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As experts in the landlord and tenant act, we are familiar with the requirements of a tenancy agreement and are proficient in drafting bespoke agreements to suit your needs.

Drafting a tenancy agreement is essentially the creation of a contract between landlord and tenant. A tenancy agreement aims to minimise the scope for disputes between landlords and tenants by detailing the terms of the agreement and each parties responsibilities and obligations.

Having a full and comprehensive tenancy agreement is just as important as finding the right tenant. Our Landlord and Tenant team offer assistance with drafting tenancy agreements and advice on landlord and tenant obligations, as well as offering general legal advice.  Often we assist our clients by reviewing tenancy agreements drafted by others, advising on what provisions to accept and which to reject.  

Ending your tenant’s right to occupy your property can be just as important as finding the right tenant in the first place.

Get the procedure wrong, and you can end up with a lengthy wait for possession, sometimes without rent coming in. This is where we can help. We act on behalf of landlords regularly, giving notice to tenants. Section 8 and Section 21 are regularly used to give notice to a tenant. Our legal team and experienced landlord solicitors provide a range of services to follow correct procedure and offer the best legal assistance.

Section 8 Notices

Section 8 Notices are used where there is fault on the part of the tenant or, in certain circumstances, where the landlord requires the property back or occupation was linked to employment. To rely on a Section 8 Notice, it is necessary to identify the Ground you rely upon and to evidence the reason for relying on that Ground.

Section 21 Notices

Section 21 Notices are used to end Assured Shorthold Tenancies once the fixed term has ended. Using a Section 21 Notice, a landlord is not required to show any “fault” or breach of tenancy terms on the part of the tenant. This form of Notice allows a landlord to ask the Court to grant a possession Order without the need to rely on any particular “ground”.

Buying and renting properties to many of us can seem like a good idea, a way to invest money and receive an additional income.

Whatever your reasons for becoming a landlord, managing and letting property can be complicated, and you may experience problems. Unfortunately, like any relationship in life, disputes can arise. Disputes can range from missed rent payments to damage to the property. We assist landlords throughout the country in resolving disputes and issuing formal notices.

What types of disputes can we help with? For Landlords, we can assist you with a range of issues such as;

• Defending actions by tenants
• Disputes about repairs
• Health and Safety Proceedings
• Increasing Rent
• Problems with the Council
• Recovering Rent Arrears
• Serving Section 21 Notice
• Serving Section 8 Notice
• Possession Proceedings

No one likes to feel short-changed. As a landlord you have given your property out in good faith, with an expectation of rent to be paid.

When a tenant falls short of their duty, it impacts your life and your financial management. If left, this only builds up. Our specialist landlord department deals with rent arrears daily. We have a high level of success in recovering rent from tenants; let us get to work on putting this right for you!

At Crystal Law Solicitors, we are able to assist you in evicting a tenant should the situation arise.

We have assisted many landlords to evict tenants for unpaid rent and anti-social behaviour.

At Crystal Law Solicitors, we understand that cost saving is important to our clients. As a result, we offer fixed-fee packages to Landlords seeking to evict their tenants. We are able to assist you throughout the stages of the process:

• Drafting service notices
• Preparing court applications
• Preparing evidence for court
• Representation at court
• Enforcement and bailiff action

At Crystal Law Solicitors, we are able to assist you in securing an urgent Court Order to evict a squatter from your property.

In recent years it has become a crime to trespass on residential property and the Police will usually be able to remove a squatter within 24 hours once you have obtained a Court Order which proves they are not legally entitled to be in your property.

We understand you did not ask for them to occupy your property and need them urgently removed.