Landlord and Tenant

Landlord and tenant disputes are sadly very common. These disputes are wide-ranging and can involve rent arrears, liability for repairs, harassment, or a bad housing claim, for example. We can advise you whether you are a landlord or tenant. Early help from a qualified and experienced MLS Solicitor can provide an effective and fast resolution.

For Landlords, we understand that protecting your investment and ensuring a continuing flow of income is your main priority. We can advise on a variety of issues including, but not limited to: drafting new tenancy agreements; observing statutory regulations; rent reviews; eviction and issuing possession proceedings.

For tenants, we understand that you want to live in a safe property, and receive all the services you are entitled to, free from any disturbance. Our solicitors can advise on many issues: housing disrepair, including compensation claims for disrepair and emergency injunctions; tenancy deposit protection scheme disputes; the proper notice period your landlord must serve to gain lawful possession.

Here at MLS, we understand that whether you are a landlord or tenant, dealing with a dispute can be distressing, destabilising and time consuming. MLS is perfect if you are a busy landlord or tenant, as our experienced and qualified solicitors, can come to you instead. Our specialists will expertly guide you through the legal complexities of any landlord and tenant issue.

We offer a friendly and straight-forward service, tailored to the specific circumstances and needs of all landlords and tenants. Our transparent approach to legal pricing, with fixed fees and a flexible pay by hour service, means there are no unexpected costs.

Your Local Solicitor can provide you with client focused advice to prevent disputes escalating to litigation. This ensures disputes are solved quickly, stress is reduced and no money is wasted. However, we also have the knowledge and expertise to represent you if litigation is necessary.

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 be able to match you with the perfect solicitor for your legal matter.
You will be invited to a free consultation call where your local solicitor will advise you on costs, time scale and the general procedure for your type of matter, so you can make an informed decision on instructing a solicitor.
Once we are instructed you will be welcomed to our MLS client family. You will be amazed at the level of service and professionalism our solicitors provide their clients.
You will agree on the preferred method of communication and will be given a direct telephone number and email address for the Solicitor to make any need for contact simple and straight-forward. You can relax in the knowledge that highly skilled professionals are looking after your legal interests.
The same solicitor deals with your case from start to finish.

If you would like specialist advice, then please call 01244 478730 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Testimonials

Dave Tilston – Tower Floors & Carpets

I write to thank you personally for the fantastic service you recently supplied when carrying out the drafting of a will for my partner Ewelina.

Laura W, Chester

“Flexible, professional, and fair. Marta makes legal matters less complicated”

Kathryn and John G, Wrexham

“Thank you for making the process such an easy and friendly one and for getting everything done so promptly”

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.

Sheila and Mike T, Chester

“Marta provided an excellent service and I will recommend her to any of my family and friends”

Dave Bundy

I would like to thank you for doing our lasting power of attorney both for the business and for my mother-in-law it was very quick
and easy, and you explained everything to us before you proceeded.

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.

Paul Hughes on behalf of Sue and Mike Bradley

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

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!”

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”.

Zoe Devenport – Henry R.Davis & Co Ltd

Marta made the whole precess painless. She was efficient and her advice was priceless. She even prepared an interim will for me, which I was not aware I could do.

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.”

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