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Landlord and Tenant Solicitors in Eastbourne

Our specialist landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne offer comprehensive legal advice and support on a wide range of matters. They help resolve various disputes and ensure that both parties understand their respective legal positions.

We recognise that the relationship between a landlord and their tenants can be difficult to navigate and can often become antagonistic. Whether you are a landlord or tenant, our team will be on hand to explain your options and address any issues you may be facing, using their extensive expertise to do so.

Our substantial experience informs us on how to handle landlord and tenant disputes for a diverse range of clients, so we are well-positioned to handle any issues you are likely to encounter.

How our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne can help

At Stephen Rimmer, we provide expert guidance across a range of landlord and tenant matters, including:

Why work with our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne?

Our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne have many years of experience with handling all manner of disputes and legal issues that can affect both parties. Our team’s collective expertise means that we can help resolve even the most complex and disruptive disputes efficiently and with minimal fuss.

When approaching landlord and tenant disputes, our team will use a variety of methods of alternative dispute resolution in order to find resolutions without the need for court proceedings. That said, in cases where court proceedings are essential, we can ensure that you receive the highest standard of representation to defend your interests.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne

We are happy to offer you a no-charge 30-minute consultation with our expert commercial litigation solicitors in Eastbourne. You will not be pressured in any way to take any additional steps, unless you wish to do so.

To arrange your initial consultation, you can:

Our landlord and tenant services in Eastbourne

Evictions

It is essential that the correct processes are followed when a landlord initiates the end of a tenancy. If you are a landlord or tenant involved in a dispute concerning an eviction, our team will be able to advise you on your position and the options that may be available to you.

Our expertise includes handling both Section 8 and Section 21 notices, in which we will carefully explain the processes that should be followed and support you if there is evidence of the other party breaching the terms of a tenancy agreement.

Tenancy agreements

Whenever a property is rented out, a clearly drafted tenancy agreement should be in place. This agreement will outline the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant and will be referred to if any disagreements arise.

If you are due to start a new rental agreement and you have any questions or concerns about the terms of a tenancy contract, our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne will be on hand to provide their support. We can advise you on what specific elements of the agreement must be included and what your options will be if there has been a breach of an agreement or a covenant.

Deeds of variation

Deeds of variation are very important and can allow both landlords and tenants to adapt to a change in circumstances without having to negotiate a new lease agreement. For example, a deed of variation can be used to remove a restrictive covenant in a tenancy agreement.

Our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne can advise you in relation to deeds of variation, including in situations where they need to be used to adjust or change certain restrictions that are already in place.

Lease extensions

If tenants own a leasehold property, they have two options for extending the current lease: informal negotiations with the landlord (freeholder) or a statutory lease extension.

We can advise both landlords and tenants interested in lease extensions, explaining the process for doing so and helping to facilitate any informal negotiations that take place.

Property damage

Disagreements concerning property damage and maintenance can be very complicated and often difficult to navigate. In many cases, the line between property damage and reasonable wear and tear is thin, explaining why landlords and tenants often find themselves at odds with one another.

We can provide support on various property damage issues, including landlord responsibilities for property repairs, how accidental damage should be handled, and whether compensation for damage to the property will be necessary.

Tenancy deposits

Deposits are a very common cause of disputes between landlords and tenants. Both landlords and tenants can interpret the terms related to the return of a despite differently, which can lead to conflict that is challenging to resolve without specialist legal support.

Our landlord and tenant solicitors can advise on landlords’ rights to withhold deposits and where it is either fair or unfair to make deductions. Additionally, we can advise on disputes which are related to deposit protection schemes.

Speak to our landlord and tenant solicitors in Eastbourne

From our offices in Eastbourne, our landlord and tenant solicitors work with clients all across East Sussex, including in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham, Polegate, Battle, Pevensey and St Leonards-on-Sea.

To arrange a free, no-obligation 30-minute interview with our Eastbourne landlord and tenant solicitors, you can:

How can we help you?

Call us today on 01323 644222 to get the specialist help you need.