Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Possession, deposits, rent arrears and disrepair.
Disputes between landlords and tenants are among the most common civil litigation matters in England and Wales. Whether you are a landlord seeking possession of your property or recovering rent arrears, or a tenant defending an unlawful eviction or pursuing a disrepair claim, BW Solicitors provides expert advice and robust representation to both landlords and tenants across Ilford and London.
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Services for Landlords
Our solicitors advise residential and commercial landlords on the full range of landlord and tenant matters, from the correct service of possession notices through to enforcement of possession orders and recovery of rent arrears. We ensure that every step in the possession process is taken correctly, protecting landlords from the risk of costly procedural challenges.
- Section 21 notices — no-fault possession for assured shorthold tenancies
- Section 8 notices — possession on specified grounds including rent arrears
- Accelerated possession proceedings
- Standard possession proceedings in the County Court
- Warrant of possession — enforcing a possession order
- Recovery of rent arrears through the courts
- Advice on tenancy agreements and deposit protection compliance
- Advice on HMO licensing and other regulatory requirements
Services for Tenants
Tenants have significant legal protections against unlawful eviction, harassment and disrepair. If your landlord is attempting to evict you unlawfully, failing to carry out necessary repairs, or withholding your deposit without justification, our solicitors can advise you on your rights and take prompt action to protect your position.
- Defending possession proceedings
- Challenging unlawful eviction and harassment
- Disrepair claims — recovering compensation for failure to repair
- Deposit disputes — recovering unlawfully withheld deposits
- Rent repayment orders — recovering rent paid during a period of unlicensed occupation
- Advice on your rights as a tenant
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 — What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 has brought the most significant changes to residential landlord and tenant law in a generation. The Act abolishes Section 21 no-fault evictions, introduces a new grounds-based possession regime, strengthens tenants' rights in relation to rent increases and property standards, and creates a new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. Our solicitors are fully up to date with the new legislation and can advise both landlords and tenants on how it affects them.
- Abolition of Section 21 no-fault evictions
- New mandatory and discretionary grounds for possession
- Rent increase procedures under the new regime
- Decent Homes Standard extended to the private rented sector
- New ombudsman scheme for the private rented sector
- Advice for landlords on transitioning to the new regime
Why Choose BW Solicitors?
Ilford and the London Borough of Redbridge have a significant private rented sector, and our solicitors regularly advise both landlords and tenants on the full range of residential and commercial tenancy disputes. We understand local housing conditions and the practical realities of landlord and tenant law in East London.