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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“With a strong understanding of landlords’ rights and the latest regulations, we can help take the stress out of disputes with your tenants.”
Richard Bates
Head of Dispute Resolution
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 29 January 2026
Highly recommend Lucy Pettitt and team at Mapperley for conveyancing. They’re clear, responsive, easy to contact in a way that suits you. Miles ahead of previous experience of solicitors for buying a property. First experience of selling a property and all went smoothly.
Caroline Newson
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Posted 29 January 2026
I've been a client of Rothera Bray for the last few years while negotiating a somewhat lengthy divorce process. It should have been fairly straightforward but there were issues with the other side... However my solicitor (Sarah) was extremely patient, supportive and professional throughout and we finally got the required outcome. I was extremely grateful for all Rothera Bray did in supporting me through the process and I would definitely recommend them to others.
Nina T
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Posted 28 January 2026
Have used Julekha as our conveyancing solicitor several times now and would never go to anyone else. She is so thorough and thoughtful and I feel safe knowing that she always works with the client’s best interests at the forefront. Her team are brilliant as well, knowledgeable and available if you just need a pointer. Thank you so much Julekha and the team.
Noreen Copeland
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Posted 24 January 2026
Instructed Rothera Bray for first home purchase. Solicitor and paralegals were extremely approachable and replied quickly! Very happy with the service provided and would recommend to anyone.
Harry Blow
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Posted 24 January 2026
Earlier this week I had an appointment with Solicitor Ed Granger. Ed gave me sound, solid, easy to understand advice regarding the current situations regarding Trusts. He was very professional approachable and knowledgeable. I left feeling reassured and in the know of how things stand with regards to Trusts. Would highly recommend .
Belinda Frost
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Posted 23 January 2026
Emily and Laura were amazing - [problems with other solicitors in the chain meant our move was delayed several times and made me incredibly grateful to be able to trust my solicitors to act promptly with integrity, honest and competence.
Thomas Gwynne
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Posted 23 January 2026
Brilliant service from Julekha and Sarrina . They have successfully completed the conveyancing of one of our properties for our organisation. They are prompt, accurate and responsive consistently. And in a profession not always known for great customer service these two people stand out with a winning formula! All for a reasonable fee. I can’t endorse them both highly enough. Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
Matt Watters
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Posted 22 January 2026
Engaged Rothera Bray to update parents Wills and sort Powers of Attorney etc. Was a little apprehensive at the start as parents are elderly, not in great health and struggle with this kind of thing anyway. However, thanks to the wonderful Talita Fantauzzi it couldn’t have been a more smooth nor painless process for them . Not only is she extremely professional and knows her stuff, her patience and kindness with my mother and father were second to none! A true asset to your business- couldn’t recommend her enough !
Georgina
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Posted 22 January 2026
I recently had a legal issue I needed assistance with and was told of Rothera Bray by an acquaintance. From my very first conversation with a very pleasant lady called Rebeca, my mind was put at ease. Further along the line I was then in conversations with Chelsey, who too was great. Very professional and informative. I was kept up to date on a daily basis and the two people I mentioned truly made a terrible time, very manageable. I cannot recommend Rothera Bray solicitors enough.
Ben Pitcher
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Posted 21 January 2026
Thank you for looking after me so beautifully and producing my Will with empathy and efficiency. After so many years I have only warmth for your firm in dealing with this old codger -and especially your good self and Jack! Your whole package and advice is exemplary and I would not hesitate to recommend Rothera Bray services.
Michael T
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Posted 20 January 2026
Greg Almond is an experienced litigator based in Nottingham. He is head of the Serious Injury team. He frequently manages high-value, complex claims arising from RTAs and all manner of tortious incidents, with examples including brain and spinal injuries and amputation. Greg is a compassionate and knowledgeable solicitor. Greg has a proper concern for his clients. He is a very experienced personal injury litigator. Greg Almond is the sort of talent one rarely finds outside of London. He is an excellent personal injury lawyer who understands and supports the needs of his clients.
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Posted 20 January 2026
Greg Almond leads the department and is skilled at handling high-profile personal injury cases involving criminal trials, and is also highly active in clinical negligence matters relating to orthopaedic and neurological issues. Great team dealing with catastrophic injury work, very well led by a dynamic partner Greg Almond. Greg has carefully put together a very dedicated team of like-minded individuals around him, who put in the hours to ensure each claim achieves the maximum level of compensation it rightly deserves
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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.
Sade Love
Senior Associate Licensed Conveyancer
Sade Love is a Licensed Conveyancer in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing department and is based at our Lace Market office.
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.
Hayley Hart
Solicitor
Hayley Hart is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Residential Conveyancing department and is based at our Mapperley branch 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 Market Harborough 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.
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 Derby branch.
Luisa Palumbo
Senior Paralegal
Luisa Palumbo is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Conveyancing team and is based at our Loughborough 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.
People Focus: Julekha Nathani – Conveyancing
Meet Julekha Nathani, our Senior Associate Solicitor in the Conveyancing team, based at our Market Harborough office. In this feature, Julekha shares the standout moment of her career so far and reveals what profession she might have pursued if she wasn’t a solicitor.
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Survivors of the 2023 Nottingham attack by Valdo Calocane respond to the publication of a CQC report into the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Below is a statement given by Greg Almond, Partner and Head of Serious Injury at Rothera Bray Solicitors who represents two of the survivors of the attack, Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller. Greg represents Wayne and Sharon in their civil claims and at the Inquiry which will begin to hear the evidence from 23rd February 2026. The Inquiry is expected to last until early June.