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Landlord and Tenant Barristers

Landlord and tenant disputes can arise quickly and often involve urgent decisions about possession, rent arrears, or compliance with tenancy or lease terms. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, early advice from an experienced landlord and tenant barrister can help you understand your position and take the right next step.

Barrister Connect provides direct access to specialist landlord and tenant barristers who advise on disputes, prepare court documents, and represent clients at hearings, without the need to instruct a solicitor in many cases.

  • Eviction proceedings

  • Rent arrears

  • Lease disputes

  • Repairs and maintenance

  • Tenancy termination

  • Deposit disputes

How our landlord and tenant barristers can help

Our landlord and tenant barristers advise and represent both landlords and tenants across residential and commercial property disputes. They are instructed at all stages of a dispute, from early advice through to final hearings.

Barristers can assist with:

  • Possession and eviction proceedings
  • Rent arrears and debt recovery
  • Breach of tenancy or lease terms
  • Section 8 and Section 21 notices
  • Disrepair and habitability disputes
  • Commercial landlord and tenant disputes
  • Lease interpretation and enforcement

Advice is always tailored to the specific dispute and the stage the matter has reached.

Why use a direct access barrister for landlord and tenant disputes

Barrister Connect offers unmatched expertise and personalised service for resolving landlord and tenant disputes. Here’s why we’re trusted.

Focused advice on legal rights and obligations

Focused advice on legal rights and obligations

Landlord and tenant disputes often turn on the interpretation of tenancy agreements, lease terms, or statutory requirements. A direct access barrister can provide clear advice on your legal position and help you decide how best to proceed.

Results-Driven Approach

Early involvement before disputes escalate

Many disputes can be narrowed, managed, or resolved more effectively with early specialist input. A barrister can advise before proceedings are issued, review notices or proposed action, and help avoid procedural errors that may weaken your position later.

Specialist Knowledge

Representation where court involvement is unavoidable

Where a dispute proceeds to court, barristers are specialists in advocacy. They can prepare your case, draft key documents, and represent you at possession hearings, interim applications, and final hearings.

Key landlord and tenant issues

Landlord and tenant disputes cover a wide range of issues, often with significant practical and financial consequences. Below are some of the most common areas where landlord and tenant barristers are instructed.
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Rent arrears and payment disputes

Disputes over rent often sit at the centre of landlord and tenant cases, particularly where arrears have built up or payment obligations are contested.

  • Calculation and proof of arrears
  • Liability for rent or service charges
  • Defending or pursuing arrears claims

Barristers can advise on evidencing arrears, responding to claims, and how rent issues impact possession proceedings or enforcement action.

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Possession proceedings

Possession proceedings require strict compliance with legal and procedural requirements. Errors can delay proceedings or result in claims being dismissed.

  • Grounds for possession
  • Timing and procedural compliance
  • Preparation for possession hearings

Barristers advise on whether possession is likely to be granted and represent clients at hearings where possession is contested.

Urgency

Eviction and enforcement

Eviction is often the final stage of a landlord and tenant dispute and must be carried out lawfully to avoid serious consequences.

  • Lawful enforcement of possession orders
  • Challenging unlawful eviction
  • Applications relating to enforcement

Barristers can advise on enforcement options and represent clients where eviction or enforcement is disputed.

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Breach of tenancy or lease terms

Disputes frequently arise where one party alleges a failure to comply with tenancy or lease obligations.

  • Breach of use or occupation clauses
  • Repair and maintenance obligations
  • Compliance with contractual terms

Barristers assist with interpreting lease terms and advising on the legal consequences of alleged breaches.

Conditions

Notices and termination

The validity of notices is a common source of dispute in landlord and tenant matters.

  • Serving or challenging notices
  • Compliance with statutory requirements
  • Consequences of invalid notices

Early advice can be critical in determining whether a notice is legally effective.

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Disrepair and compliance issues

Allegations of disrepair or non-compliance can impact rent claims, possession proceedings, and liability.

  • Legal standards for repair and habitability
  • Evidence and documentation
  • Impact on ongoing proceedings

Barristers advise on the legal obligations involved and how disrepair issues affect the wider dispute.

Common Questions About Landlord and Tenant issues

What is a landlord and tenant dispute?

A landlord and tenant dispute is a legal disagreement arising from a tenancy or lease, including issues such as possession, rent arrears, breach of terms, or compliance with legal obligations.

Can I instruct a barrister before court proceedings start?
Yes. Many landlord and tenant disputes benefit from early advice before proceedings are issued or defended.
Do barristers act for both landlords and tenants?

Yes. Barristers regularly act for both landlords and tenants in residential and commercial disputes.

Can a barrister represent me at a possession hearing?
Yes. Barristers specialise in advocacy and can represent clients at possession hearings and other court proceedings.
How urgent cases are handled?

Where there are imminent deadlines or hearings, advice or representation can often be arranged quickly, subject to availability.

What if my dispute becomes more complex?
If additional steps are required, your barrister can advise on the most appropriate way forward and what further work may be needed.

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