Solicitors for Tenants – Specialist Legal Advice for Tenants

A Tenant Solicitor is an experienced legal professional who provides legal services for tenants in relation to a wide range of possible issues with a rented property or problematic landlord.

As a tenant, disputes with your landlord can be particularly stressful and overwhelming making you feel frustrated and vulnerable. You need a trusted law firm on your side to help you address disagreements with your landlord quickly and effectively.

At Clifford Johnston and Co. our friendly and professional team will act swiftly to ensure a speedy and successful resolution, proactively protecting your interests, your rights and your home.

For affordable, cost-effective advice contact our specialist tenancy solicitors today for the legal expertise you deserve.

Understanding your Rights as a Tenant

The rights you have as a tenant can often seem confusing and unclear but we will provide you with straight-forward and balanced advice to help minimise your stress and worry. Before you sign any tenancy agreement, it is best to take legal advice to make sure that you are fully protected.
Your rights as a tenant include:

Tenancy Deposit Protection

Your landlord is required by law to put your deposit into a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (TDP) within 30 days of your payment, in order to protect your money and ensure that it is promptly returned to you at the end of your tenancy. If your landlord ignores this legal obligation you can sue them for the return of the deposit and a sum that is up to three times the amount of your deposit.

Maintenance of the Property

The law requires that your rental property must be both safe and in a good state of repair. As part of your tenancy agreement, both you and your landlord have obligations towards the upkeep of the property. You are required to take reasonable care of the property and repair any damage that you have caused. Your landlord is also responsible for maintaining the property to an acceptable standard including carrying out repairs and ensuring that all appliances and utilities are checked and meet all health and safety standards. If your landlord doesn’t comply you may be entitled to make a claim against them.

Excessive Charges

The law will protect you if your landlord is taking advantage of you by charging excessive management or maintenance fees and a solicitor can advise you further on your specific circumstances and whether you have a claim.

Peaceful enjoyment of your property

As a tenant you have the right to peace and privacy and your landlord does not have the right to disturb you beyond reasonable communications and without a valid purpose.

Fairness

If you have a tenancy agreement in place then you will be protected against any unfair rent increase or unlawful eviction. Your rent can only be increased within the term of your tenancy if you agree, otherwise your landlord must wait until the end of the existing term. You are also protected against unlawful eviction and your landlord must obtain a court order and follow a clear legal process if they wish to take possession of the property before the end of your lease.

Rent Arrears

If you are in rent arrears, it doesn’t mean that you will necessarily have to lose your home. There are a number of agencies and organisations that are able to help before or even if you are already facing eviction and one of our solicitors will be able to explain your options. There are circumstances where tenants facing rent possession proceedings in court can defend and counterclaim and we can advise you about this.

How Can Our Tenant Solicitors help?

Our talented, legal professionals excel in all forms of dispute resolution and will work with you to find the appropriate solution to your issue.

We always aim for a swift and amicable conclusion without the need for court proceedings wherever possible.

Where disputes do result in court action, we will provide you with representation of the highest standard, assembling a thorough and effective case with an attention to detail that is second to none.

We can help you with all issues arising from your tenancy including:

• Housing disrepair
• Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes
• Unlawful Possession
• Unlawful Eviction

Legal Aid for Tenants & Housing Matters

Legal fees are often unexpected and you may worry how you will afford them. However you may qualify for legal aid, which would relieve the financial burden and allow you to pursue legal action.

Our solicitors can advise you on your eligibility and will guide you through the application process to ensure that you have the best possible chance of success.

Dedicated Solicitors for Tenants’ Rights – Get in Touch

Our team of dedicated solicitors provides expert legal advice for tenants across Manchester, Stockport and throughout the North West.

By choosing to work with us you will have an exceptional team fighting your corner and one that is renowned across the industry for providing the highest standards of legal representation.

We are proud of the Tenant Law service we provide and the positive difference we make for our clients. Our team of solicitors, authorised and regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority in England and Wales, are experts in their fields.

We regularly provide expert housing advice for tenants from across the North West and Cheshire.

For affordable and cost-effective legal advice from specialist our specialist Landlord & Tenant Solicitors in Manchester & Stockport, don’t hesitate to contact the team at Clifford Johnston & Co. today.