Landlord Disputes & Property Management Solicitors
Disputes involving residential property can quickly become stressful, time-consuming and costly for landlords. Whether you are dealing with rent arrears, problematic tenants, property damage, anti-social behaviour or possession proceedings, obtaining early legal advice can often prevent matters escalating unnecessarily.
At My Local Solicitor, we act for landlords and property owners, providing practical, commercially focused legal advice designed to protect your investment, secure rental income and resolve disputes as efficiently as possible.
We understand the pressures landlords face in an increasingly regulated sector and we aim to provide straightforward advice, clear pricing and responsive support throughout your matter.
Our solicitors can assist landlords with a wide range of issues including:
- Drafting and reviewing tenancy agreements
- Advice regarding landlord obligations and statutory compliance
- Rent arrears recovery
- Section 8 and Section 21 Notices
- Possession proceedings and eviction advice
- Deposit protection compliance and disputes
- Landlord licensing and HMO advice
- Anti-social behaviour and nuisance issues
- Property damage disputes
- Unlawful occupation and squatters
- Neighbour disputes affecting rental properties
- Lease renewals, variations and surrenders
- Service charge disputes
- Negotiation and dispute resolution
- Court representation where necessary
Why choose MLS?
At MLS, we appreciate that landlords are often busy professionals, investors or portfolio owners who require clear advice and prompt action. Our aim is always to provide commercially sensible solutions whilst minimising disruption and protecting your position.
We pride ourselves on offering:
- A friendly and approachable service
- Practical and commercially focused advice
- Transparent pricing with fixed fee options where appropriate
- Flexible appointments
- Direct access to your solicitor throughout your matter
- Fully paperless and modern systems for efficiency and convenience
Where possible, we aim to resolve disputes swiftly and cost-effectively without the need for lengthy litigation. However, where court proceedings become necessary, our experienced solicitors can guide and represent you throughout the process.
OUR LANDLORD AND TENANT SOLICITORS CAN HELP:
- Advice on right to rent documents
- Tenancy agreements (drafting new agreements and checking existing agreements)
- Landlord and tenant responsibilities (e.g. repairing obligations)
- Advice on tenancy deposit protection scheme and deposit deductions
- Rent arrears (manage collection of rent arrears)
- Sub-letting
- Tenant eviction (advice, drafting and serving Section 8 and Section 21 Notices)
- Unfair rent increases/rent disputes
- Local Authority regulation (e.g. application for property licence/HMO/selective licence)
- Tenant or landlord harassment & anti-social behaviour
- Tenant or landlord disputes with neighbours (e.g. nuisance/boundary disputes)
- Unlawful occupation (e.g. squatters)
- Claims for bad housing (Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims)
- Lease renewal/variations/surrenders/buying freehold
- Service charge disputes
- Dispute resolution (negotiation, mediation or arbitration)
- Court representation (e.g. Possession Order hearing)
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Upon making an enquiry, our principal will match you with the most suitable solicitor for your matter.
You will then be invited to an initial consultation where your solicitor will discuss:
- Your circumstances and objectives
- Likely costs
- Timescales
- The legal process involved
Once instructed, you will receive direct contact details for the solicitor handling your matter, ensuring communication remains straightforward and efficient throughout.
The same solicitor will deal with your case from start to finish, providing continuity, consistency and a personal service.
If you would like specialist advice regarding a landlord or property dispute, please call 01948 302 332 and we will be happy to assist.
Sheila and Mike T, Chester
“Marta provided an excellent service and I will recommend her to any of my family and friends”
Jane M, Chester
“Marta sorted out a Power of Attorney for my Dad quickly and efficiently. I certainly recommend!”
John and Caroline T, Chester
“We are grateful for your professional care and advice and the time afforded to us”
Miss Mary J
I instructed Elen Hughes recently to provide advice and assistance in relation to a dispute. I found Elen to be very kind and understanding when I explained the worry this matter was causing me. She put me at ease straightaway. Elen reviewed the matter quickly and immediately made contact with the solicitors representing the other side of the dispute. She kept me informed throughout her handling of the matter. The matter was resolved swiftly in my favour. I will definitely be recommending Elen to friends and family.
Sue and Mike Bradley
My family and I could not recommend Marta Williamson of My Local Solicitors more highly for her sensitive approach and we would warmly and gladly recommend Marta to any of our friends, colleagues and network contacts, and I have already recommended Marta to a few good friends and work associates.
Laura W, Chester
“Flexible, professional, and fair. Marta makes legal matters less complicated”
Lee Rigby, Wigan
“Your ‘no pressure’ friendly approach really did make a ‘boring’ task really easy and enjoyable to complete [..]I really do appreciate your help with this and would highly recommend you to everyone for any legal matter and I myself will certainly be using your services again for anything legal I may require in the future.”
Patrick O’Kane, London
“Marta is an excellent solicitor with practical, non-nonsense business skills, a good head for business and ability to deal with complex problems in a positive and efficient way”.
Local Authority Client
The Local Authority have had very positive feedback from the appeal panel and the schools for the expertise Erin has provided in dealing with our appeals. Thanks so much for stepping in and giving us such a fantastic service – very much appreciated.
John and Caroline T, Chester
Thank you for your home visits, and your helpfulness in discussions in preparing our LPA’s. We would have no hesitation in recommending your Professional Solicitor Services , to family and friends and thank you for making us feel so comfortable in your presence with your knowledge and expertise of the law.
Darren J, Chester
“I would not only recommend Marta, but would implore anyone who runs a business and employs staff to speak with her about a Lasting Power of Attorney. It’s the responsible thing to do.
Kathy and John G, Wrexham
I would like to thank you for your efficiency, help and kindness. We’ll have no hesitation in recommending My Local Solicitor to friends and acquaintances and will certainly come back to you for any help that we need in the future.
Abigail J, Wrexham
“Marta is so helpful and understanding. She takes time to explain legal terms in everyday language and is very considerate and patient. Would recommend her to anyone!”
Kathryn and John G, Wrexham
“Thank you for making the process such an easy and friendly one and for getting everything done so promptly”
Paul and Marie T., Chester
Marta provided swift, professional, excellent helpful advice and support. She made herself available readily to help with queries. She visited us at home to help with paperwork and also agreed clear, easy accessible zoom meetings to ensure our needs were fully met. We would highly recommend her services and will definitively use her in the future.