Landlord Disputes - Know Your Rights as a Tenant​

Are you dealing with a leaking roof, a faulty boiler, or ongoing repair issues in your rented property? As a tenant, you have the legal right to live in a home that is safe, secure and properly maintained.

At Alletsons Solicitors, we provide expert legal advice to tenants whose landlords have failed to carry out essential repairs or maintain the property to a reasonable standard. If your landlord has ignored your complaints, you may be entitled to take legal action and even claim compensation for the disruption and distress caused.

Common issues we help with:

• Persistent leaks and water damage
• Heating or hot water failures
• Dangerous or unaddressed structural issues
• Damp, mould, and poor ventilation
• Electrical faults or hazards

How we can support you:

• Write to your landlord to request urgent repairs
• Negotiate on your behalf to resolve the issue
• Take court action where necessary to enforce your rights
• Help you claim compensation for inconvenience or health impacts

tenant dispute - legal support for landlords

Has your tenant caused damage to your property or failed to meet the terms of their tenancy agreement? Do you need to recover unpaid rent or resolve a deposit dispute? At Alletsons Solicitors, we understand how stressful and time-consuming tenant issues can be for landlords.

With decades of experience in landlord and tenant law, our team can provide clear, practical advice to help protect your interests and resolve disputes effectively.

We can help you with:

• End-of-tenancy damage and cleaning issues
• Rent arrears and debt recovery
• Deposit disputes and deductions
• Breach of tenancy terms
• Advice on limiting future liability
• Guidance on eviction procedures (e.g. Section 8 and Section 21 notices)

Trusted Mediation and Legal Representation for Housing Disputes

At Alletsons Solicitors, we offer experienced, impartial advice to help landlords and tenants resolve housing disputes quickly and effectively. Wherever possible, we aim to settle matters through negotiation or mediation, helping you avoid the stress and cost of going to court.
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Our team can act as neutral mediators, listening to both sides and guiding you towards a fair and practical resolution. If mediation is unsuccessful, we have the legal expertise to draft and serve formal notices and provide strong representation in court proceedings.

We can help with:

• Landlord and tenant mediation
• Drafting and serving eviction notices
• Rent arrears and property damage disputes
• Breach of tenancy agreements
• Disrepair claims and compensation
• Deposit disagreements

Why choose Alletsons Solicitors?

• Over 30 years' experience in housing law
• Accredited legal experts based in Bridgwater and Taunton
• Friendly, practical advice with a focus on resolution
• Full representation if your case goes to court