Litigation Disputes

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

AuthorPeter Cunliffe

Most often disputes can arise between landlord and tenants due to a landlord breaching their obligations. If a landlord has breached their obligations, you may have claim.

Fieldings Porter can also advise and represent clients who are landlords and their tenants have breached their obligations.

Some claims that may arise in landlord and tenant disputes are –

Dilapidation claims
Lease renewal applications
Terminating tenancy
Evictions

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