Legal issues for landlords

While renting out property can be a good source of income, disagreements can arise when tenants fall behind with their rent or service charges, or fail to stick to the terms of their tenancy agreement.

At Burton & Dyson, we are experienced in handling all areas of landlord and tenant law. Our expertise includes:

• Tenancy agreements: we will discuss the length and type of tenancy, any advisable restrictions and whether to include service charges and utility bills in with the rent, as well as what references to request and how to terminate the arrangement.  We will then draw up a suitable agreement.
• Deposit protection service: you are required to protect deposits by placing them in a custodial or insurance scheme, such as the one offered by Burton & Dyson. We are registered to hold deposits on your behalf in a custodial scheme, which avoids the costs of insurance premiums. We will ensure that the statutory information required to be provided to tenants is kept up to date.
• Tenancy disputes: we can help settle any disputes by negotiating with tenants, drafting agreements and acting in legal proceedings.
• Possession proceedings: we advise on the correct amount of notice to provide and the necessary documentation, as well as acting in court proceedings, if required.

For more information on any of our services for landlords, please contact us.