Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, navigating property law can be complex and stressful. Disputes over rent, repairs, service charges, or lease terms can quickly escalate, affecting your finances and peace of mind.
At Fairweather Law, our dedicated Landlord & Tenant Department offers specialist advice and representation across a broad range of residential leasehold matters. Whether you’re a freeholder, leaseholder, Right to Manage (RTM) company, or management company, we understand the complexities of leasehold property law and provide practical, effective solutions tailored to your needs.
Managing residential buildings is often more challenging than it appears. Effective estate management demands a broad skill set, patience, and access to specialist legal advice. That’s where we come in.
We provide advice and representation across three core areas:
Free initial 30-minute phone consultation for both businesses and individual clients. Our legal team will discuss your needs and guide you in the right direction from the very start of our relationship.
With offices throughout Suffolk, extending into Norfolk, and an expanding client base in the London area, we are confident in our ability to provide you with the highest standard legal advice, no matter your location.
We take pride in providing clear, straightforward advice without overwhelming you with unnecessary legal jargon. Our personalised approach and our ability to put you at ease, ensures a positive outcome.
Our clients receive outstanding service, building continuing relationships that ensure they and our business partners return to us repeatedly for their legal needs.
Our legal fees are tailored to the local market, we regularly monitor our rates compared to larger organisations. Being a relatively small firm ensures that our rates remain competitive.
Our Landlord & Tenant team provides comprehensive legal advice to freeholders, leaseholders, Right to Manage (RTM) companies, and resident management companies. From routine lease compliance to major leasehold transactions, we offer tailored advice to suit the needs of individual clients and residential blocks alike.
Whether you are managing a single flat or an entire block, we make complex leasehold law clear, helping you plan ahead and make informed decisions.
We specialise in ensuring that lease obligations are met, statutory processes are correctly followed, and your property interests are protected.
Our Services Include:
We act for both freeholders and leaseholders in:
We advise on valuation, service of notices, and the drafting of new or supplemental lease terms.
In relation to leasehold sales or assignments, we advise on and prepare:
We ensure lease terms are properly observed at the point of sale, protecting both the buyer and the freeholder.
We prepare and negotiate:
We act for both landlords granting consent and leaseholders applying for it.
We act for leaseholders or freeholders in statutory freehold acquisitions, including:
We work with estate freeholders to offer streamlined, standardised lease extension schemes across multiple flats, helping to reduce administrative and legal costs.
We provide ongoing legal support to directors and officers, including:
We advise RTM and management companies on:
This ensures agents are properly instructed, responsibilities are clearly defined, and management complies with both lease obligations and statutory duties.
Managing a freehold or RTM company involves more than just property matters — there are also corporate and regulatory obligations to meet. We provide clear, cost-effective company secretarial services for:
Our Company Secretarial Services Cover:
Please note we do not advise on tax matters or prepare corporation tax returns.
Disputes between landlords and tenants can be complex and time-sensitive. Our solicitors act for both sides, resolving issues with a firm yet pragmatic approach.
We have extensive experience handling:
We aim to resolve matters swiftly and cost-effectively, and where necessary, we provide expert representation in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), County Court or High Court.
First, communicate with your tenant to understand the reasons behind the arrears. If the issue cannot be resolved amicably, you may need to issue a formal notice. Our team can guide you through this process.
Rent increases during a fixed-term lease are typically only allowed if a rent review clause is included in the tenancy agreement. If you’re unsure about your rights, we can review the agreement and advise on your position.
Unfair or illegal evictions can be challenged. You may be entitled to compensation or reinstatement. Contact us to assess your situation and explore your options.
With Fairweather Law your first consultation is always free.
Call on 01728 724 737 or fill in the form and we’ll get back to you to arrange a consultation.
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