Landlord Legal Services
Tailored solutions for every property challenge
Though it may be personally and financially rewarding, any experienced landlord can tell you that renting a property has its share of stresses. Even simple matters like resolving a month’s unpaid rent or reclaiming a withheld deposit can be time-consuming and stressful, to say nothing of more complicated affairs like handling evictions or squatters.
First4LandlordAdvice aims to streamline these legal hassles on your behalf, big and small alike. Our team draws not on our legal expertise, but over a decade of landlord experience and 20+ years of property management experience. Whatever legal matters or headaches you are faced with, one of the First4LandlordAdvice team has no doubt undergone similar themselves.
In short, our landlord legal services aren't just thorough - They are informed by practical experience.
Need some quick advice?
Call our free helpline at 033 0043 0034, and one of our team will gladly help.
What can our eviction specialists assist you with?
Landlord Enquiry
Faced with a legal issue that doesn’t neatly fall into one of the above boxes?
We offer a more bespoke consultation service that aims to take some of the day-to-day stress out of managing your rental properties. Our legal team is on-hand to help craft a bespoke roadmap to keeping your properties compliant and well-managed, your tenants happy and your landlord experience smooth.
Get in touch with us at info@first4landlordadvice.co.uk to arrange a discussion about our legal services, or call our helpline at 033 0043 0034.
Frequently asked questions we hear as eviction specialists
Can I evict a tenant without acquiring a Court Order first?
No – This would qualify as a self-eviction, which is both illegal and very heavily punished. Always follow the proper legal proceedings, even in the most dire of circumstances.
Is it possible to evict a tenant if I don’t have a formal written contract?
This is possible, but not via a no-fault section 21 notice. We will need to serve a thorough Section 8 notice that clearly lays out the grounds for the eviction, and proceed accordingly.
How long does evicting a tenant take?
Unfortunately, there’s no straightforward answer to this question – We have seen some evictions finalised within a fortnight, while others drag on for months. Of course, we will do anything in our power to secure as fast an eviction as possible.
What happens if my tenant doesn’t attend the court proceedings?
While no doubt frustrating, especially if you have decided to attend court yourself and had to travel for the occasion, this will nudge the proceedings in your favour as the tenant will not be able to share their version of events.
I have been attempting to settle a deposit dispute with a tenant but have not been able to reach an agreement, can First4LandlordAdvice help?
Yes – We offer a bespoke debt recovery service for these occasions. Get in touch with our legal team at info@first4landlordadvice.co.uk to find out more.
Is it possible to evict tenants for reasons other than the non-payment of rent?
Yes – Landlords have the legal right to evict tenants for a range of reasons including lease violations, property damage and illegal activities.
I am looking to serve an eviction but I am not sure if my property is compliant, can First4LandlordAdvice still assist?
We can – This is where our complementary check service comes in. Should we find that your property is not compliant, we will advise you on the necessary steps you should take to make your property legally compliant. Once we have done this, we will be in a position to commence the eviction.