With many years of experience handling complex property litigation cases, our Leicester team of specialist litigation solicitors and the wider network of property solicitors offer practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to landlords and tenants.
We can assist with:
Unopposed and Opposed Lease Terminations and Renewals - Whether under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 or outside it, we advise on both uncontested and contested lease renewals. We support landlords seeking possession or strategic renegotiation, as well as tenants who wish to remain in occupation on favourable terms.
Interim Rent Disputes - Our solicitors represent both landlords and tenants in determining appropriate interim rent levels during lease renewal proceedings, ensuring fair and commercially sound outcomes.
Interim Dilapidations Advice - If you’re dealing with mid-lease disrepair issues, we provide actionable guidance on rights and obligations under lease covenants, helping avoid costly surprises at lease end.
Terminal Dilapidations Claims - At lease expiry, we help clients prepare, negotiate, or defend claims related to repair obligations ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements while safeguarding commercial interests.
Disputes Concerning Break Options - Exercising or opposing break clauses can be complex. We advise on strict compliance with break conditions and resolve disputes concerning the validity and effect of break notices.
Lease Forfeiture and Relief from Forfeiture - We act swiftly to protect client rights in forfeiture cases whether enforcing landlord rights for non-payment or breaches, or seeking equitable relief on behalf of tenants to retain their premises.
We take a proactive approach to dispute resolution, aiming to settle matters swiftly and efficiently through strategic correspondence, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) wherever possible. Our priority is to minimise disruption to your business or personal interests by resolving disputes before they escalate saving you both time and cost.
At Smith Partnership, we understand the commercial realities of property disputes and always seek to align our legal strategy with your wider business objectives. When litigation becomes necessary, our solicitors offer robust, results-driven representation, drawing on extensive courtroom experience and a deep understanding of property law to protect your assets, enforce your rights, and achieve the best possible outcome.