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.

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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

Read more about resolving disputes between landlords and tenants here:

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

Buying and selling property

We can act as both Conveyancers for Residential Property and Commercial Property.

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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Richard Bates, Head of the Dispute Resolution department and Partner at Rothera Bray

“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

My tenant hasn’t paid their rent; how do I evict them?

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.

How quickly can I regain possession of my property?

This depends on the tenancy agreement and the reason for terminating it. There are different rules, notices and notice periods depending the the circumstances.

Can I claim back outstanding rent?

When applying for a possession order for breach of tenancy, you can ask the court to award any outstanding rent.

How much does it cost to evict my tenants?

This depends on the circumstances. Once we have a full understanding of your situation, we’ll be able to advise you on the costs.

How quickly can I regain possession of my property?

This depends on the tenancy agreement and the reason for terminating it. There are different rules, notices and notice periods depending the the circumstances.

Can I claim back outstanding rent?

When applying for a possession order for breach of tenancy, you can ask the court to award any outstanding rent.

How much does it cost to evict my tenants?

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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Richard Bates, Head of the Dispute Resolution department and Partner at Rothera Bray

Richard Bates

Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution

Richard Bates leads the  Dispute Resolution team at Rothera Bray. Richard is a litigation specialist and can provide a wide range of services to both commercial and private clients.

James Carley

James Carley

Partner

James is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department and is very experienced in dealing with commercial and personal litigation matters.

Terhi Sygrove is Rothera Bray's Recoveries Manager

Terhi Sygrove

Recoveries Manager

Terhi Sygrove is a debt recovery specialist and head of the debt recovery department at our Lace Market, Nottingham Office.

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