Gepp Solicitors - Solicitors in Chelmsford, Essex

Disputes between landlords and tenants can quickly become stressful, costly and difficult to resolve. Getting legal advice at an early stage can help you understand your rights, responsibilities and the options available to you.

Our experienced dispute resolution solicitors advise landlords and tenants on a wide range of residential and commercial property disputes.

Whether you are dealing with possession proceedings, rent arrears, disrepair, a lease dispute or concerns about the obligations of a landlord or tenant, we provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances.

How can our landlord and tenant solicitors help?

We advise on a wide range of landlord and tenant disputes, including residential tenancy matters and commercial lease disputes.

Our team can assist with:

  • Possession proceedings
  • Rent arrears and unpaid rent
  • Property disrepair
  • Lease forfeiture
  • Service charge disputes
  • Landlord harassment claims
  • Enforcement of lease covenants
  • Business lease renewals
  • Dilapidations
  • Break clause disputes
  • Tenancy and lease agreements

Resolving landlord and tenant disputes

Landlord and tenant disputes can become increasingly difficult to resolve when communication breaks down and positions become entrenched.

Where appropriate, we will explore whether the dispute can be resolved through correspondence, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution. Resolving a dispute without court proceedings may help reduce costs, save time and preserve an ongoing landlord and tenant relationship.

Where litigation becomes necessary, our experienced dispute resolution solicitors can guide you through the court or tribunal process and represent your interests.

Residential landlord and tenant disputes

The law relating to residential tenancies and possession has changed significantly.

Since 1 May 2026, landlords of assured periodic tenancies must rely on a legally valid ground for possession and follow the correct legal process. New Section 21 notices can no longer be served, although transitional rules may still apply to some notices and proceedings started before 1 May 2026.

We advise landlords seeking possession of a property and tenants facing possession proceedings. We can also assist with rent arrears, property disrepair and disputes concerning the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.

Commercial landlord and tenant disputes

Commercial lease disputes can have significant financial and operational consequences for landlords and business tenants.

We advise on lease forfeiture, enforcement of lease covenants, service charge disputes, business lease renewals, dilapidations and break clauses.

Where a business tenancy has security of tenure under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, the tenant may have a statutory right to a new tenancy, subject to the provisions of the Act and any applicable grounds of opposition.

Our solicitors can review the terms of the lease, advise you on your legal position and help you take appropriate steps to resolve the dispute.

Speak to our landlord and tenant dispute solicitors

If you are involved in a residential or commercial landlord and tenant dispute, speak to our experienced dispute resolution solicitors.

Call us on 01245 493939, email mail@gepp.co.uk or request a call back to discuss how we can help.

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Contact Justin Emerson on:
Call: 01245 228101 or
email: emersonj@gepp.co.uk

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Areas of expertise

  • Dilapidations
  • Disputes over break clauses
  • Disputes over service charges
  • Disrepair cases
  • Drafting ASTs
  • Enforcing lease covenants
  • Harassment by landlords
  • Lease forfeiture
  • Possession and eviction proceedings
  • Rent arrears
  • Renewal of business leases

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