We are able to provide advice and support with:
Possession cases
From straightforward rent arrears possession cases, dealing with all types of residential occupation, including secure, assured and assured shorthold tenants to licences and non-secure occupiers, the department regularly secures possession orders to remove unlawful occupiers, sub-tenants, non-occupiers and squatters.
The team also deals with tenants who cause nuisance or harassment or breach other key provisions of their tenancy agreements, including obtaining tenancies by deception.
Harassment, nuisance, anti-social behaviour
The department is regularly instructed to bring possession proceedings to deal with tenants and other occupiers whose behaviour is disruptive and anti-social towards neighbours, members of staff and contractors.
We were the first firm in the country to obtain an ASBO for an RPL in the magistrates’ court. The department has conducted cases which have been heavily defended, high profile and reported in the local and national media.
Disrepair and dilapidations
We regularly defend claims for compensation brought by legally-aided tenants under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and in the magistrates’ court under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
We understand the legal aid system and are always aware of the financial implications of this on RPs. Our advice is pro-active so that effective solutions are obtained.
Injunctions
We regularly obtain injunctions in the county court, often “without notice”, in 24 hours and with powers of arrest granted in appropriate cases. Additionally, we are regularly instructed by a number of clients with high volume injunction cases to secure access for gas servicing.
Leasehold management
We deal with all forms of debt recovery against leaseholders and shared-owners. We also regularly serve Section 146 Notices and issue forfeiture proceedings. The firm offers specialist advice on rights of leaseholders such as enfranchisement, right of first refusal and right to manage.
We offer highly competitive fixed-fees, regular topical training seminars, bespoke housing law training, regular free in-house publications and legal updates, along with direct access to specialists at all times.
How Batchelors Solicitors can help
If you would like to find out more about our social housing management services, get in touch with us.
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Despite our long history dating back more than 370 years,
we are a modern legal practice, serving the diverse needs of today’s clients.
Technical Excellence
We use innovation and technology to help make the legal process more efficient, accessible and cost-effective for our clients.
Expert Knowledge
We are a full service firm and have the specialist legal knowledge to help you deal with a wide range of individual, commercial and social housing legal matters.
Forward Thinking
Not many legal firms can trace their roots back to 1648 – although we are proud of our heritage, we always look to the future to meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients.