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.