
Schiennel Holness is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing department and is based at our Mapperley office.
Theresa Mason
Senior Paralegal
Theresa is a Senior Paralegal in our Conveyancing department based at the West Bridgford office.
Grace Millward
Senior Paralegal
Grace Millward is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray Residential Conveyancing department and is based at the Beeston office.
Shelby Richardson
Senior Paralegal
Shelby Richardson is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing department and is based at our Mapperley branch.
Beccy Rodham
Senior Paralegal
Beccy Rodham is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Julian Ryan
Senior Paralegal
Julian Ryan is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing team and is based at our Market Harborough office.
Priscilla Dohara
Paralegal
Priscilla Dohara is a Paralegal specialising in residential conveyancing, providing clients with efficient and reliable support throughout the property transaction process. Priscilla is based at our Loughborough office.
Akeeta Lakhani
Paralegal
Akeeta is a Paralegal in our Residential Conveyancing team. She is based at our Leicester city centre office.
Lisa Rainbow
Paralegal
Lisa is a Paralegal in our Residential Conveyancing team. She is based at our Leicester office.
Nirvair Kaur Singh
Paralegal
Nirvair is a Paralegal in our Conveyancing team based at our West Bridgford office.
Rhiannon Tyrrell
Paralegal
Rhiannon Tyrrell is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing team and is based at our Loughborough office.
Sally Cooper
Conveyancing Department Assistant
Sally is our first point of contact for any new conveyancing enquiries that come in to the department and provides a bespoke quoting service for prospective clients, estate agents and other referrers of work.
Zenith Lee
Paralegal
Zenith is a Paralegal in our Conveyancing team based at our West Bridgford office.
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