Landlord & Tenant

Landlord & Tenant Overview

We offer support with tenancy agreements, eviction processes, disputes, rent arrears, and housing disrepair claims and more.

Whether you're a landlord seeking to protect your property or a tenant needing help with legal issues, we provide cost-effective, practical solutions tailored to your situation.

How We Can Help You

Whether you’re dealing with evictions, housing disrepair, or deposit disputes, we’re here to help. OA Legal Consultancy provides practical, results-driven advice for landlords and tenants alike

Tenancy Agreement Drafting & Review

Creating or reviewing tenancy agreements to ensure they are clear, enforceable, and comply with legal requirements, protecting the rights and interests of landlords and tenants.

Tenant Eviction

Guiding landlords through the legal steps required to regain possession of their property (including serving notices), ensuring compliance with legal obligations and avoiding unlawful eviction claims.

Deposit Recovery

Advising landlords and tenants on disputes over tenancy deposits, including compliance with deposit protection schemes and resolving claims fairly.

Rent Arrears Recovery

Advising landlords on options to recover overdue rent from tenants, including negotiation strategies and formal recovery processes.

Housing Disrepair Claims

Providing advice to landlords and tenants on resolving disputes related to property maintenance and housing disrepair claims.

Due to the uniqueness and complexity of these types of cases. We assess our fees on a case by case basis, factoring the legal complexity, time required, urgency and whether court representation is required can influence costs.

Therefore we, offer up a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation .

During our initial consultation, we’ll listen to your concerns, outline your options, and provide a clear, bespoke quote tailored to your specific situation.

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Frequently Asked Question

As a tenant, you have the right to live in a property that is safe and in good repair. If your landlord refuses to make necessary repairs, you can report the issue to the local council or seek legal advice. We can help you understand your options and take the appropriate steps to ensure your landlord meets their obligations.

The eviction process varies depending on the reason for eviction and the type of tenancy agreement in place. Typically, landlords must serve a proper notice (such as a Section 21 or Section 8 notice) and follow the correct legal procedures. We provide support in preparing and serving eviction notices and can guide you through the non-reserved aspects of the eviction process.

A landlord can only increase rent during a tenancy if the tenancy agreement allows for it or if both parties agree to the increase. For fixed-term tenancies, rent increases are usually only possible at the end of the term unless otherwise specified in the contract. We can review your tenancy agreement and advise on rent increase procedures.

If your landlord refuses to return your deposit without valid reason, you may be entitled to compensation. Deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme, and if they are not, you can make a claim. We assist tenants in recovering unfairly withheld deposits and guide them through the dispute resolution process.

A tenancy agreement should clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant. This includes details such as rent, the length of the tenancy, notice periods, and who is responsible for repairs. We help landlords draft legally sound agreements and review agreements for tenants to ensure fairness and compliance with the law.