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Specialist Landlord & Tenant Solicitors: Commercial and Residential Dispute Resolution UK

Managing property assets, whether a commercial unit or a residential portfolio, comes with inherent legal and financial risks. When a tenant-landlord relationship breaks down, the need for swift, legally compliant action is paramount, especially given the continuous changes in UK housing and property law.

 

Lexify Solicitors provides expert Landlord and Tenant Solicitors who act decisively to protect your interests. Based in Manchester, our nationwide team has deep expertise in both the complexities of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (Commercial) and the Housing Act 1988 (Residential).

 

We offer a free, no-obligation case assessment. Ring us now to regain control of your property or secure your tenancy rights.

Residential Landlord Services: Possession and Arrears Recovery

We are the trusted partner for private landlords and property management companies, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, minimising risk, and securing possession quickly and legally.

 

Residential Possession Proceedings (Evictions)

The eviction process is highly procedural. Even minor errors in notice serving can cause significant delays and cost. We ensure total compliance.

 

Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)

  • Section 21 Notices (No-Fault): Drafting and serving legally compliant S21 notices, ensuring all prerequisites (Deposit Protection, EPC, Gas Safety, Prescribed Information) are met.
  • Section 8 Notices (Breach of Tenancy): Drafting and serving S8 notices based on specific grounds (e.g., rent arrears, anti-social behaviour) and managing subsequent County Court claims.

 

Full Litigation Management

  • Issuing possession claims via the Accelerated (S21) or Standard (S8) Court Procedure.
  • Representation at possession hearings, securing the possession order, and instructing County Court or High Court Enforcement Officers (Bailiffs).

 

Financial Claims and Liabilities

  • Rent Arrears Recovery:Issuing Letters Before Claim and pursuing court action for historic debt alongside possession.
  • Tenancy Deposit Disputes:Advising on claims against the protected deposit schemes (TDS, DPS, MyDeposits) and defending claims for non-protection/prescribed information breaches.
  • Rent Repayment Orders (RROs):Defending landlords against tenant claims for up to 12 months’ rent due to non-licensing (HMO) or unlawful eviction.

Specialist Commercial Landlord & Tenant Disputes

For commercial property, our focus is on minimising business interruption and financial loss.

 

Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR)

  • Using the statutory Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) procedure to seize goods or enforcing payment through Court proceedings.
  • Advising on the forfeiture process for breach of covenant, including formal notice requirements and peaceable re-entry.

 

Breach of Covenant and Dilapidations

  • Issuing notices for breach of any covenant (e.g., unauthorised alterations, change of use) and pursuing resolution through specific performance or damages claims.
  • Expert negotiation on service charge disputes and claims for property maintenance/disrepair.

Advice for Tenants: Protecting Your Rights

We also provide robust defence and advice for tenants (both residential and commercial) facing unfair or illegal action.

  • Unlawful Eviction Defence:Urgent injunction applications to the High Court to restore possession if illegally excluded from the property.
  • Housing Disrepair Claims:Representing residential tenants in claims against landlords for failure to maintain properties, securing necessary repair work and compensation.
  • Commercial Tenant Defence:Defending forfeiture proceedings and challenging non-compliant rent review or service charge demands.

Facing a Property Dispute? Get Clarity Today.

Property disputes are stressful and complex. Our Manchester-based team offers the specialised UK legal knowledge you need to achieve a swift, successful outcome.

Ring Now for Your Free Landlord/Tenant Case Assessment

The timeline varies significantly based on the type of notice (S21 is typically faster than S8) and court backlog, but a solicitor can streamline the process and prevent critical procedural errors.

No. Forfeiture (commercial eviction) requires a formal Section 146 Notice and, in most cases, a Court Order, unless there is a clear right for peaceable re-entry for non-payment of rent.

Yes, we stay abreast of all pending and enacted legislation, including the potential changes to S21 notices under the new Renter's Reform Bill, and advise clients on preparing for the shift in law.