LANDLORD & TENANT
At KB Law Solicitors, we provide practical legal advice to landlords, tenants and letting agents on tenancy disputes, possession proceedings and property-related claims.
We understand the importance of protecting your property investment and the security of your home. Whether you need to recover possession, resolve unpaid rent or respond to an eviction notice, we explain your options clearly and help you take the appropriate action.
Where possible, we seek to resolve disputes without court proceedings. Where litigation is necessary, we provide advice and representation throughout the process.
Residential Landlords and Letting Agents
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has significantly changed private residential letting in England. From 1 May 2026, most existing assured shorthold tenancies became assured periodic tenancies, and new tenancies within this regime operate on a rolling basis.
Landlords can no longer serve new Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices. For tenancies covered by the new regime, recovering possession generally requires a valid statutory ground under Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988. Simply reaching the end of a previously agreed fixed term is no longer a basis for requiring the tenant to leave.
We assist landlords and letting agents with:
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Reviewing tenancy agreements and advising on the new legal requirements.
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Assessing the grounds available for recovering possession.
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Preparing and serving Section 8 notices.
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Bringing possession proceedings and representing landlords at hearings.
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Recovering rent arrears and pursuing claims for property damage.
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Addressing tenancy breaches, unauthorised subletting and antisocial behaviour.
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Enforcing possession orders and money judgments.
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Advising on tenancy deposits, property licensing and local authority enforcement.
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Negotiating settlements and agreed tenancy surrenders.
Early advice can help identify compliance problems before a notice is served or proceedings are issued, reducing the risk of avoidable delay and expense.
Eviction and Possession Proceedings
Landlords remain entitled to seek possession where the legal requirements are met. Depending on the circumstances, grounds may include rent arrears, breaches of the tenancy agreement, antisocial behaviour, an intention to sell the property or occupation by the landlord or a qualifying family member.
Each ground has its own conditions and notice requirements. Some grounds are mandatory if proved; others require the court to decide whether possession is reasonable. Sale and occupation grounds generally require four months’ notice and cannot require possession during the tenancy’s first 12 months. Restrictions also apply to reletting or marketing the property following use of these grounds.
A successful claim requires careful preparation. We assess:
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Whether the tenancy falls within the relevant possession regime.
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Which grounds apply and what evidence is needed.
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Whether the correct notice, wording and notice period have been used.
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Whether the notice has been properly served.
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Whether deposit requirements and other relevant legal conditions have been satisfied.
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Whether any defence, counterclaim or procedural restriction may affect the claim.
An eviction notice does not itself authorise a landlord to remove the tenant. If the tenant remains, a court order and lawful enforcement will normally be required. Errors can lead to a claim being delayed or dismissed and may expose the landlord to additional costs.
We also advise on ongoing possession proceedings started under the previous rules, including Section 21 claims preserved by the transitional provisions.
Tenants
Receiving an eviction notice or court papers can be stressful. Taking advice promptly can help you understand whether the landlord has followed the correct procedure and what options are available.
The new private tenancy regime provides greater security, but landlords can still recover possession where a statutory ground is established. The validity of a notice and the prospects of defending proceedings depend on the tenancy, the ground relied upon and the supporting evidence.
We assist tenants with:
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Reviewing Section 8 notices and possession claims.
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Defending possession proceedings and providing court representation.
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Disputing rent arrears, property damage claims and alleged tenancy breaches.
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Deposit protection and deposit return disputes.
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Disrepair and breaches of the landlord’s obligations.
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Unlawful eviction and harassment.
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Rent increase notices and related disputes.
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Negotiating repayment arrangements, settlements or an agreed departure.
If you have received a notice, court papers or an eviction appointment, contact us promptly so that any relevant deadlines can be addressed.
Clear Advice and Transparent Costs
We offer a confidential initial consultation at a fixed fee to assess your circumstances, explain the applicable procedure and advise on the next steps. We will explain the scope of the consultation and the fee before you book, together with the likely costs of any further work.
If you wish to obtain advice or legal assistance in respect of your Landlord & Tenant matter, we offer an affordable and confidential consultation at a fixed fee with and experienced Landlord & Tenant lawyer where we can answer your questions and explain the processes that will apply.
For more information or to book an initial consultation, please contact us.