Experienced Landlord Tenant Disputes Solicitors
Housing and Property Law Partnership (HPLP) offers boutique services for clients involved in a variety of residential disputes, including service charges. Drawing on our thorough knowledge of UK property law, we use our expertise to represent either private landlords or tenants throughout the greater London area and Southeast England.
For Landlords
At HPLP, we provide legal advice and representation for landlords or housing associations seeking to recover service charges. We advise them on the proper procedures for:
- Consultation regarding repairs and major works
- Interpretation and construction of leases
- Enforcing your rights in the county courts and LVT
As specialists in our field, we know the intricacies governing the rights of landlords in carrying out their statutory duties. In the event of an emergency repair, we use our knowledge to help them obtain an exemption of notification in order to address the problem efficiently and effectively. Throughout the process, our goal is to prevent future disputes by ensuring they remain in compliance with the law.
We also have extensive experience defending against adverse claims from resistant tenants. We use our expertise to negotiate solutions or defend their rights before a leasehold valuation tribunal if necessary.
For Leaseholders
HPLP also represents leaseholders involved in service charge disputes. Our solicitors can help you determine whether:
- You were overcharged for services.
- Your landlord followed proper consultation procedures when seeking payment for services and major works.
- The charges were reasonable in relation to the work rendered/services provided.
We evaluate each case on an individual basis, ensuring that landlords have complied with the Landlord and Tenant Act (1985), Leasehold Reform Act (2002) and other statutes. Our solicitors then advise you on your options for seeking relief from unfair charges. If necessary, we will protect their leaseholder rights before a leasehold valuation tribunal if it is in their best interests to do so.
If you are unhappy with your current management or property landlord, you may want to consider buying your freehold or obtaining management rights. Our solicitors will guide you throughout the entire process.
Contact Our Firm
At HPLP, we offer boutique services at competitive prices for landlords and leaseholders involved in service charge disputes. Contact our office to discuss your situation with our dynamic London service charge disputes solicitors.
