LANDLORD & TENANT
Advice and representation in residential landlord and tenant matters, including tenancy deposit compensation claims, possession proceedings, rent arrears and property disputes.
Disputes between landlords and tenants can involve possession of a property, tenancy deposits, unpaid rent, damage to property and the parties' respective rights and obligations.
Rahim Ahmed Solicitors acts for both landlords and tenants in selected residential property matters. We will consider your circumstances, the relevant documents and the legal framework which applies before advising you on the available options and appropriate next steps.
Fixed fee arrangements may be available for certain landlord and tenant services. Further information is available on our Fees and Transparency page.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Residential landlord and tenant disputes can involve important procedural requirements, contractual obligations and court proceedings.
The legal framework differs between England and Wales. We can consider the particular circumstances of your matter, the relevant tenancy agreement or occupation contract and the available evidence before advising you on the appropriate options.
TENANCY DEPOSIT COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Advice and representation where a landlord may have failed to protect a deposit correctly or provide the required information, including claims for statutory compensation and orders concerning the deposit itself.
POSSESSION AND EVICTION
Advice and representation for landlords seeking possession of residential property and for tenants or contract-holders facing possession proceedings.
RENT ARREARS AND RECOVERY
Advice for landlords concerning unpaid rent, recovery of rent arrears and related possession or debt recovery proceedings.
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS
Advice concerning alleged damage to rented property, claims for repair costs and disputes about deductions from tenancy deposits.
TENANCY AGREEMENTS, OCCUPATION CONTRACTS AND NOTICES
Advice concerning residential tenancy agreements, occupation contracts, notices and the respective rights and obligations of the parties.
LANDLORD AND TENANT DISPUTES
Advice and representation concerning alleged breaches of tenancy or occupation contract terms and other disputes arising during or at the end of a residential letting.
TENANCY DEPOSIT COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Landlords who take a tenancy deposit may be required to protect the deposit in an authorised scheme and provide the tenant or contract-holder with the required information within the applicable time limit.
A claim may arise where a deposit was not protected, was protected late or the required information was not properly provided.
Depending on the circumstances, the court may award compensation of between one and three times the amount of the deposit. The court may also make an order concerning the deposit itself.
We can review the tenancy or occupation contract, deposit protection records, prescribed or required information and other available evidence before advising on whether a claim may be available.
We can act for tenants or contract-holders bringing a tenancy deposit compensation claim and for landlords responding to such claims.
POSSESSION AND EVICTION
A landlord who wishes to recover possession of residential property must follow the correct legal procedure.
The procedure will depend upon matters including whether the property is in England or Wales, the nature of the tenancy or occupation contract, the reason possession is sought and whether the relevant statutory and contractual requirements have been satisfied.
We can advise landlords on notices, possession proceedings and enforcement where the occupier does not leave voluntarily.
We can also advise and represent tenants or contract-holders who have received a possession notice or are facing possession or eviction proceedings.
Where proceedings have already been commenced, we can review the claim, the notice relied upon and the available evidence and advise on the appropriate response.
RENT ARREARS AND RECOVERY
Rent arrears can result in financial loss for a landlord and may also lead to possession proceedings.
We can advise landlords on the recovery of unpaid rent, correspondence with the tenant or contract-holder and the options available for recovering possession where appropriate.
Where a money judgment is obtained, further enforcement action may be required if payment is not made voluntarily.
We can also advise tenants or contract-holders who are facing claims concerning alleged rent arrears where the amount or legal position is disputed.
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS
Disputes may arise where a landlord alleges that a tenant or contract-holder has caused damage to the property or its contents.
We can advise on claims concerning the cost of repairing damage, the available documentary and photographic evidence and whether losses may be recoverable.
Disputes may also arise at the end of a tenancy or occupation contract concerning proposed deductions from a deposit.
We can advise landlords and tenants on deposit deductions and, where appropriate, claims concerning losses which are not resolved through the deposit scheme.
TENANCY AGREEMENTS, OCCUPATION CONTRACTS AND OTHER DISPUTES
Disputes can arise concerning the terms of a residential tenancy agreement or occupation contract and the respective obligations of the parties.
The terminology and legal framework applying to residential renting in Wales differs from that applying in England.
We can review the relevant agreement or occupation contract, notices, correspondence and other documents and advise on the particular issue in dispute.
Where appropriate, we can assist with correspondence, negotiation and court proceedings.
HOW A LANDLORD & TENANT MATTER WORKS
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INITIAL ASSESSMENT
CORRESPONDENCE AND NOTICES
NEGOTIATION AND PREPARATION
COURT PROCEEDINGS WHERE REQUIRED
We discuss the circumstances of the matter and review the relevant tenancy agreement, occupation contract, notices and available evidence before advising on the options available.
Where appropriate, we prepare or review relevant correspondence and notices and set out the legal position to the other party.
We consider the available evidence and seek to resolve the dispute where appropriate. If proceedings are required, we prepare the necessary documents and evidence.
Where court proceedings are necessary, we can advise and represent you throughout the relevant process and concerning enforcement where appropriate.
FEES
We offer fixed fees for certain defined landlord and tenant services. Other work may be charged on an hourly basis depending upon the nature and scope of the work required.
For some tenancy deposit compensation claims, alternative funding arrangements may be available depending upon the circumstances of the case.
Before you instruct us, we will explain the work we are being asked to undertake and the basis upon which you will be charged.
Further information about our charging arrangements is available on our Fees and Transparency page.
WHY CHOOSE RAHIM AHMED SOLICITORS?
Landlord and tenant disputes can involve important issues concerning a person's home, property or financial position.
Our aim is to provide clear and practical legal advice, explain the steps involved in your matter and keep you informed as the matter progresses.
Rahim Ahmed Solicitors is based in Manchester and acts for clients across England and Wales.