Tenancies, building management and consumer
Housing and civil
Tenancies, damp coming from the flat upstairs, a levy nobody explained, a bank clause nobody read. Small matters that fester because nobody answers the first letter.
What people type into the search box
- eviction lawyer near me
- problem with the residents' association
- claiming back mortgage costs
These are the actual searches people arrive with. They are written as they are typed, not as a textbook would name them.
What it covers
- Tenancies: arrears, eviction and renewal
- Residents' associations: resolutions, levies and challenges
- Consumer claims and banking contracts
- Damage to the home and insurance claims
What to bring to the first meeting
- Tenancy agreement or the property deed
- Minutes of the owners' meeting, in building matters
- Receipts, formal notices and correspondence with the other side
- Photographs or reports of the damage, if any
If something is missing, it is dealt with in the meeting. Turning up without one document does not waste the appointment.
What happens next
- 1
Letter before action
The contract is reviewed and a letter is put to the other side. A good share of these matters close here, and it is the cheapest route for everyone.
- 2
Formal notice
With no answer, a recorded formal notice is sent, which fixes the date and records what is being claimed.
- 3
Claim and enforcement
If the matter is still open, a claim is filed and, with a favourable judgment, how enforcement works and what deadlines it has is explained.
Timescales
Many of these matters resolve without reaching court. When they do reach it, the timetable is the local court's and is not advertised here.
How it is charged
Fixed fee for the review and the letter before action. If a claim is needed, a separate quote, given before anything is filed.
What is not included: Court agents, court fees and experts are not included.
This page describes the procedure in general terms. It is not legal advice and it does not replace a consultation: every matter turns on its own facts and dates.
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