For individuals
Residential lettings
Ben Marks
Our residential lettings team act for both landlords and tenants in all areas of residential landlord and tenant law. From drafting and negotiating tenancy agreements and rent deposit deeds to dealing with potential disputes arising during or after a tenancy. We are practised at settling such disputes. However, should a settlement be unattainable, we represent clients in both court and tribunal proceedings.
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, renting a property can be delightful but, at times, a daunting prospect. Disagreements can flair quickly and escalate rapidly out of control, exhausting both time and resources.
Particular obligations and requirements fall on residential landlords making it essential that the i’s are dotted, and the t’s crossed when entering into a tenancy arrangement. Notices must be served on time, completed fully and using the correct forms; deposits placed with authorised deposit holding organisations, mortgage conditions met, tax implications considered, and rights of access complied with.
It is vital both landlords and tenants obtain independent legal advice before entering into any kind of tenancy arrangement.
Right from the start, our residential lettings team can help you to achieve a successful and clearly delineated relationship, transparently setting out your expectations and objectives as landlord or tenant and documenting the same, potentially reducing the risk of disputes.
RIAA Barker Gillette provides businesses and individuals with a personal and genuine alternative to the traditional City law firm and offers our clients a market-leading dedicated residential conveyancing practice.
We are proud members of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, providing a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
Articles
Right-to-rent crackdown – September 2023
Do I need planning permission to make changes to my garden? – May 2022
Right to rent checks – May 2022
Security camera neighbour comes unstuck – December 2021
The New Tenant Fees Act 2019: How will it affect you? – October 2019
Practice areas
- Dilapidations
- Disposals
- Evictions
- Guarantees
- Landlord responsibilities
- Leasehold enfranchisement
- Licences
- Rent deposits
- Service charges
- Tenancy agreements & ASTs
What we need to know
- What type of tenancy is required?
- How long is the tenancy to last?
- What notice period is required to terminate?
- Are there any restrictions (pets, loud music, how many people can live at the property)?
- Who will have access to the property and how?
- Who will furnish the property? Will the landlord provide an inventory?
- In what state of repair is the property? Who has recorded this?
- Who will maintain the property? Is there a fee for this service?
- What will the rent be? When is rent due and on what basis? When will it increase? Are any bills included? What happens if it is late?
- Will there be a deposit? How much is it? Will it be returned, if so, how, when and to whom? Will a tenancy deposit scheme hold the deposit, if so, which one? If not, why not?