Introduction
At Druces we recognise that every so often the relationship between landlord and tenant requires legal input. Our aim is to provide quick and effective solutions when required.
We have the expertise to distinguish between the relationship breakdown that can be repaired and the complete breakdown. Whether securing an appropriate compromise, enforcing rights and obligations or achieving a parting of the ways, we know that speed of action is vital.
Lease Renewals
This is likely to be the least contentious area of landlord and tenant litigation. However, where terms are not agreed a pragmatic and proactive lead is taken to reduce the areas of dispute to a minimum.
Repairs
We have considerable expertise in legal analysis of repairing obligations. For the long term viability of buildings we appreciate that the enforcement of repairing obligations is a vital property management tool. For tenants we also accept that there may be considerable cost savings where obligations do not require a tenant to do all that a landlord may require.
Rent Review Provisions
We have experience in legal analysis of rent review clauses so that we are able to advise both landlords and tenants upon the exact effect of a particular rent review. The method in which a review clause will be construed will have a very serious impact on the rent to be paid and upon the value of the reversion to the landlord.
Assignments and Sublettings
Delays in obtaining consent, whether to assignments sublettings or any other dealings with leasehold property, can be commercially and economically damaging. We bring our litigation skills to this area to ensure that the desired result is achieved with minimal delay.
Forfeiture
We have extensive experience in advising upon forfeiture rights and how they should be enforced. We recognise the courts' willingness to grant to tenants a second chance. The skill lies in the proper use of forfeiture coupled with the olive branch of a second chance on a voluntary basis.
Law of Distress
No property litigation would be complete without considering the certificated bailiff. The laws surrounding distress are complex but, when used properly, are highly effective.
The above subjects are those that occur in the landlord and tenant arena most frequently. Dependent on the precise circumstances, other problems and solutions will be encountered. By adopting a proactive and commercial approach our aim is to identify solutions where problems exist.