One option open to a landlord where a tenant refuses to vacate is to apply for a committal order. Our client, a charity that provides support for those with mental and physical disabilities, is finally able to close the doors (literally) on a long-running property repossession case which was first started over a year ago …
Joint tenants or tenants in common — What is the difference? And what can you do if you have lost out because of bad legal advice? In this article, solicitor Emma Slade looks at whether people buying property together should do so as joint tenants or tenants in common, and claiming compensation for wrong advice …
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 materially changes how landlords can regain possession of their property. What are the main changes? Section 21 (“no-fault”) possession has been abolished by the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will no longer be able to regain possession just by serving a s21 notice. They must use Section 8 and prove a statutory …
The new Renters’ Rights Act – What it means for landlords in 2026. 2026 is going to be an important year for landlords as the first phase of the Renter’s Rights Act – the first major change in landlord and tenant legislation in thirty years – comes into effect on 1st May. There are effectively …
Landlord and tenant solicitor, Emma Slade, answers the question, ‘What can I do if my landlord dies?’ Our Landlord and Tenant team has wide ranging experience of all types of property dispute, undertaking work on a national basis. For a free consultation about your case and details of our funding options call 0333 888 0404 or …
Landlord and Tenant law: Picking up the pieces when you pick up a tenant In this real-life case study we look at the issue of tenancy complications following the owner’s death. Our Client’s father had died 11 years ago. Prior to his death, he had purchased a property that he allowed his brother (“U”) to …
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Landlord and tenant solicitor, Emma Slade, looks at dilapidations at the end of a commercial lease. A written commercial lease sets out the agreement between a landlord and the tenant, and the obligations of each party under it. Specifically, it will set out the obligations of the tenant as to repairing covenants (keeping the premises …
Evicting a tenant. What options does a residential landlord have? We receive a lot of enquiries from landlords – and lettings agents – about repossessing houses and flats. Sometimes it is for reasons as simple as needing to sell an investment property with vacant possession but it can be for other reasons. Like the caller …
Landlord and Tenant solicitor, Emma Slade, takes a look at the dangers of buying property with a sub-tenant. Slee Blackwell have been independently ranked in the top 10 solicitors in the UK by the legal review website Review Solicitors. If you are buying property that has been sublet then contact us for a free consultation by calling …