Property Disputes

Our Property Disputes Team provides expert legal support for individuals, tenants, landlords, social landlords, freeholders, developers, and public bodies. Whether your concern is commercial or residential, personal or corporate, our team works to resolve disputes efficiently, pragmatically, and with your broader long-term interests in mind.

We handle the full spectrum of property disputes, including:

• Landlord & Tenant Challenges
  Residential and commercial tenancy disputes; disrepair; rent arrears; security of tenure issues; notices under housing legislation; possession and forfeiture; anti-social behaviour claims.
• Leasehold & Freehold Disputes
  Service charge and ground rent disagreements; lease extensions; collective enfranchisement; rights of way; restrictive and positive covenants.
• Ownership & Co-ownership Claims
  Trusts of land (TOLATA) claims; cohabitee disputes; orders for sale; beneficial ownership matters; equitable accounting; proprietary estoppel and other equitable relief.
• Boundary, Title & Land Rights
  Disputes over boundaries; adverse possession; public rights of way; village and town green claims; registration matters; easements; defective title.
• Development, Planning & Land Use Disputes
  Strategic advice for development sites; planning/licensing challenges; compulsory purchase; public law aspects such as judicial review.
• Specialised & Regulatory Issues
  Fire safety and cladding; telecommunications; licensing and statutory compliance; regulatory constraints affecting property use.
• Preventive Advice & Strategy
  Helping you to understand your rights and obligations early on; risk identification; structuring leases or property arrangements to avoid future disputes; advising on legal implications of property ownership, co-ownership or development before issues escalate.

Why choose us?

You’ll get technically strong, commercially informed legal advice, delivered by experts with deep experience in both property law and dispute resolution. We combine:

• An ability to navigate highly technical property law issues.
• A deep understanding of the real estate sector.
• Practical strategies to settle or mitigate disputes where possible.
• Robust representation where your case is litigated.
• Sensitivity to personal, reputational and financial stakes.
• Value-driven service, with a focus on resolving matters in the most cost-effective way consistent with your aims.