Property Litigation

Property Litigation Services | Hutchins Law

At Hutchins Law, we understand that property disputes can be stressful and disruptive, whether you’re an individual, landlord, tenant, or business owner. Our dedicated property litigation team provides expert advice and representation to help you resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, safeguarding your interests and minimising the impact on your life or business.

What is Property Litigation?

Property litigation involves resolving disputes related to property ownership, use, and obligations. Whether the dispute arises from residential or commercial property, our experienced team works to achieve favourable outcomes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court action.

Our Property Litigation Services

We offer a comprehensive range of property dispute resolution services, including:

For Landlords and Tenants

• Lease Disputes
  
  • Resolving issues related to breaches of lease terms, such as non-payment of rent or unauthorised alterations.
  • Advising on lease renewals, rent reviews, and service charge disputes.
• Evictions and Possession Claims
  
  • Assisting landlords with regaining possession of properties, including Section 8 and Section 21 notices.
  • Advising tenants on their rights and defending unlawful eviction claims.
• Dilapidations
  
  • Handling disputes related to the condition of property at the end of a lease.

For Property Owners and Occupiers

• Boundary and Easement Disputes
  
  • Resolving disagreements over property boundaries, rights of way, or access rights.
• Nuisance Claims
  
  • Addressing issues such as noise, encroachment, or interference with property use.
• Adverse Possession
  
  • Advising on claims to ownership based on long-term occupation of land.
• Trespass
  
  • Taking action to remove unauthorised occupants or trespassers.

For Commercial Property Disputes

• Development Disputes
  
  • Assisting with issues involving planning permissions, construction contracts, and joint ventures.
• Contract Disputes
  
  • Resolving conflicts over property sale agreements or breaches of terms in commercial contracts.
• Property-Related Insolvency
  
  • Advising on the implications of insolvency for landlords, tenants, or property owners.